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Inside the Mind of a Cyber Scammer: How They Trick You
Cybercriminals don’t just rely on technology, they exploit human psychology. Scammers understand how people think, react, and make decisions, using neuromarketing techniques to manipulate emotions like fear, urgency, and trust.
Social Engineering: Why Hackers Hack Humans (Not Just Systems)
When we think of hackers, we picture lines of code, dark rooms, and digital backdoors. But what if the most vulnerable part of your organisation isn’t your firewall—but your team?
10 Mind-Blowing Cybersecurity Facts You Probably Didn’t Know…and why they matter more than ever in 2025
Think cybersecurity is all passwords and firewalls? Think again.
Here are 10 surprising facts that highlight just how much cybersecurity shapes the world around us — and why it’s no longer just “an IT issue.”
The Dangers of Fake WhatsApp Conversations: Our Concerns and Advice
At OxCyber, we’re concerned about the growing accessibility of tools that allow anyone to create lifelike fake WhatsApp conversations. With just a few clicks, you can generate a fabricated chat complete with profile photos and timestamps. What might seem like a harmless prank can quickly turn into a serious threat.
Real Life Meets Cyber: Why Your Offline Habits Could Be Putting You at Risk Online
We lock our doors at night. We teach our kids not to talk to strangers. We don’t leave our wallets lying around in public.
Yet somehow, when it comes to our digital lives… we often forget those same instincts.
Netflix’s Cybersecurity Breach: What You Need to Know
Yes, it’s true—Netflix has been hit by a cybersecurity breach, and it’s not just any leak. Hackers recently infiltrated Iyuno, a media localisation company that works with Netflix, gaining access to unreleased episodes from highly anticipated shows like Arcane, Heartstopper, and Terminator Zero. The attackers even claimed to have episodes from Stranger Things Season 5.
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