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Increase Engagement with Cyber Games Training

What are Cyber Games?Cyber Game modules are interactive, gamified eLearning modules that reinforce fundamental cybersecurity best practices. Whether it’s a Serious Game that takes place in a 3D environment or a bite-sized Cyber Challenge, answer skill-testing questions, earn points for correct responses, and practice crucial cybersecurity decision-making in real-world scenarios....

Fortra Platform Integrations

Easy integration for seamless training deploymentSay goodbye to clunky integration and deployment headaches with SaaS-based LMS capabilities that are SCORM-compliant.Integrations include:Microsoft Azure SSOMicrosoft Azure User list synchronizationO365 Security reportPower BIMicrosoft Outlook report phish buttonActive directory connectorOkta SSOOkta User list synchronizationOneLogin SSOOneLogin Use...
March 2023 Marks the 19th Anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada
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March 2023 Marks the 19th Anniversary of Fraud Prevention Month in Canada

Mon, 03/13/2023
March is Fraud Prevention Month, and Terranova Security wants to take this opportunity to emphasize the importance of raising awareness on information security best practices.Let’s stop online fraud in its tracks.As security professionals focused on Information Security Awareness (ISA), much of what we do is fraud prevention. Our aims and actions have a direct link to Fraud Prevention Month, since...
Cyber Threats
Identity Theft
What You Need to Know About the Latest Facebook Data Leak
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What You Need to Know About the Latest Facebook Data Leak

Tue, 04/13/2021
At the start of April, hackers leaked the data of 533 million Facebook users from 106 countries in an online hacking forum. The leaked data included the private information of Facebook users like full names, phone numbers, email addresses, locations, Facebook IDs, and biographical data. While hackers obtained the information in 2019, there are serious concerns over how cyber criminals could use...
Data Breach
Data Privacy
Top Examples of Malware Attacks
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Top Examples of Malware Attacks

Wed, 03/02/2022
Malware is perhaps the most widely known out of all IT security threats. Since 1986, malware has become a significant concern for enterprise users, with recent examples including the Colonial Pipeline attack, Kaseya ransomware attack, and the SolarWinds Dark Halo breach. However, these attacks are just the tip of the iceberg, with many businesses falling victim to malware and ransomware attacks...
Cyber Threats
Malware
7 Types of Spoofing Attacks And How To Detect Them
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7 Types of Spoofing Attacks And How To Detect Them

Fri, 05/20/2022
Spoofing refers to an attack where hackers use various ways to disguise their identity so that their victims think they are talking to their coworker, boss, or business. The methods used to achieve this are the typical phishing tropes such as fake websites, links, and social engineering. When spoofing is involved, it’s often more helpful to focus on detecting the facade rather than looking at the...
Cyber Threats
Spoofing
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Recent phishing attacks demonstrate widespread dangers

Tue, 11/24/2015
By this point, the dangers presented by phishing attacks are becoming increasingly well known. Business leaders recognize that information security awareness is critical for organizations of all kinds, and these programs need to focus heavily on phishing if firms want to remain protected in the current cybersecurity landscape. Phishing attacks have become among the most dangerous forms of...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Don’t Be Fooled By A Spoofing Attack
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Don’t Be Fooled By A Spoofing Attack

Tue, 05/26/2020
Know how to identify and prevent a spoofing attack Spoofing attacks are the ultimate form of cybercriminal trickery and deception. Cybercriminals disguise themselves and rely on trust to steal confidential information, install ransomware, and commit other cybercrimes. Spoofing comes down to trust. Cybercriminals hide behind trusted people, domains, URLs, and the technical elements that make up a...
Cyber Threats
Spoofing
How to Stop Your Employees Falling Victim to Shipping Notification Scams this Holiday Season
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How to Stop Your Employees Falling Victim to Shipping Notification Scams this Holiday Season

Tue, 11/24/2020
With Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, and the Christmas holidays fast approaching, cyber criminals are working round the clock to create new scams, such as the shipping notification scam, to phish for private information and commit identity fraud. As many employees will be shopping online during working hours, cyber security leaders need to educate employees on phishing threats and teach...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Data Security
Everything You Need to Know About Biometrics Hacking
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Everything You Need to Know About Biometrics Hacking

Tue, 01/31/2023
Biometric authentication, such as face IDs, retina scans, and fingerprints, were introduced to our devices to increase security. At first, it felt like it was doing what it was meant to do. Plus, the convenience it brought with it was top-notch. I mean, accessing your smartphone with your thumb? Logging into your bank account using your face ID? Amazing. However, over the past few years,...
Data Breach
Yes, Cybercriminals Can Use ChatGPT to Their Advantage, Too
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Yes, Cybercriminals Can Use ChatGPT to Their Advantage, Too

Tue, 01/31/2023
In the age of robots and artificial intelligence comes another player in the AI market: ChatGPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer). Since its release, cyber security professionals have unlocked various opportunities with its features. Namely, it can answer prompts, write codes on demand, detect phishing emails, and crack passwords. In a nutshell, ChatGPT can be an invaluable tool for security...
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Countering The 5 Most Common Social Media Phishing Scams
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Countering The 5 Most Common Social Media Phishing Scams

Thu, 03/16/2023
It’s upsetting when bad actors turn the good things in life against us. We use social media daily to celebrate, learn, keep in touch, fall in love, and buy things that satisfy our needs and wants. Unfortunately, hackers exploit that information to execute phishing attacks. Social media platforms did not only experience more attacks in 2022, but it’s also become the fastest-growing attack surface....
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Social Media Scams
The Definitive Guide to Cyber Security in Cryptocurrency
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The Definitive Guide to Cyber Security in Cryptocurrency

Mon, 06/05/2023
Even after years of business evolution; it’s shocking that safe, quick and trackable payments are still often such a struggle for many companies around the world. Banks are often slow-moving institutions that are late to embrace technological improvements, and currencies have been increasingly fickle in recent years. This situation is what allowed cryptocurrency to go from the pipe dream of an...
Cryptocurrency
What's the Difference Between Smishing and Vishing?
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What's the Difference Between Smishing and Vishing?

Fri, 06/23/2023
An urgent voicemail message from the tax department. A text message from Microsoft tech support warning you about a problem with your computer. A caller asking you to confirm your mailing address and credit card number so you can collect your free prize. A text message requesting your confirmation of an Amazon shipment. These are all examples of smishing and vishing cyber attacks. They have...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Smishing
Vishing
Android vs iOS: Which Operating System is Safer?
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Android vs iOS: Which Operating System is Safer?

Mon, 07/10/2023
Cellphones have seen one of the most dramatic technological growths of any hardware in recent history. From simple portable phones a few decades ago, they’ve become fully-fledged computers with their own OS and applications used daily by most people worldwide. Smartphones have become such a fixture of life, and hackers and scammers have been working to exploit these devices for personal gain....
Mobile Security
How to Report a Phishing Email Scam: What You Need to Know
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How to Report a Phishing Email Scam: What You Need to Know

Fri, 07/21/2023
Over 3.4 billion phishing emails are sent out to unsuspecting recipients daily. At this rate, over 1 trillion email scams are deployed in one calendar year.The sheer enormity of these numbers makes it easier to understand how and why employees become victims of phishing email scams.Their typical email inbox is overflowing with emails from colleagues, partners, friends, family, third-party...
Cyber Threats
Phishing
Data Breach