Social Engineering

Cyber security is a rapidly evolving industry. Threat actors and security engineers work in both a proactive and reactive manner, and little stay the same for a long period of time. As a result, the types of things that cyber security protects and the way in which it is implemented evolves. The value placed on…

This blog was authored by one of our Cyber Operations Analysts, Yash. Phishing attacks remain one of the most common and dangerous cybersecurity threats today. They rely on deception, enticing recipients to click on malicious links or download harmful attachments. However, the situation becomes even more complex when the phishing email appears to come from…

Phishing attacks are on the rise. In 2024, the number of phishing scams increased by 34%. This figure represents millions of malicious emails zipping across the web daily. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. Armed with enough information, it is possible to spot a phishing email before any damage is done.  Here’s how to…

On Monday 7th October 2024, CloudTech24 are pleased to announce the release of our new Advanced Domain Security service, in partnership with PowerDMARC. Our new service helps customers secure their domain and protect them from security threats such as email spoofing and failed mail delivery. Advanced Domain Security; Monitored and Managed By Our Security Team…

Managed Detection and Response (MDR) is used by companies to look for and respond to potential compromise in an environment. There is no single element that forms MDR; it is a combination of cyber security policies and practice that, when used effectively, mitigates the effect of cyber-attacks.  In this blog, we look at how MDR…

Phishing and blagging are both social engineering techniques designed to steal a person’s information and extort money. Would you recognise the signs if you were at the end of a blagging or phishing attempt?  This blog post explores the differences between blagging and phishing – the signs to look for and how to respond.  What…