[Eye Opener] Attackers Don’t Hack, They Log In. Can You Stop Them?

Nov 9, 2024 8:58:57 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest trend in cybercrime is that attackers don't really focus on “hacking” in; they’re logging in.

Phishing Campaign Impersonates OpenAI To Collect Financial Data

Nov 7, 2024 2:31:28 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cybercriminals are impersonating OpenAI in a widespread phishing campaign designed to trick users into handing over financial information. The emails inform users that a payment for their ...

The Deceptive Media Era: Moving Beyond "Real vs. Fake"

Nov 7, 2024 8:09:52 AM By Perry Carpenter

As society grapples with the rapid advancement of AI and synthetic media, we've been asking the wrong question. The focus on whether content is "real or fake" misses the more crucial ...

Attackers Abuse DocuSign to Send Phony Invoices

Nov 7, 2024 8:09:49 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Threat actors are abusing DocuSign’s API to send phony invoices that appear “strikingly authentic,” according to researchers at Wallarm.

[Last Chance] KB4-CON APJ Cybersecurity Event is in 10 Days

Nov 5, 2024 2:13:19 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Tick tock, the countdown is on! KB4-CON APJ starts in just 10 days, and you still have time to register!

BlackBasta Ransomware Gang Uses New Social Engineering Tactics To Target Corporate Networks

Nov 5, 2024 2:13:18 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

ReliaQuest warns that the BlackBasta ransomware gang is using new social engineering tactics to obtain initial access within corporate networks.

Attackers Abuse Eventbrite to Send Phishing Emails

Nov 5, 2024 2:13:13 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Attackers are abusing Eventbrite’s scheduling platform to send phishing emails, according to researchers at Perception Point. These attacks increased by 900% between July and October 2024.

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #45 [Heads Up] QR Code Phishing is Growing More Sophisticated

Nov 5, 2024 9:26:36 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Celebrating 5 Million Learners: The Evolution of KnowBe4's Compliance Plus

Nov 4, 2024 1:37:56 PM By John Just

When you think of KnowBe4, you might immediately picture phishing simulations, password security modules, or other security awareness training topics.

If Social Engineering Is 70% - 90% of Attacks, Why Aren’t We Acting Like It?

Nov 4, 2024 1:37:53 PM By Roger Grimes

Over a decade ago, I noticed that social engineering was the primary cause for all malicious hacking. It has been that way since the beginning of computers, but it took me about half of ...

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from October 2024

Nov 4, 2024 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the October updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.

Phishing Alert: Cybercriminals Impersonating KnowBe4 Training Emails

Nov 1, 2024 2:34:32 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, we've recently encountered a sophisticated phishing attempt targeting one of our valued KnowBe4 customers. This incident serves as ...

Every Cybersecurity List Should Be a Risk-Ranked List

Nov 1, 2024 2:34:28 PM By Roger Grimes

Cybersecurity is all about risk management and reduction. You cannot get rid of all risk. Well, I guess you could, but you (and everyone else) would probably not want to work in a true ...

The Rise of Outsourced Cybersecurity: How CISOs are Adapting to New Challenges

Nov 1, 2024 9:59:43 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing unprecedented challenges. The combination of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, persistent talent shortages, and complex ...

Threat Actors Abuse LinkedIn to Target Job Seekers

Nov 1, 2024 9:59:39 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Threat actors are targeting people who have recently lost their jobs with employment scams on LinkedIn, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from October 2024

Nov 1, 2024 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the 60 new pieces of training content added in October, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features.

QR Code Phishing is Growing More Sophisticated

Oct 30, 2024 1:31:53 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Sophos describes a QR code phishing (quishing) campaign that targeted its own employees in an attempt to steal information.

75% of Organizations Have Experienced a Deepfake-Related Attack

Oct 29, 2024 10:34:43 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

As generative AI evolves and becomes a mainstream part of cyber attacks, new data reveals that deepfakes are leading the way.

Crooks are Sending Halloween-Themed Phishing Emails

Oct 29, 2024 10:34:35 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Halloween-themed spam and phishing emails have surged over the past two months, with a significant increase beginning in October, according to researchers at Bitdefender.

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #44 [Heads Up] Cyber Attacks Now Shift to Mobile. Are Your Users Prepared?

Oct 29, 2024 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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