InTegriLogic Blog

Sextortion scams are alarming. Scammers claim to have hacked into your computer, capturing video footage of you engaging in private, adult activities, as well as the content on your screen. Their threat? Pay up, or they’ll send the footage to all of your contacts.

Recently, these scammers have become even more convincing by including victims' names and pictures of their homes. Let’s break down how these scams work and what you should do if one of these messages lands in your inbox.

The thought of being scammed—whether in a professional or personal capacity—is a frightening one. In today’s world, we must remain vigilant to protect ourselves and our businesses from such threats. Fortunately, knowing what to look for can make all the difference.

Let’s take a few minutes to review some key warning signs that a message may be a scam.

When you think of a scammer, you probably picture someone trying to deceive others for personal gain. While that’s usually true, there's another type of individual worth mentioning: those who scam the scammers. Enter Kitboga, a content creator and self-described "scam baiter" who has made it his mission to turn the tables on these cybercriminals.

The world’s largest ticket retailer is in hot water after their parent company, Live Nation Entertainment filed an 8-K filing with the Security and Exchange commission admitting that they had been hacked to the tune of 1.3 terabytes of information. That amounts to 560 million customers’ personal information that has been stolen from the company’s servers. Today, we take a look at the hack and what it means for consumers.

Have you ever heard of the “man-in-the-middle” attack or MitM? It’s a situation where your data is stolen by an onlooker who situates themselves in the right place at the right time. Data interception is a very real thing that your business should be prepared to fight against. Let’s discuss some strategies you can use to counter these sneaky attacks.

When considering your company’s cybersecurity, it is important not to lose sight of the forest for the trees… or, in other words, not to forget the basics around which the rest of your protections are built.