blog

The clean desk policy can easily be classified among the “ABCs” of information security campaigns to raise awareness. It deals with basic care measures we must take to avoid exposing sensitive information. Refrain from writing down important data on post-its, which are then stuck to a computer monitor, don’t leave reports laying unattended at workstations, […]

Nowadays, there’s a lot of talk about information security. But did you know that concerns around confidentiality, integrity and availability of data go back a lot further than most people imagine? It’s hard to say exactly when humanity began taking measures to protect information, though there are several truly interesting historical facts related to the […]

When talking about online shopping, it’s clear there are many fears surrounding the process – and one of the most common is the cloning of credit (or debit) cards in a virtual scam. After all, with the rise of online shopping, cybercriminals are increasingly committed to defrauding unsuspecting Internet users. You may also come across […]

The global contactless payment market was valued at USD 34.55 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 164.15 billion by 2030. The main reason for this sharp rise is the speed, convenience and hygiene of the process, as there is no need to insert a card into a machine and enter a PIN. […]

No one likes to consider the possibility, but, unfortunately, it’s best to face the fact that your phone can get stolen in the blink of an eye.  Situations like this are inevitably coupled with a series of frustrations. After all, we’re not only talking about financial loss. There’s an emotional element, too. However, frustrations now […]

When discussing social engineering fraud and scams targeted against a specific company, most people usually imagine that the biggest dangers are always geared towards lower-level employees. However, what few people realize is that the upper management of a company also faces these threats. There are several types of threats aimed specifically at C-levels, that is, […]

How many calls from call centers do you receive per month? How often do unrecognized numbers, with different dialing codes, appear on the screen of your smartphone? Yes, we know. Way too many! And amidst all these attempts at contact, some are authentic while others are scams that are really hard to identify. These are […]

Installing apps and games on your smartphone or tablet is always a lot of fun. However, in a rush to obtain the latest resources or enjoy the hottest game, most users don’t pay much attention to a “detail” that can make all the difference: the permissions requested by that application. Many internet users don’t even […]

In recent years, practically all coffee shops, restaurants and stores have begun to offer Wi-Fi to clients. However, this benefit also involves certain risks.  As the name suggests, public Wi-Fi networks are those open to the general public. But, contrary to what most people think, these networks may or may not be protected with passwords.  […]