Rachel Andersen

Articles by Rachel Andersen

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Phishing & Social EngineeringSecurity Awareness Tips

Sextortion Emails: It Is Almost Always an Empty Bluff

A threatening email claims to have webcam footage and demands Bitcoin — and it even quotes one of your old passwords. Here is why these extortion scams are almost always empty bluffs, and how to help employees respond calmly.

Rachel Andersen·6/21/2026·7 min read
Security team reviewing a suspicious compliance email on a laptop
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Microsoft AiTM Phishing Alert: Lessons for US Teams

Microsoft is warning US organizations about a sophisticated code-of-conduct phishing campaign using PDFs, CAPTCHA gates, and AiTM token theft. Here is what security teams should watch for next.

Rachel Andersen·5/6/2026·7 min read
A colorful party invitation envelope being opened, symbolizing a potential phishing scam
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Fake Party Invitations Are the Newest Phishing Trap

Cybercriminals are spoofing Paperless Post, Evite, and Punchbowl to send fake party invitations that exploit your fear of missing out. Here's how the scam works and how to protect yourself.

Rachel Andersen·4/29/2026·7 min read
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Booking.com Breach Fuels Targeted Phishing: How to Protect Your Team

Hackers breached Booking.com and are already using stolen reservation data to launch hyper-targeted phishing attacks via email, WhatsApp, and phone. Here's what organizations need to know and how to prepare employees for these real-world social engineering tactics.

Rachel Andersen·4/15/2026·9 min read