Massive 13,467% Growth in WhatsApp Phishing URLs Seen as Top Impersonated Domains Are on the Decline

Feb 21, 2020 6:44:06 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest data from email security vendor Vade Secure shows drastic shifts in domain impersonation trends cybercriminals are using to carry out phishing attacks.

Ransomware Attack Leaves 43,000 Employees Without Email

Feb 21, 2020 6:41:31 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The recent attack on facilities management company ISS has created a significant disruption in their operations, communication, and services worldwide.

The Real-life Email You Never Want To Get From Your CEO Because The Feds Called...

Feb 21, 2020 12:56:19 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

From The Desk Of Mark *********, CEO, ********* Corporation

Here Is A Real-life Bank Phone Scam Blocked By A Security Awareness Trained Employee

Feb 21, 2020 12:01:58 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Brad Mathis at our partner Keller Schroeder sent me the following real-life story from Matt, a KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training client...

Emotet Malware Shows Up in SMiShing Attacks Disguised as Bank Notifications

Feb 21, 2020 8:27:20 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A newly discovered attack looks to try to make a victim of mobile device holders using a two-pronged attack that uses Emotet and, perhaps, Trickbot.

Most Organizations Stick to Legacy Password Security Practices Despite Experiencing Cyberattacks

Feb 21, 2020 8:24:51 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In a surprising twist, new data sheds light on the lack of proper security around passwords and authentication by IT at a time when cyberattacks are all but an absolute given.

Courts: Banks $2 Million in Losses from a BEC Attack Aren’t Covered by Cyberinsurance

Feb 20, 2020 6:25:04 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Using emails impersonating the wife of a senior executive at Crown Bank, cybercriminals were able to take the bank for $2 million – an amount the courts held the bank responsible for.

Phishing URLs Increase 640% as Organizations (Finally!) Embrace Security Awareness Training

Feb 20, 2020 6:16:10 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest data from security vendor Webroot shows how cybercriminals are changing their attack methods and targets – and how Security Awareness Training makes the difference.

New Spear Phishing Campaign Targets 27 Famous Brands With Malicious SLK Files

Feb 20, 2020 6:04:08 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new spear phishing campaign is targeting twenty-seven companies around the world with malicious SLK (Symbolic Link) files, according to BleepingComputer. The attackers pose as a real ...

5 Ways to Improve Your Security Awareness Training Program

Feb 19, 2020 9:41:26 AM By Joanna Huisman

In today’s world, it’s essential to implement security awareness training in the workplace. Without security awareness training, how would your employees know how to stay safe? A lot of ...

Addressing the Challenge of Third-Party Vendor Risk: Securing Your Supply Chain

Feb 19, 2020 9:29:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Your customer data, intellectual property, and financials are the lifeblood of your organization. If lost or leaked, there could be significant implications to the viability of your ...

Catphish and Honey Traps

Feb 19, 2020 8:25:28 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Hundreds of Israeli soldiers had their phones compromised by malware after falling for catfishing attacks purportedly launched by Hamas, Forbes reports. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...

A U.S. Natural Gas Operator Shuts Down For 2 Days After A Phishing Attack Infects It With Ransomware

Feb 19, 2020 6:29:18 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Dan Goodin at Ars Technica reported something worrisome: "A US-based natural gas facility shut down operations for two days after sustaining a ransomware infection that prevented ...

Over 500 Browser Extensions Secretly Stealing Millions of Users Private Data Yanked From Chrome Store

Feb 19, 2020 5:59:07 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Unfortunately, cyber criminals never stop their innovation. Now they have come up with a novel method to both poison Google's extension ecosystem, combined with social engineering ...

New Convincing Verizon Smishing Scam Makes SIM Swaps A Breeze

Feb 18, 2020 1:42:27 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cybercriminals intent on using a mobile device as a second factor of authentication are now using texts and very realistic-looking mobile sites to steal details needed to perform SIM ...

CyberheistNews Vol 10 #8 [Heads-up] The World Health Organization Warns of New Coronavirus Phishing Attacks. Inoculate Your Employees!

Feb 18, 2020 9:55:50 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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Massive 13,467% Growth in WhatsApp Phishing URLs Seen as Top Impersonated Domains Are on the Decline

Ransomware Attack Leaves 43,000 Employees Without Email

The Real-life Email You Never Want To Get From Your CEO Because The Feds Called...

Here Is A Real-life Bank Phone Scam Blocked By A Security Awareness Trained Employee

Emotet Malware Shows Up in SMiShing Attacks Disguised as Bank Notifications

Most Organizations Stick to Legacy Password Security Practices Despite Experiencing Cyberattacks

Courts: Banks $2 Million in Losses from a BEC Attack Aren’t Covered by Cyberinsurance

Phishing URLs Increase 640% as Organizations (Finally!) Embrace Security Awareness Training

New Spear Phishing Campaign Targets 27 Famous Brands With Malicious SLK Files

5 Ways to Improve Your Security Awareness Training Program

Addressing the Challenge of Third-Party Vendor Risk: Securing Your Supply Chain

Catphish and Honey Traps

A U.S. Natural Gas Operator Shuts Down For 2 Days After A Phishing Attack Infects It With Ransomware

Over 500 Browser Extensions Secretly Stealing Millions of Users Private Data Yanked From Chrome Store

New Convincing Verizon Smishing Scam Makes SIM Swaps A Breeze

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