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How Nidhi Razdan Could’ve Saved Herself from the Phishing Attacks

SendX

The recent case of a phishing attack on Nidhi Razdan is an eye-opener! Nidhi is an Indian journalist and television personality. She recently disclosed on Twitter that she has been a victim of a sophisticated phishing attack. So let's dive in and learn how to avoid phishing attacks. What is phishing?

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How bad data can spoil good personalization

Martech

But each email had a personalization failure that shows this transition from promotional to customer-focused email marketing still has a long way to go. The copy in this reminder email is spot-on for brand voice and helpful information — warm, personable and persuasive rather than promotional. What to fix.

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Keep Your Inbox Clean From Coronavirus Phishing Scams

Belkins

It’s phishing. This has been happening for weeks - from attacking businesses with phishing lures to sending malicious documents , phishers are relentless in their attempts to prey on people’s vulnerability and stress. Instead, it’s up to you to take care of personal hygiene and the hygiene of your mailbox.

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What is Cybersecurity? Your Guide to Digital Defense

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

In fact, the three primary ways in which cybercriminals can access an organization are stolen credentials, phishing, and exploitation of vulnerabilities. Several key factors are behind this staggering increase: Remote and hybrid employees working on insecure Wi-Fi networks or cloud storage solutions with their personal devices.

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Social Media Hacking: How to Protect Your Account

Oktopost

Phishing Attacks. Phishing Attacks. The goal of a phishing attack is to extract the username and password of your social media account using a fake link, containing malware. Example of a strong password : 7%tVI6e$Y5ut. According to statistics by APWG , more than 23% of phishing attacks take place on social media.

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What is CASL (Canadian anti-spam law)?

SendX

Identity theft, phishing, and the distribution of harmful software, such as viruses, worms, and malware such as trojans, are challenges related to digital identity (malware). For example, since taking effect, Canada has reached agreements with four nations and memorandums of understanding with 12 different agencies in eight countries.

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A CX reality check: When good intentions meet clunky execution

Martech

Recently, I had a personal martech experience that prompted me to think about what might be occurring behind the scenes. Was this an elaborate phishing scam? I’m far from the only person whose fraud detection is always on alert. This is an example of what Integration Platform as a Service (IPaaS) vendors are trying to serve.

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