November 2023

Protect yourself by learning how to identify and avoid scams

Let's share the joy and remain vigilant against cyber threats during this festive season!

To take advantage of our enthusiasm and openness for offers and celebrations, cybercriminals are stepping up their activity during the holiday period with tactics such as phishing.In return, let’s take it up a notch and safeguard our personal and professional information with due care.

Protect yourself by learning how to identify and avoid scams

Phishing emails:

Emails containing attachments warning your account will be suspended or put on hold are sent by con artists posing as service providers. You are prompted to click on a bogus link in these attachments to purportedly ‘’update your account’’. These links are intended to deceive you into divulging private information, like your login, bank, or payment credentials.

Subscription-Related Scams:

Do you get unsolicited calls, texts, or emails concerning abnormalities regarding fees or membership issues? These scammers try to convince you of the validity of their act by confirming or canceling these fees by prompting you to provide login credentials, payment, or bank information details. To prevent jeopardizing your membership and information, search the company’s phone or email on the web and contact them yourself directly.

HOLIDAY SAFETY TIPS

  • 1. Beware of Suspicious e-mails: Be wary of unsolicited e-mails promising special offers or tantalizing gifts.
  • 2. Check Links Before Clicking: Before clicking on a link, make sure it corresponds to the expected URL by hovering over it with your mouse.
  • 3. Protect your Personal Information: Legitimate suppliers do not ask for sensitive information by e-mail. Avoid divulging passwords or financial information.
  • 4. Be careful with attachments: Never open attachments from unknown senders, as they may contain malicious software.
  • 5. Choose Secure Payment Methods:** Choose trusted sites and use secure payment methods. Check that the connection is secure ([https://][https://]https://) before entering sensitive information.

 

NATRIX AT YOUR SERVICE!

 

  • You can contact us at any time to validate a suspicious e-mail. At Natrix, we understand the importance of being able to work securely and with confidence. We're here to assist you, answer your questions, and provide the reassurance needed to keep your online activities safe.
  • We also offer cybersecurity training and phishing tests to raise your awareness about online threats. This way, you're always on the lookout for the latest computer threats.
  • Combined with our email protection service, your organization will be able to react quicker in the event of an attack and block most spam or malicious emails thanks to our artificial intelligence.
  • Our high-end antivirus services are capable of dealing with the most dangerous threats. Combined with our security advice, you can block threats before they even become known.

Through our research methods, we can determine whether your employees have been breached and assess whether this puts your organization at risk. Armed with this information, we can help you implement stricter authentication controls.

 

Our experts can detect both physical and virtual vulnerabilities within your organization. We can then assess the risk associated with these vulnerabilities, and prioritize the implementation of controls according to what's crucial to your business.

We are committed to creating an environment where your data and communications are protected, allowing you to focus on what matters most to you. Your security is our top priority, and we're here to support you every step of the way.

 

TOGETHER, LET'S PROTECT OURSELVES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!

This festive season, let's preserve the magic of the holidays while staying safe online. Let's stay vigilant, protect our loved ones, and report any suspicious activity to build a safer online community.

Happy secure holidays to all!

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