That “Microsoft” email in your inbox? Think twice.

August 7, 2025 by Joel DeTeves

When a message shows up from Microsoft, most of us open it without blinking. It’s Microsoft. A global, trusted tech giant. But what if it isn’t Microsoft at all? Cybercriminals love hiding behind big brands to trick people – and right now, Microsoft is the #1 name they impersonate in phishing scams. Recent research shows … Read more

Phishing scams have tripled – are your employees falling for it?

April 15, 2025 by Joel DeTeves

Think your employees can spot a phishing attempt? Think again. Last year, phishing link clicks tripled. That’s a massive security hole, and businesses are paying for it. Scammers aren’t just blasting fake emails anymore. They’re everywhere – search engines, social media, online ads, even website comment sections. If your team isn’t ready, your business is … Read more

Beware that corrupted email attachment: It could be a scam

March 17, 2025March 13, 2025 by Joel DeTeves

Cyber criminals get more creative every day. The latest scam designed to steal your business data uses corrupted Word files – and getting fooled is easier than you might think…

BEC (Business Email Compromise) is hitting SMBs hard

March 17, 2025December 20, 2024 by Joel DeTeves

Email is essential for business, but it’s also a major security risk. Without proper safeguards, you’re inviting hackers in. Business Email Compromise (BEC) is on the rise, and it’s costing companies billions. If you think your business is immune, think again. Every organization is a target.

BC Law Firms: watch out for this dirty email trick used by hackers

March 17, 2025November 19, 2024 by Joel DeTeves

Cybersecurity threats are growing, and law firms in British Columbia are increasingly becoming prime targets. A new, sneaky email attack is taking advantage of compromised Microsoft 365 accounts to deceive even the most cautious legal professionals. If your firm relies on email for client communications or collaboration, this is one scam you cannot afford to … Read more

Prevent Email Fails with Outlook’s new Undo Send feature

March 17, 2025May 16, 2024 by Joel DeTeves

In today’s tech dependent workplace, sending an email is as common as breathing. However, we all know the sinking feeling of hitting ‘Send’ too quickly and realizing there’s a glaring typo or, worse, accidentally including the wrong recipient. Enter Microsoft’s new Undo Send feature in Outlook, designed to save you from these common email blunders. … Read more

Winner, winner, phishing dinner: 3 types of email scams on the rise

March 17, 2025March 14, 2024 by Joel DeTeves

Phishing: Whether your knowledge of the subject amounts to the special at the local seafood joint or you fancy yourself a tech-savvy business owner, you must be aware of the implications behind email-driven threats. if you don’t know what a phishing email is, think of it like this: Imagine an innocent-looking email from a vendor, … Read more

Google and Yahoo tell business email customers to get their SPF together

March 17, 2025February 6, 2024 by Joel DeTeves

Starting this month, a significant shift is on the horizon for companies reliant on mass emailing via Google or Yahoo. Businesses must adopt Domain-based Message Authentication Reporting and Conformance (DMARC), for any volume exceeding 5,000 emails. This move, spearheaded by Google and Yahoo, is prodding all companies who use branded email to clean up their … Read more

What is phishing?

March 17, 2025September 6, 2022 by Joel DeTeves

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