Security Brief #003 — Courier Customs Fee Scam: Would You Pay to Release the Parcel?

by Chat GPT | 18 Sep, 2026 | All Articles, Domain and Email Security, Primeworks Security Briefs, Scams & Payment Fraud

Home›Resources›Security Brief #003 Primeworks Security Brief #003 Courier Customs Fee Scam: Would You Pay to Release the Parcel? An unexpected parcel, a customs fee and a delivery delay create a convincing reason to act quickly. A real phishing email received by...

Security Brief #002 — Court Order Phishing: Would You Click?

by Matthew Lewis | 16 Sep, 2026 | All Articles, Domain and Email Security, Primeworks Security Briefs, Scams & Payment Fraud

Home›Resources›Security Brief Primeworks Security Brief A real-world court order phishing email: how we knew it was fraudulent An official-looking PDF, a familiar business sender and the threat of legal action made this message convincing. A few simple checks revealed...

AI Deepfakes and Impersonation: Would You Know If It Was Fake?

by Matthew Lewis | 9 Sep, 2026 | AI & Emerging Threats, All Articles, Primeworks Security Briefs, Scams & Payment Fraud

Home›Resources›Security Brief Primeworks Security Brief AI deepfakes and impersonation: would you know if it was fake? A familiar voice, convincing email or realistic video call is no longer sufficient proof of identity. Learn the simple verification process that...

Granny Got Scammed! Here’s How You Can Stay Safe from Online Fraud

by Matthew Lewis | 15 Dec, 2024 | All Articles, Domain and Email Security, Endpoint Security

Last week, a retired grandmother lost her granddaughter’s inheritance to a not-so sophisticated online scam. Her email was hacked, and fraudsters redirected the funds to a fake account. 💡 This story is a wake-up call for all of us about the growing risks of online...

Is Your IT Ready for the Year Ahead?

by Matthew Lewis | 3 Dec, 2024 | All Articles, Endpoint Security, IT Support

The year is almost over, but there’s still time to ensure your IT systems are secure, efficient, and future-ready. Here is how to Future-Proof your IT Solutions: ✅ End-of-year cybersecurity audit ✅ Optimize cloud usage for next year ✅ Review disaster recovery plans ✅...

Two Real-Life Stories: Why Backups Are Your Best Defence

by Matthew Lewis | 25 Nov, 2024 | All Articles, Data Protection, Microsoft 365

Last week, we encountered two separate incidents that underscore an essential truth: the unexpected can happen, and if you don’t have a proper backup, you could face serious consequences. As such, backups Are Your Best Defence; Incident 1:BitLocker Strikes...