Compass IT Compliance Blog / Phishing

Season of Giving or Taking? Protect Yourself from Holiday Scams

Holiday Shopping Scams

The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and generosity. Families gather to celebrate, communities embrace the spirit of giving, and stores offer enticing sales to meet the demands of holiday shoppers. Unfortunately, the same excitement and busyness that make the season speci …

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What to Do if Your Elderly Parent Is Being Scammed

Elderly Parent Being Scammed

Scams targeting seniors are on the rise, as fraudsters increasingly exploit the vulnerabilities of older adults. Many individuals are now seeking effective ways to protect their elderly parents from these malicious schemes, aiming to safeguard their financial security and well-being. …

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Protecting Seniors from Scams: Thelma Movie Lessons (2024)

Elderly Scams

This blog post contains detailed information about the movie "Thelma." While we aim to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis, please be aware that reading further may reveal key plot points and spoilers. If you have not yet seen the movie and wish to avoid any spoilers, we rec …

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Phishing vs. Pharming: What's the Difference?

Phishing & Pharming

Online security is a prime concern for individuals and organizations alike with cyber threats and scams targeting users often. Two prevalent cyber threats, phishing, and pharming, pose significant risks to users by attempting to deceive them into revealing sensitive information. Altho …

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What Is a Whaling Attack? (With Examples)

Whaling Attack

Cybercriminals deploy a wide variety of techniques to target both individuals and organizations, aiming to extract sensitive information. With numerous social engineering strategies at play, many are curious to know, "what is whale phishing?" Whaling attacks, often referred to as CEO …

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Guarding the Gates of Digital Identity with Image Analysis

Digital Identity

Digital identities are the online essence of individuals, organizations, businesses, and beyond, serving as a gateway to global audiences and a means to connect with like-minded individuals. As the digital landscape expands, so too does the importance of robust online recognition.

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