In today’s digital landscape, privileged users are the keys to your organization’s most valuable data and assets. A compromised privileged user account can open the door to all kinds of cyber threats.
The basics of browsing safely. We use the internet for almost everything these days; from checking email, reading the latest news, to staying in touch with friends. Using the Internet is routine and comfortable, even so, surfing the web can pose certain risks. The Internet is an ever-changing landscape. New webpages pop up daily, with […]
Business Email Compromise – one of cybersecurity’s costliest threats. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Business Email Compromise scams are one of the most common types of fraud affecting Canadian businesses. Small businesses are particularly vulnerable to Business Email Compromise attacks because they may not have the same level of cybersecurity measures in place as larger businesses. […]
Social engineering is a prominent component of the overwhelming majority of recent cyber attacks. Whether the goal of a threat actor is to commit fraud, harvest credentials, or install malware, at some point a human being must be coerced into taking an action on the actors’ behalf. Cybercriminals continue to defraud, extort, and ransom companies […]
Cyber attackers target people, exploit people, and ultimately, they are people. Assessing your user vulnerability is an essential part of good cyber defence – you need to know who in your organization is most likely to fall for a well-crafted piece of social engineering.
A wake-up call for Canada’s agri-food sector In a press release published Monday, November 7th 2022, Empire Co. revealed that while its grocery stores were still operational, some services were impacted by a company-wide IT issue. Empire Co. owns 1,500 stores across Canada, including Sobeys, Lawtons, IGA, Safeway, Foodland, Needs and other grocery outlets. “The Company’s grocery stores remain […]
Holiday Shopping Hazards Shopping online can save you time during the hectic holiday season, but it also comes with risk. While shopping scams happen year-round, cyber-attacks tend to surge during the holidays. It’s especially important during the holiday season to carefully examine any email that asks you to click a link, download a file, or […]
Cyber Security Brown Bag Business Lunch Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM At the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce413 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S7 James Parsons, CEO of Partek, will present on the current cyber-security landscape and how it’s impacting Canadian small businesses. He’ll provide tips and education on how […]
Cyber Security Brown Bag Business Lunch Tuesday, November 29, 2022 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM At the Medicine Hat Chamber of Commerce413 6th Avenue SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 2S7 James Parsons, CEO of Partek, will present on the current cyber-security landscape and how it’s impacting Canadian small businesses. He’ll provide tips and education on how […]
Why software updates are important. Software updates are necessary to keep your computer, mobile devices, and tablets running smoothly – and software updates often lower security vulnerabilities as well. Cybercriminals are continuously coming up with new methods to steal information and gain access to private systems. Fortunately, there are some simple preventative measures that can […]
What is Phishing? “Phishing” can mean a handful of different things but generally encompasses all socially engineered email attacks, regardless of the specific malicious intent. Here are a few of the other terms we use throughout this report and how we define them: Bulk phishing: High volume, indiscriminate, “commodity” attacks in which the same fraudulent […]
Staying safe online doesn’t have to be difficult. But with people at the heart of cyber attacks, user knowledge and awareness are key. To help you raise security awareness among your employees, Partek will be sharing a handful of free resources this month. Cyber attackers know that the people at your organization are your biggest […]
Don’t take the bait: Phishing Emails. Whether a large-scale invasion or a smaller targeted campaign, all successful phishing and email-based ransomware attacks are disruptive and damaging on some level. The simple reality is that they rely on human error. In order for cyberattacks to succeed, someone, somewhere, needs to take the bait. Cybercriminals utilize social […]
Strong passwords: Greater security, minimal effort. You can buy a small padlock for less than a dollar—but you shouldn’t count on it to protect anything of value. A thief can pick a cheap lock without much effort, or simply break it. And yet, many people use similarly flimsy passwords to “lock up” their most valuable […]
Do these Emails look Phishy? Phishing (pronounced: fishing) is an attack that attempts to steal money or data by getting you to reveal personal information on websites or through emails that pretend to be legitimate. Often requesting credit card or banking information, passwords, or login credentials. The following are some common examples of Phishing […]
With the recent increase in Ransomeware infections instigated through phishing emails, it is critical to take proactive measures to protect yourself and your organization’s security. Vigilance in detecting phishing emails and educating your employees to be proactive and recognize risk is a crucial step in protecting your organization. Don’t trust the display name Just because […]
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