Cyber Threats Are Evolving – Why Strong Internal Security Controls Matter
Let’s talk about a recent cybersecurity alert that serves as a reminder that cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics. The Nigeria Computer Emergency Response Team (ngCERT), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA),…
Not Every Caller Is Who They Claim to Be—Verify First
Let’s talk about a scam that reminds us why it’s important to verify unexpected requests even when they appear to come from a trusted source. A recent victim shared how they received a phone call from someone claiming to be from their bank.…
Work Is Work, Personal Is Personal – Keep Them Separate
Let’s talk about a habit many of us have without realizing the risks it can create. Company laptops, email accounts, and other work resources are provided to support business activities. However, it can be tempting to use them for personal tasks…
Not Every Login Window Is Genuine – Verify Before You Sign In
Let’s talk about a phishing technique that is becoming increasingly convincing and difficult to recognize. Browser-in-the-Browser Attacks Most of us are used to seeing “Sign in with Microsoft” or “Sign in with Google” pop-up windows when accessing…
Attackers Are Evolving – What Looks Like a Normal Business Request Might Actually be an Attack
A recent awareness video shared a real incident involving what appeared to be a legitimate business request. Someone visited a professional website, booked a call, and submitted a project brief as part of the booking process. On the surface, everything…
Think Before You Forward – Does Everyone Need This Information?
Forwarding an email is quick and easy. But before you click “Forward,” ask yourself: Does everyone receiving this information actually need it? Many workplace information leaks do not happen because of hackers or malware. They happen because…
Security Starts With Awareness: Spotting the Signs Before They Become Incidents
Many cybersecurity incidents do not begin with a major system failure or a sophisticated attack. They often begin with small warning signs that appear ordinary at first and are easy to ignore. A suspicious email, An unexpected login prompt, A laptop…
RECAP: Safeguarding Data in the Digital Age
In today’s digital workplace, data is one of the most valuable assets individuals and organizations handle every day. From emails and customer records to financial transactions, login credentials, medical records, and business documents As cyber threats…
PASSWORD SHARING: A SMALL ACTION WITH MAJOR SECURITY RISKS
Many people believe sharing passwords with trusted colleagues is harmless. Some employees also believe there is nothing wrong with sharing their password because they feel their account does not contain sensitive information or is not important enough to…
Think Those OTP Notifications Are Harmless? Think Again
Imagine receiving multiple OTP requests on your phone within minutes…but you are not trying to log in anywhere. At first, it may look harmless. Then another request comes in.And another. Many people ignore these notifications or assume they are system…
