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Browse Palisade articles and guides in Security.
What is a honeytrap scam and how do you spot one?
A honeytrap scam uses a fake romantic or friendly connection to manipulate a target into sending money or leaking data. Learn how to spot one.
Jul 16, 2026
What is pharming and how do you prevent it?
Pharming redirects you to fake websites by corrupting DNS or your hosts file to steal logins. Learn how pharming works and how to prevent it.
Jul 15, 2026
Active vs passive monitoring: what's the difference?
Active vs passive monitoring: active sends synthetic test traffic; passive watches real traffic already flowing. Learn the difference and when to use each.
Jul 14, 2026
Why am I getting fake law enforcement emails?
Fake police and Interpol emails are phishing built on fear and urgency. How to recognise one, what never to click, and how to stop them reaching staff.
Jul 14, 2026
Spoofing vs phishing: what's the difference?
Spoofing vs phishing: spoofing fakes an identity, while phishing uses deception to prompt a harmful action. Learn how email authentication fits.
Jul 11, 2026
What are rogue apps and how can I stop them?
Rogue apps are malicious OAuth apps that bypass MFA via consent phishing. How MSPs detect, remove, and prevent illicit consent grants in Microsoft 365 and
Oct 5, 2025
How does sandboxing help stop malware?
FAQ: sandboxing basics, how it works, benefits, and where to use it in security stacks.
Oct 5, 2025
How fast should your team respond to incidents (MTTR)?
A concise guide to Mean Time to Respond (MTTR) in cybersecurity: definition, calculation, and tactics to lower response times.
Oct 4, 2025
How does malspam work, and how can organizations stop it?
What malspam is, how attackers use spam to deliver malware, and the defensive steps IT teams can take today: filtering, authentication, and training.
Oct 4, 2025
How does POP3 work and why should security teams care?
How POP3 works step by step, why its download-and-delete model creates security gaps, and how MSPs can lock down or retire legacy mail clients.
Oct 4, 2025
Why should MSPs prioritize cybersecurity risk assessments?
How cybersecurity risk assessments protect MSPs and their clients, with practical steps, the benefits to expect, and quick takeaways for your next audit.
Oct 3, 2025
How should MSPs respond to the FBI email phishing surge?
Phishing/spoofing is the FBI IC3's #1 crime type by volume; BEC drove $2.77B in 2024 losses. A practical playbook for MSPs to defend client email.
Oct 3, 2025
Can Rockstar 2FA bypass Microsoft 365 MFA?
Rockstar 2FA is a phishing-as-a-service kit that steals M365 session cookies to bypass MFA. How the AiTM attack works and what actually stops it.
Oct 3, 2025
What are the main MSP types and how do their pricing models work?
Clear answers on MSP types, common pricing models, and how to pick a model that protects margins and serves clients.
Oct 3, 2025
How long should organizations retain EDR data for investigations?
How long to keep EDR data: vendor defaults (14-30 days), what PCI DSS and HIPAA require, and how to size retention to real attacker dwell times.
Oct 2, 2025
How can attackers exploit OAuth device code login?
How attackers exploit Device Code flow, what risks that creates, and practical mitigations for security teams.
Oct 2, 2025
What trends should MSPs watch in 2025?
Top 2025 trends for MSPs: GenAI risks, identity-first security, AI-driven MDR, sales tactics, stack standardization, and automation.
Oct 2, 2025
How did ShinyHunters use vishing and OAuth abuse to breach the cloud?
How ShinyHunters combined vishing and OAuth token abuse to reach cloud CRM data, and the controls security teams should put in place now to stop a repeat.
Oct 2, 2025
How are identity threats evolving against Google Workspace in 2025?
Identity threats in Google Workspace: OAuth app abuse, credential leaks, and session hijacking, with the admin controls and alerts that stop each one.
Oct 2, 2025
How do secure email gateways protect an organization?
Secure email gateways protect an organization by applying inbound controls before mail reaches users: policy checks, threat detection, and quarantine.
Sep 29, 2025
What is email impersonation and how can you prevent it in 2025?
Email impersonation is a forged or misleading email identity. Learn how it differs from phishing and how to reduce spoofing risk with practical prevention.
Sep 29, 2025
What is a firewall and how does it protect a network?
A firewall is a network security device that monitors and controls traffic against set rules. It protects a network by blocking unwanted packets.
Jun 11, 2025
What is spear phishing and how do you defend against it?
Spear phishing is a targeted email attack that impersonates someone you trust. Learn how it works, why it succeeds, and how to defend against it.
May 29, 2025
What is phishing and what are the types of phishing attack?
What is phishing? It is a deceptive message or site that steals data or prompts harmful actions. Learn common attack types and prevention steps.
May 13, 2025