Beth Grayson

Articles written by Beth Grayson

• Jul

  03

  

  The risk of default passwords: What they are & how to stay safe

  Cyberattacks are evolving rapidly. As technology advances, so do the tools and techniques used by hackers, from AI-driven phishing schemes to highly targeted ransomware attacks. But despite this increasing sophistication, many successful breaches still rely on something shockingly simple: default…

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• Jun

  06

  

  HMRC phishing attack: How stolen credentials enabled tax fraud

  His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently announced that it has been hit by a sophisticated phishing scam, which resulted in the theft of approximately £47 million ($63.76 million) from over 100,000 taxpayer accounts. The attack took place in 2024,…

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• May

  29

  

  Password encryption: What is it and how does it work?

  As companies rapidly shift towards cloud-based environments, employees find themselves juggling multiple accounts across a variety of platforms, each one most likely safeguarded by a password. These digital keys are often the first (and sometimes only) line of defense against…

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• May

  19

  

  Credential harvesting: How it works & tips for prevention

  Credential harvesting represents a serious threat to organizations of all kinds – particularly in today’s digital landscape, where virtually every enterprise depends on user credentials for access and security.   According to IBM’s 2025 Threat Intelligence Index, nearly a third (30%)…

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• Jan

  16

  

  Password mask attacks explained: What are they & how do they work?

  Credential-based attacks remain one of the most effective techniques used by cybercriminals to breach enterprise networks. In 2024 alone, 88% of web application attacks involved the use of stolen credentials, according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report. Among these…

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• Apr

  19

  

  Password reset best practices for helpdesk

  According to research from Forrester, a significant percentage of calls to the helpdesk are relating to password problems, with each password reset costing an average of $70 to carry out. Implementing a self-service password reset solution is a great way…

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