--- title: BLOG | email security description: email security | Industry news and insights on Information Technology in the Boston Cambridge area, specifically for small and medium business enterprises. Supported by Focus Technology Solutions IT Consulting Firm Boston, MA. --- ![blog-and-news-banner](https://info.focustsi.com/hubfs/blog-and-news-banner.jpg "blog-and-news-banner") ## [E-manipulation: What is social engineering?](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/what-is-social-engineering) Posted by [Hannah Manning](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/hannah-manning) on Thu, Jun 22, 2017 So you have a Nigerian prince in your emails who seems nice enough. He’s never been anything but polite, and from the looks of it, he has had a rough time lately. As it turns out, being a prince is not as lucrative as it sounds. He just needs $12,000 from you to make it all better. You know how this story ends. You laugh it off because you know it’s a scam – you don’t know this guy, why would you ever give him money? But what happens when someone you **do** know emails you out of the blue, needing some cash? Or if a coworker asks for access to a file? Or if someone you’re pretty sure you know sends you a link that you just **have** to click? [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/what-is-social-engineering) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/what-is-social-engineering#comments-listing) Topics: [Data Security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/data-security), [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity), [social engineering](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/social-engineering), [email security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/email-security), [BostonIT](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/bostonit) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [10 Tips On How To Avoid SMiShing (SMS Phishing)](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/10_tips_to_avoid_smishing) Posted by [Steven Lai](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/steven-lai) on Tue, Apr 04, 2017 Mobile devices are used thousands of times every day by billions of people. Everyone now socializes through apps and text messages. Mobile devices are a great tool to connect with one another, however privacy and cyber hackers can be risk factors to consider when thinking about [Cyber Security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/cyber-security-best-practices-october-is-cyber-security-month). [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/10_tips_to_avoid_smishing) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/10_tips_to_avoid_smishing#comments-listing) Topics: [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity), [email security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/email-security), [SmiShing](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/smishing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Tech Companies are not Immune to Cyber Fraud Either](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/tech_companies_are_not_immune_to_cyber_fraud_either) Posted by [Steven Lai](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/steven-lai) on Fri, Mar 31, 2017 [Two multinational ***technology*** companies](http://fortune.com/2017/04/27/facebook-google-rimasauskas/) have fallen victim to a massive fraud spear phishing attack!  A cyber criminal has been charged with breaking and entering into these two companies. The outcome of this criminal activity included a large amount of bank accounts hacked and controlled by a scammer. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/tech_companies_are_not_immune_to_cyber_fraud_either) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/tech_companies_are_not_immune_to_cyber_fraud_either#comments-listing) Topics: [anti virus](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/anti-virus), [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity), [email security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/email-security) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [Yahoo Servers were hacked by FSB Spies and others](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/yahoo-server-hacked-by-a-group-of-hackers-and-fsb-spies) Posted by [Steven Lai](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/steven-lai) on Mon, Mar 27, 2017 Huge chunks of information from Yahoo's networking service and information was stolen by just four individuals. Personal messages from Yahoo user's were also stolen and have been included in the criminal activity. Out of the group of 4 hackers, two were FSB members (Russian's Federal Security Services), and the other two were previously known hackers that had no relation to the FSB. [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/yahoo-server-hacked-by-a-group-of-hackers-and-fsb-spies) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/yahoo-server-hacked-by-a-group-of-hackers-and-fsb-spies#comments-listing) Topics: [anti virus](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/anti-virus), [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity), [email security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/email-security) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ## [W-2 Phishing Scam Happening Through Emails](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/w-2-phishing-scam-happening-through-emails) Posted by [Steven Lai](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/author/steven-lai) on Fri, Mar 24, 2017  **Scam requests for W-2's** Numerous scams have been happening through emails. The scam consist of requests for W-2 information from individuals. The scam emails are designed to look like they was sent from a CEO or other excuitive member, asking for employees W-2 information.  The FBI and IRS have posted warnings about this criminal activity and have stated the volume of the scam emails have increased drastically.    ![W2_phishing_hook_scam](https://info.focustsi.com/hs-fs/hubfs/phishing_weerapatkiatdumrong_0-1.jpg?width=455&name=phishing_weerapatkiatdumrong_0-1.jpg "W2_phishing_hook_scam") **Already Victimized** [Read More](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/w-2-phishing-scam-happening-through-emails) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/w-2-phishing-scam-happening-through-emails#comments-listing) Topics: [Data Security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/data-security), [cybersecurity](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/cybersecurity), [social engineering](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/social-engineering), [email security](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/email-security), [Phishing](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/phishing) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) | | [Next](https://info.focustsi.com/it-services-boston/topic/email-security/page/2) | | --- | --- |