Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from November 2021

Dec 3, 2021 7:30:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the 28 new pieces of training content added in November, alongside the always fresh content update highlights.

[Heads Up] First Omicron Phishing Attack Spotted In The UK

Dec 3, 2021 6:57:49 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Bleepingcomputer had the scoop. Phishing actors have quickly started to exploit the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 variant and now use it as a lure in their malicious email ...

Morgan Stanley Warns Against “Brushing Scam”

Dec 2, 2021 8:58:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Morgan Stanley has outlined several common scams everyone should be on the lookout for during the holiday season. The first involves phony delivery notifications. These scams are common ...

Ingenious New Attack Technique Uses Windows Store to Install Malware

Dec 2, 2021 8:51:44 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Just when you thought threat actors couldn’t find another way to launch a dropper, a new method has surfaced that takes advantage of native functionality found in Windows 10.

91% of All Baiting Attacks Use Gmail to Collect Intel on Potential Victims

Dec 2, 2021 8:51:29 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

This rudimentary form of phishing contains no malicious links or attachments but serves a very important purpose for cybercriminals and scammers looking to better target victims.

When Cybercriminals Hide in Plain Sight: Hacking Platforms You Know and Trust

Dec 1, 2021 1:32:07 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Today’s hackers are concealing their attacks in places you wouldn’t expect… utilizing tools your users know and trust to deliver their malicious payloads. From hijacked single sign-on ...

Holiday Shopping and Phishing-as-a-Service

Dec 1, 2021 9:22:12 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Egress observed a massive increase in phishing kits in the run-up to Black Friday, particularly those impersonating Amazon.

Bitcoin Scam Videos on Instagram are Part of an Elaborate Account Takeover Scam

Nov 30, 2021 10:55:20 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

This elaborate scam uses social engineering to trick victims into sending the hacker Bitcoin while holding Instagram accounts hostage.

Phishing Attacks Smash All Records in Q3 2021 With the Highest Monthly Number of Attacks Ever

Nov 30, 2021 10:55:12 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data shows the business of phishing is moving “up and to the right” in nearly every way measurable, indicating a serious problem as threat actors continue to see growing success.

Mobile Phishing Attacks Surge 161% in the Energy Industry

Nov 30, 2021 10:55:04 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The need for increased mobile security in the Energy sector has become evident with new data highlighting why these phishing attacks are occurring and effective ways to stop them.

Data Breach Costs Increase by $1 Million When Remote Workers Are Involved

Nov 30, 2021 10:54:57 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

You already knew remote workers increase the risk of cyberattack. New data spells out exactly what the impact of a remote workforce is on data breaches and the cost to remediate.

CyberheistNews Vol 11 #47 [Heads Up] New Dangerous and Persistent "Metamorphic" Malware Strain Called Tardigrade

Nov 30, 2021 9:24:37 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Spear Phishing Campaign Targets North Korean Defectors

Nov 30, 2021 8:51:39 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A state-sponsored threat actor is sending spear phishing emails to North Korean defectors and also to journalists who cover matters related to North Korea, according to researchers at ...

[Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing

Nov 30, 2021 8:20:08 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Join us for a live demo on Security Awareness Training and phishing in action!

Phishing Reported in IKEA’s Internal Email System

Nov 29, 2021 10:32:03 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

IKEA has been working to contain a continuing phishing campaign that’s afflicting the furniture and houseware chain’s internal email system. BleepingComputer describes it as a ...

John Scimone, SVP and Chief Security Officer at Dell Technologies, says “security is everyone's job.”

Nov 27, 2021 8:47:39 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Organizations need to build a culture of security in order to defend themselves against cyberattacks, according to John Scimone, Senior Vice President and Chief Security Officer at Dell ...

FBI: Cyber Attacks Target Organizations Involved in Mergers and Acquisitions

Nov 25, 2021 8:55:55 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new notification from the FBI warns organizations of attacks at the perfect time when organizations are spending money, new people are being introduced, and operations are in flux.

Email Classified as ‘Malicious’ by Employees Has Increased by 35% in the Last Year

Nov 25, 2021 8:52:37 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data shows Phishing, Vishing, Social Media attacks, and Microsoft 365 credential attacks are all on the rise as more users are demonstrating savviness around identifying malicious ...

Phishing Attacks Impersonating Amazon Continue, Raising Concerns on the Cusp of Black Friday and the Holidays

Nov 25, 2021 8:52:13 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New phishing attacks in the form of impersonated Amazon order confirmation emails cause potential victims to make phone calls and give up credit card details.