Tag: Nonprofits

ChildFund NZ has issued a public notice regarding a cyber security incident involving their telemarketing partner, Pareto Phone Limited.

Short for “malicious software”. It is specifically designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

Scareware is malicious software that tricks computer users into visiting malware-infested websites. It's also known as deception software, rogue scanner software or fraudware.

Ransomware is a type of malware that blocks access to the victim’s data and threatens to publish or delete it unless a ransom is paid.

Nonprofits normally store sensitive information desirable for attacker, and also they can be seen as an easy entry to larger nonprofits or government entities.

There are a few things that a donor can do in order to protect their online donation when donating to a charity.