[Heads Up] Ransomware and Phishing Attacks Are Not Going Away in 2021

Feb 26, 2021 8:59:06 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

According to three reports published last week, the bad guys have improved their popular tactics with phishing and ransomware attacks. The attacks involving fake COVID-19 scams and remote ...

Phishing Catch of the Day: Your Inbox Will be Deactivated

Feb 26, 2021 8:00:00 AM By Dylan White

In this series, our security experts will give a behind the scenes look at phishing emails that were reported to PhishER, KnowBe4's Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) ...

The Dilemma: Best-of-Breed Stand-Alone or a Bundled Suite of tools?

Feb 26, 2021 7:05:55 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Over the last few decades, survey after survey has shown that if IT Administrators had their way, the vast majority of them prefer a hand-picked set of best-of-breed point solutions over ...

Phishing Targets Industrial Control Systems

Feb 25, 2021 8:31:12 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Phishing continues to be a primary initial access vector in cyberattacks against industrial control systems, according to researchers at Dragos. Out of the fifteen threat groups tracked ...

Bogus FedEx and DHL Phishbait

Feb 24, 2021 8:29:14 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Armorblox describe an ongoing phishing campaign that’s using phony FedEx and DHL shipping notifications as phishing lures.

Running Headfirst Into a Breach

Feb 23, 2021 2:00:35 PM By Javvad Malik

The pandemic changed the fortunes of many organisations. Perhaps none so much as Zoom, which has found itself becoming a noun synonymous with any form of video call.

CyberheistNews Vol 11 #08 [Eye Opener] Major Video Game Maker Refuses to Negotiate With Ransomware Cyber Criminals

Feb 23, 2021 9:28:23 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

More NHS-Themed COVID-19 Vaccine Phishing

Feb 23, 2021 8:21:48 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A phishing campaign spoofing the UK’s National Health Service has surged its output, Infosecurity Magazine reports. Researchers at Mimecast warn that the attackers behind the campaign are ...

[HEADS UP] Texas Electric Company Warns of Scam Involving Losing Power

Feb 22, 2021 4:31:15 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

With the recent weather crisis in Texas, victims are afraid their power could be cut off. One electric utility company in Texas warns of scams that are threatening customers that their ...

The First Documented Russian Hack in...1981?

Feb 22, 2021 3:45:54 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

I'm reading "Active Measures: The Secret History of Disinformation and Political Warfare" by Thomas Rid and wanted to share this story with you which was new to me! It's warmly ...

U.K. Phishing Attack Targets Those Seeking the COVID-19 Vaccine

Feb 19, 2021 1:21:03 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

This latest phishing scam impersonates the UK’s National Health Service, telling recipients that are eligible for the vaccine in order to collect valuable banking and credit card details.

Be on the Watch for W-2 Phishing Scams!

Feb 19, 2021 1:20:58 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

With tax season just around the corner, this simple, yet effective social engineering theme is perfect to get users to respond to phishing attacks exactly the way the bad guys want.

The Cybersecurity Book You Should Read

Feb 18, 2021 2:00:57 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Recently Cyber Defense Magazine released the top 100 cybersecurity books and the top recommended book is one of our Top Faves as well.

Popular Car Company Becomes Next Target in $20 Million Dollar Ransomware Attack

Feb 18, 2021 11:15:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In an unfortunate situation popular car company Kia Motors America recently made headlines of a possible ransomware attack and the company was demanded to pay $20 Million ransom from a ...

KnowBe4 Named a January 2021 Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training Across Three Categories

Feb 18, 2021 10:54:52 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

KnowBe4 is excited to announce that we have been recognized as a Customers’ Choice across three categories in the January 2021 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’: Security ...

KnowBe4 Adds New Language Localization Options to its Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing Platform

Feb 18, 2021 10:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

We are excited to announce the availability of KnowBe4’s new localization options for the Admin Console and Learner Experience. You can now set your default language for three ...

The DOJ Charged Two Alleged Members of North Korea’s Military Intelligence Services With a Scheme That Included Attempts to Steal $1.3 Billion Over the Past Half-Decade for Pyongyang

Feb 18, 2021 8:52:09 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Two alleged members of North Korea's military intelligence services were accused of hacking banks and companies in the U.S. and several other countries. The grand total for this scheme is ...

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