IT Horizons Blog

Email is a big part of how we work every day. It helps us stay connected, share information, and get things done. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the most common ways cyber threats make their way into an organization. Most of us have seen it before. An email that looks like it came from a trusted source. A message marked “urgent” that pressures you to act quickly. An unexpected attachment or link that seems important. In a busy workday, it’s easy to react before taking a closer look. The challenge is that one click can be all it takes to expose sensitive information, compromise an account, or create a much bigger problem for your team. The good news is that protecting yourself doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes, the most effective defence is simply taking a moment to pause. That’s where the SLAM method comes in. SLAM is a quick,...

Have you ever received an email that does not look familiar or looks suspicious? Be wary of it, as it might be malware or any other form of cyber-attack, also commonly known as a phishing attack. If you ever come across any such email, that asks you to log in somewhere, the only logical thing to do is DO NOT LOGIN! The term ‘phishing’ comes from ‘fishing,’ only that in this case the victim is the “phish” and the hacker is the ‘phisherman’. It may (generally) ask you to allow access to an application or attachment sent in the email. And, if you follow the attacker’s instructions whether intentionally or unintentionally, you might get into serious trouble. The hacker can do anything, ranging from something less harmful like installing a simple virus in your system that handicaps certain applications, to attacking your computer with something as dangerous as ransomware. Ransomware...