Martin and Ben are the Octagon Technology newsletter editors this month and they have chosen artificial intelligence (Copilot AI) as their theme. They asked me to write the first article. Copilot AI and Word I had thought to write about how I use Copilot in Microsoft Edge, to help me with parts of the articles […]
Copilot AI and the Phishing Email Read More »
In the digital age, where business communication is predominantly conducted via email, the security and authenticity of these communications cannot be overstated. A correct business email setup, including Sender Policy Framework (SPF) records, is not just a technical detail but a fundamental aspect of a company’s online presence and reputation. SPF records are a type
Sender Policy Framework – Phishing Email Primer (pt.10) Read More »
Nothing is true, everything is a scam. While this is not terrible advice for the internet and life generally, in this case I am referring to electronic mail. Given the negligible cost of sending email and its ability to target millions, it is of course the perfect tool to trick, scam, steal and be downright
Nothing is true, everything is a scam (Email Phishing Primer pt.7) Read More »
Yesterday I wrote the opening chapter of this defence-in-depth article – I looked at how anti-virus protection can be side-stepped by threat actors and that staff cyber awareness training is needed to provide another layer to your defences. That was a human addition to your defence-in-depth and today we are going to look at more
Defence-in-depth – Your Move Read More »
At this time of year the cyber criminals become a lot more active, it is their chance to get more money from unsuspecting consumers. I have seen a lot more email slipping through the cracks, as the bad actors manipulate their malicious messages to avoid detection. Over the last few days I have seen email
Malware is on the rise! Read More »
