Recently , Mimecast called on the UK Parliament to have a proactive approach to cyberhygiene . We hear from experts at SailPoint , EY and Beachhead Solutions about safeguarding techniques for individuals .

imecast has urged the UK

Parliament to adopt a proactive stance on cyberhygiene in response to a warning from politics news website , Politico , indicating that politicians are currently the targets of catphishers aiming to compromise their reputation .

Carl Wearn , Head of Threat Intelligence Analysis and Future Ops at Mimecast , said : “ In today ’ s digital age , any form of online or text-based interaction comes with risks , this applies to romantic connections as well , even when they ’ re unsolicited .

“ Today , Politico brought to light a concerning issue , they reported that politicians , officials and journalists working in the UK parliament are being targeted with explicit messages in a clear attempt to compromise them . cybersecurity training is essential to target harden sensitive targets , and vulnerable individuals , to the ever-present danger of cyberattacks . Upholding public trust demands a proactive approach towards cyberhygiene .

“ Government officials must prioritise good cyberhygiene , which means securing and not over-sharing via social media accounts through two-factor authentication , regular security training and heightened vigilance against social engineering tactics . Any unsolicited communications should be treated with scepticism and heightened suspicion until any sender is verified .”

“ Catphishing isn ’ t anything new , it ’ s an attempt by scammers to use emotional manipulation and flattery to establish a connection , often exchanging fake personal details such as photos and stories that give the victim the sense they are speaking to a real person , which is exactly what has happened here .

“ These sinister tactics are designed by bad actors to prey on trust and exploit human vulnerabilities , potentially leading to devastating consequences such as data breaches , compromised political influence , not forgetting reputational and emotional damage to the victim .

“ While it ’ s encouraging to note that UK parliamentary authorities offer a ‘ cyberadvisory service ’, it ’ s evident that a substantial effort in

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