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Vendor Email Compromise Attacks Use the Same Playbook for Multiple Attacks

Seeking very large paydays, Vendor Email Compromise (VEC) threat actors are finding out what works and repurposing their content and processes to increase chances of seeing a massive ...

Phishing Attacks Continue to Use Attachments as HTML Files Containing Java Dominate

As traditional phishing attack attachment types like Office documents dwindle in use, threat actors look for new effective ways to use email as a delivery medium to launch an attack.

[New Product] Supercharge Your Anti-Phishing Defense with KnowBe4’s PhishER Plus!

Staying one step ahead of cybercriminals is absolutely vital in today’s threat landscape. That's why we're thrilled to introduce PhishER Plus, a revolutionary product from KnowBe4 that ...

WIRED: "This Disinformation Is Just For You."

WIRED just came out with an article that spells out the coming tsunami of highly targeted disinformation. here is a short summary and the article is highly recommended:

New AI Bot FraudGPT Hits the Dark Web to Aid Advanced Cybercriminals

Assisting with the creation of spear phishing emails, cracking tools and verifying stolen credit cards, the existence of FraudGPT will only accelerate the frequency and efficiency of ...

Russian Hackers Breached Government Agencies' MFA Using Microsoft Teams: Is Your Business Next?

Microsoft's recent blog post raised eyebrows through the cybersecurity community. State-backed hackers linked to Russia, known as APT29 or Cozy Bear, have executed “highly targeted” ...

Boarding Pass Selfies and Cybersecurity Don't Mix

There is no such thing as a vacation for cybercriminals. We recently released our top summer cybersecurity travel tips to help keep you safe. Earlier this year, we posted about ...

Advanced Phishing Campaign Exploits 3rd Parties

Researchers at BlueVoyant warn that attackers are increasingly adding an extra step to their phishing campaigns, impersonating third-parties to lend credibility to the scams.

[On-Demand Webinar] The Dark Side of AI: Unmasking its Threats and Navigating the Shadows of Cybersecurity in the Digital Age

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come roaring to the forefront of today’s technology landscape. It has revolutionized industries and will modernize careers, bringing numerous benefits and ...

The Urgent Need For Cyber Resilience in Healthcare

A US hospital closed two years after a ransomware incident, highlighting that the health sector continues to be under threat.