Maximizing Your Purchasing Power: A Source For Validated KnowBe4 Reviews

Dec 9, 2023 7:25:08 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

One of the key strategies to maximize your purchasing power is to research products and compare total cost of ownership. Take the time to do research and gather data about the platforms ...

Phishing Defense: Train Often to Avoid the Bait

Dec 8, 2023 3:40:51 PM By Roger Grimes

Surveys, unfortunately, show that the vast majority of organizations do little to no security awareness training. The average organization, if it does security awareness training, does it ...

Nearly Every CIO Identifies at Least One Cyber Threat as a Risk to their Business

Dec 8, 2023 3:40:05 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

When 97% of CIOs all see things the same way, it’s probably a sign to take the risk of cyber threats seriously – a problem new data shows is only going to get worse in the next five years.

Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches Cited as the Number One Business Risk for Organizations

Dec 8, 2023 7:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Even when looking at the various kinds of risks to business, cyber attacks still remain the biggest problem. But new data shows there may be a lesson to be learned to minimize losses.

Phishing-Resistant MFA Will Not Stop Phishing Attacks

Dec 7, 2023 10:25:31 AM By Roger Grimes

You would be hard-pressed to find an author and organization (KnowBe4) that has pushed the use of phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication (MFA) harder.

Don't Be Fooled By This Sneaky Disney+ Phishing Scam

Dec 6, 2023 2:23:33 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A callback phishing campaign is impersonating Disney+ with phony invoices, according to researchers at Abnormal Security. The phishing emails targeted individuals at 22 organizations.

New York Unit of Worlds Largest Bank Becomes Ransomware Victim

Dec 6, 2023 2:23:26 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The ransomware attack on ICBC Financial Services caused disruption of trading of U.S. Treasuries and marked a new level of breach that could have massive repercussions.

The Alarming Threat of Ransomware: Insights from the Secureworks State of the Threat Report 2023

Dec 6, 2023 2:23:19 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the battle against ransomware has taken a concerning turn. According to the latest findings from Secureworks annual State of the Threat ...

New SEC Rules Will Do More Than Result in Quick Breach Reporting

Dec 5, 2023 5:12:47 PM By Roger Grimes

On July 26, the U.S. Security & Exchange Commission (SEC) announced several new cybersecurity rules, taking affect mid-December 2023, that will significantly impact all U.S. ...

Financial Institutions are the Most Affected by Phishing Attacks and Scams

Dec 5, 2023 11:38:56 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data shows how the overwhelming majority of phishing attacks on financial institutions dwarf every other industry sector by as much as a factor of 30-to-1.

PDFs: Friend or Phishing Foe? Don't Get Caught by the Latest Scam Tactic

Dec 5, 2023 11:38:52 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at McAfee warn that attackers are increasingly utilizing PDF attachments in email phishing campaigns.

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #49 Top Four Security Tips for Cyber Safety on National Computer Security Day

Dec 5, 2023 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

How The Disinformation Machine Works, And How $400 Can Stop It

Dec 5, 2023 7:01:49 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Specifically when wars break out, disinformation kicks into high gear. In the wake of the October 7 Hamas attack, the internet has been swamped with a deluge of disinformation. This ...

Phishing Kits Undergo an Evolution in Feature Set, Demand, and Branding

Dec 4, 2023 10:33:44 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Now being commonly referred to as “Scama” – short for Scamming Method – these kits are being sold promoting highly advanced feature sets, turning the novice scammer into a pro.

Guarding Against the Rise of QR Code Phishing Attacks: How to Protect Yourself and Your Organization

Dec 4, 2023 10:33:41 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, scammers and hackers are relentless in exploiting every avenue of communication. From emails to texts, calls to QR codes, malicious actors ...

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training from…KnowBe4?

Dec 4, 2023 9:30:00 AM By John Just

When you think of KnowBe4, you probably think of phishing training, good password hygiene modules, security awareness, or maybe even data protection compliance such as GDPR.

Combatting Rogue URL Tricks: Quickly Identify and Investigate the Latest Phishing Attacks

Dec 4, 2023 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Everyone knows you shouldn’t click phishy links. But are your end users prepared to quickly identify the trickiest tactics bad actors use before it’s too late? Probably not.

Security Awareness Training Can Help Defeat Deepfake and AI Phishing

Dec 1, 2023 12:26:58 PM By Roger Grimes

There is no doubt that more pervasive deepfake and AI technologies will make for more realistic, sophisticated, phishing attacks, and add to an already huge problem.

Vishing Gang Takes Victims for “Tens of Millions” Using Little More than Social Engineering

Dec 1, 2023 12:26:52 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Czech and Ukrainian police have arrested six individuals responsible for a call center-based vishing scam designed to trick victims into thinking they were already victims of fraud.

The Israel-Hamas Conflict is the Latest Example of Phishing Attacks Taking Advantage of Current Events

Nov 30, 2023 11:12:12 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Using something as simple as an attachment with an Israel/Hamas-related filename seems to be all it takes for new social engineering attacks disguised as donation confirmations.

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Maximizing Your Purchasing Power: A Source For Validated KnowBe4 Reviews

Phishing Defense: Train Often to Avoid the Bait

Nearly Every CIO Identifies at Least One Cyber Threat as a Risk to their Business

Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches Cited as the Number One Business Risk for Organizations

Phishing-Resistant MFA Will Not Stop Phishing Attacks

Don't Be Fooled By This Sneaky Disney+ Phishing Scam

New York Unit of Worlds Largest Bank Becomes Ransomware Victim

The Alarming Threat of Ransomware: Insights from the Secureworks State of the Threat Report 2023

New SEC Rules Will Do More Than Result in Quick Breach Reporting

Financial Institutions are the Most Affected by Phishing Attacks and Scams

PDFs: Friend or Phishing Foe? Don't Get Caught by the Latest Scam Tactic

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #49 Top Four Security Tips for Cyber Safety on National Computer Security Day

How The Disinformation Machine Works, And How $400 Can Stop It

Phishing Kits Undergo an Evolution in Feature Set, Demand, and Branding

Guarding Against the Rise of QR Code Phishing Attacks: How to Protect Yourself and Your Organization

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training from…KnowBe4?

Combatting Rogue URL Tricks: Quickly Identify and Investigate the Latest Phishing Attacks

Security Awareness Training Can Help Defeat Deepfake and AI Phishing

Vishing Gang Takes Victims for “Tens of Millions” Using Little More than Social Engineering

The Israel-Hamas Conflict is the Latest Example of Phishing Attacks Taking Advantage of Current Events

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