Encryption is the answer.
Scareware is a social engineering technique that aims to scare the victim into believing they have a virus on their device. The ultimate aim of scareware attacks is to make the victim download a nefarious
Quid pro quo attacks are not a new form of social engineering. However, in 2026, they have gotten more sophisticated then ever. In this guide, we will cover what quid pro quo attacks are, how
Baiting in social engineering is the digital equivalent of the Trojan horse. It relies on the curiosity or greed of the victim. But what sets this form of social engineering apart from other attacks? And
Tailgating (also known as “piggybacking”) is a physical social engineering attack where a person seeks to enter a restricted area where they are otherwise not allowed to be. In this guide, we will cover: What
In this guide, we will cover what encryption at rest is, how it works, and how we implemented it at Mailfence. What is Encryption at Rest ? Encryption at rest is the practice of protecting
Phishing is a form of social engineering attack where cybercriminals pose as trusted sources to trick victims into revealing personal data or downloading malware According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), there
If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know much about social engineering attacks. Or do you believe it only aims to dupe unsuspecting victims to steal some money? You may not realize that social
What is WKD? The Web Key Directory (WKD) is a protocol that simplifies the retrieval of OpenPGP public encryption keys linked to email addresses. By leveraging WKD, Mailfence users can conveniently access the OpenPGP public
Your data—whether it’s personal photos, essential business files, or financial records—holds immense value. Yet, countless people underestimate how vulnerable their information is until it’s too late. Losing files can happen to anyone: hardware failure, cyberattacks,
