What is tailgating? Tailgating, also known as “piggybacking,” is a technique used to gain unauthorized physical access to a building or secure area by posing as an employee or authorized visitor. The term comes from the fact that the intruder slips in behind an authorized person to enter a building or secure area,…
What is spear phishing? Spear phishing is a targeted and sophisticated form of social engineering that aims to trick people into believing they are receiving a message from someone they trust. Attackers often use personal information obtained through other means to make their message seem more credible…
What is baiting? Baiting is a cybersecurity technique that involves placing an infected item, such as a USB drive, in a public place in the hope that someone will pick it up and use it on their computer. The infected item may be disguised as something useful, such as a USB drive containing photos…
Definition: Two-factor authentication (2FA) 2FA, also known as multi-factor authentication, is a security process in which the user provides two forms of identification from distinct categories of data. First factor: typically in the form of a physical token, such as the information on your credit card. Second factor…
What is social engineering? Social engineering, or the art of manipulating the human mind. This strategy relies on emotional triggers to gain trust, and then extract information or access from those who possess it. It is a manipulation technique used to influence people’s opinions and behaviors.…
Created in 2012 by major email service providers, DMARC (“Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance”) is a protocol that prevents hackers from spoofing a person’s email address. More specifically, it acts on an organization’s domain name. The DMARC system identifies phishing emails or messages sent by someone who is impersonating…
What is a QR code? A QR code (Quick Response code) is a two-dimensional barcode. It links to a web page or other content that is normally optimized for mobile and tablet access. The QR code consists of modules, usually black, arranged in a square with a white background. It was invented in 1994...
What is the Phishing Alert Button?! The Phishing Alert Button, or PAB, is a tool that allows you to report potentially malicious emails, also known as phishing emails. It is a standalone real-time cyber risk management device that plays an essential role in reporting, ...
Who has never received a phishing email? Phishing is a fraudulent technique, akin to attempted fraud, involving the sending of an email message. Cybercriminals collect personal data, login credentials, and/or banking information for fraudulent purposes (source: cybermalveillance.gouv.fr). While...
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