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Verizon: The Percentage of Users Clicking Phishing Emails is Still Rising

The long-awaited annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is out, and it’s made very clear that users continue to be a problem in phishing attacks.

Protecting Your Digital Footprint: The Dangers of Sharing Too Much on Social Media

For most folks, social media has become integral to their daily lives in today's hyperconnected world. They use platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share their thoughts, ...

Analysis Shows 2023 to be “Worst Year for Phishing on Record”

Newly-released data highlights our worst fears about the prevalence of phishing, and some glimmer of hope that the good guys may be winning the fight.

Is RogerLovesTaco$24 a Strong Password?

Is "RogerLovesTaco$24" a strong password? No! Everyone has a ton of passwords. They should be strong and unique for every site and service you use. Everyone knows this.

Navigating the Masquerade: Recognizing and Combating Impersonation Attacks

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 ...

[CASE STUDY] Healthcare Organization Hardens Employee Defenses Against Insidious Callback Phishing Attacks

A major U.S. healthcare provider significantly reduced their employees' susceptibility to callback phishing attacks after using KnowBe4's callback phishing simulation and training ...

North Korean Threat Actors Target Software Developers With Phony Job Interviews

Suspected North Korean threat actors are attempting to trick software developers into downloading malware during phony job interviews, according to researchers at Securonix.

Phishing Failures: How Not to Phish Your Users

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 ...

FBI Warns of Verification Scams Targeting Dating Site Users

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 ...

How New College Graduates Can Avoid Increasingly Personalized Job Scams

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 ...