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With all great power, there comes an equal potential for misuse. Among the sophisticated arsenal of threat actors, impersonation attacks have surged to the forefront, which questions our sense of trust. ... Read more
Published on: 05-01-2024
A major U.S. healthcare provider significantly reduced their employees' susceptibility to callback phishing attacks after using KnowBe4's callback phishing simulation and training capabilities. ... Read more
Published on: 05-01-2024
Suspected North Korean threat actors are attempting to trick software developers into downloading malware during phony job interviews, according to researchers at Securonix. ... Read more
Published on: 05-01-2024
This blog was co-written by Javvad Malik and Erich Kron. Let’s dive into the cautionary world of phishing simulations gone wrong. You know, those attempts to train users not to fall for phishing that somehow end up setting off more alarms than a Hawaiian missile alert system. ... Read more
Published on: 04-30-2024
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an advisory warning of a scam campaign targeting users of online dating platforms. The scammers are attempting to trick users into signing up for fraudulent monthly subscriptions in order to be verified as a real person. ... Read more
Published on: 04-30-2024
For many fresh out of college, the drive to land that first professional role is a top priority. Yet, new graduates can be exposed to sophisticated scams that can jeopardize not just their finances but also their identities. ... Read more
Published on: 04-30-2024
Cyber activity by the group "The Com," which leverages (SIM) swapping, cryptocurrency theft, swatting, and corporate intrusions, is increasing. ... Read more
Published on: 04-29-2024
One of the best things you can teach yourself, your family, and your organization is how to recognize the common signs of phishing and how to mitigate and appropriately report it. ... Read more
Published on: 04-29-2024
Researchers at Akamai have found that phishing sites impersonating the U.S. Postal Service get as much traffic as the real USPS website. ... Read more
Published on: 04-29-2024
Check out the April updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content. ... Read more
Published on: 04-29-2024
In an unsettling turn of events, a high school athletic director in Maryland is accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) in a morally horrible manner. ... Read more
Published on: 04-26-2024
The US Department of Justice has indicted four Iranian nationals for allegedly launching spear phishing attacks against the US government and defense contractors. In one instance, the hackers compromised over 200,000 employee accounts at a victim organization. ... Read more
Published on: 04-26-2024
May 2nd is World Password Day. Despite the computer industry telling us for decades that our passwords will soon be gone, we now have more than ever! ... Read more
Published on: 04-26-2024
Check out the 33 new pieces of training content added in April, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features. ... Read more
Published on: 04-26-2024
There are not a lot of email security platforms that can detect a phish hiding behind a Rich Text Format (RTF) attachment file. However, that’s exactly what was caught in a new phishing scam that took a very personalized approach to harvesting Microsoft credentials. With multiple versions at play, it’s... Read more
Published on: 04-30-2024
There is a lot of talk about vendor consolidation these days, and with good reason. When it comes to email security, the more vendors your customers have, the greater their risk. ... Read more
Published on: 04-12-2024
Phishing threats continue to be the most frequently used form of cybercrime, accounting for 34% of all complaints received by the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).1 This means costly trouble for individuals and businesses alike. For those wondering how phishing maintains its top position each year, the most obvious... Read more
Published on: 04-04-2024
Looking for the tell-tale signs of a phishing email is something many of us have come to do automatically. However, things get much trickier when the phishing emails come in the form of legitimate Adobe notifications, have been authenticated (SPF & DMARC) by adobe[.]com, and use actual Constant Contact tools... Read more
Published on: 03-12-2024
The State of Email Security If there is one thing about email security and phishing that you can count on, it’s cybercrime’s consistent upward climb. Year after year, phishers are improving their skills - devising more complicated phishing threats, designed to slip by Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) and fool recipients.... Read more
Published on: 02-20-2024
Whether it’s your favorite streaming service, or the laundry detergent that smells like your childhood, we all have our go-to brands. Why? Because the brands we love stand for something. They make our life better. They have value. They’re also familiar – we can recognize their logo instantly. ... Read more
Published on: 01-19-2024
We all have one, so call it what you will. Your John Hancock, autograph, inscription, endorsement, seal, scrawl, or our favorite…your ink(y). It’s more than just a few lines on a paper. Whether it’s the curve of your letters or the middle name that’s carried through your family for decades,... Read more
Published on: 11-09-2023
Trick-or-Treat.Hack Complete.Account Takeovers Are Tough to Beat.   ... Read more
Published on: 10-31-2023
Hollywood’s writers and actors have been feeling the financial pinch since both groups went on strike back in July. After five long months, Hollywood writers have finally returned to work, but the only actors who have been bringing home a paycheck are the bad actors. ... Read more
Published on: 10-27-2023
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. It’s a time we are all called to consider our role in staying safe online, especially when it comes to the #1 source of cybercrime - email phishing. The volume of phishing emails has been increasing in strength for years. In fact, it’s estimated... Read more
Published on: 10-20-2023
When it comes to educating customers on the key elements of cybersecurity, every Managed Service Provider (MSP) has their own approach. Whether you stick to basic detection, protection, and recovery issues, or leverage recent cyber-catastrophes to spark a conversation, it’s always helpful to gain a different perspective. ... Read more
Published on: 10-13-2023
It’s no secret that one of the fastest growing sectors within the technology industry is cybersecurity. But while global spending is expected to grow by 13% this year, many businesses continue to struggle financially, due to a myriad of forces ranging from inflation and higher interest rates to war and... Read more
Published on: 09-28-2023
Parenting brings many joys, but the unanimous favorite this time of year is sending the kids back to school. It’s a feeling of euphoria that even the added morning traffic can’t spoil. ... Read more
Published on: 09-05-2023
When a company generating more than $86 billion in net revenue reaches out to do business with you, chances are they’ll have your full attention. ... Read more
Published on: 09-01-2023
If you’ve ever been a victim of identity theft or had a credit card stolen, you probably know what an email account takeover feels like. Not only is it a total invasion of privacy, it can be a costly dilemma for you, your company, and quite possibly, every one of your... Read more
Published on: 08-18-2023
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