[NEW GAME] The Inside Man: New Recruits Game

Apr 22, 2024 4:21:06 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

We released a new game, now available on the KnowBe4 Modstore. I played it myself and this is recommended for all Inside Man fans! "Mark Shepherd, The Inside Man himself, is recruiting a ...

4 out of 5 of Physicians Were Impacted by February’s Cyber Attack on Change Healthcare

Apr 22, 2024 9:32:58 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new survey of physicians details the devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyber attack on the healthcare sector.

Kudos! CEO Reveals He Got Phished

Apr 22, 2024 9:31:26 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The other day I was participating in a company’s employee meeting when the CEO revealed he had been “caught” that morning by a real phishing attack email.

Half of U.K. Businesses Experienced a Security Breach or Cyber Attack in the Last 12 Months

Apr 19, 2024 9:04:17 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Analysis of cyber attacks targeting U.K. organizations highlights the effectiveness of social engineering attacks and the fact that businesses are missing the mark on how to stop it.

Russian Threat Actor FIN7 Targeting the Automotive Industry with Spear Phishing Attacks

Apr 19, 2024 9:03:32 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The cybercriminal threat actor FIN7 is launching spear phishing attacks against the automotive industry in the United States, according to researchers at BlackBerry.

LastPass Warns of Deepfake Phishing Attempt

Apr 18, 2024 8:39:22 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Password Manager software developer LastPass warned that one of its employees was targeted by a social engineering attack that used an audio deepfake which impersonated the company’s CEO. ...

AI Voice Cloning and Bank Voice Authentication: A Recipe for Disaster?

Apr 18, 2024 8:39:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New advancements in generative AI voice cloning come at a time when banks are looking for additional ways to authenticate their customers – and they’re choosing your voice.

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Spring 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Software

Apr 17, 2024 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Spring 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for ...

Phishing Frenzy: Microsoft and Google Most Mimicked Brands in Cyber Scams

Apr 16, 2024 1:38:34 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Microsoft and Google were the most frequently impersonated brands in phishing attacks during the first quarter of 2024, according to a report from Check Point.

Cisco Calls Out Organizations As Being “Overconfident and Unprepared” for Cyber Attacks

Apr 16, 2024 1:38:31 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

In a new report, Cisco says the cyber readiness of organizations is lacking despite having experienced multiple cyber attacks within the last year.

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #16 Critical Improvements to the 7 Most Common Pieces of Cybersecurity Advice

Apr 16, 2024 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Spring 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Awareness Training

Apr 16, 2024 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

We are thrilled to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the latest G2 Grid Report that compares security awareness training (SAT) vendors based on user reviews, customer ...

[WARNING] FBI Issues Alert on Major Phishing Campaign That Impersonates US Toll Services

Apr 15, 2024 3:57:18 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The FBI has issued an alert warning of a widespread SMS phishing (smishing) campaign targeting people in several US states with phony notices of unpaid tolls, BleepingComputer reports.

You Really Are Being Surveilled All the Time

Apr 15, 2024 3:56:30 PM By Roger Grimes

“If the product is free, you are the product!” No truer words have ever been spoken. But in today’s internet-connected, ad-everywhere world, even if you are paying for the product or ...

I don't have to say it, do I?

Apr 13, 2024 7:07:09 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

So today, news broke that Iran has sent dozens, if not more than 100 drones to Israel in a direct attack. Discussion on Twitter also claim that ballistic missiles will be sent.

[Heads Up] Global Cybercrime Hotspot Countries Revealed: Secure Your Defenses

Apr 13, 2024 10:25:18 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In a groundbreaking study that spanned three years, an international research team, including experts from the University of Oxford and UNSW Canberra, has developed the first-ever World ...

State-Sponsored Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Africa Driving Instability And Violence

Apr 12, 2024 1:46:34 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A shocking report shows how email-based disinformation campaigns can have material real-world impacts to the citizens in the targeted countries.

U.S. Department of Health Alert: Hackers are Targeting IT Help Desks at Healthcare Organizations

Apr 12, 2024 1:46:29 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new sector alert published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlines new attacks in which social engineering is used to obtain credentials for online fraud.

Cyber Attacks Could Cause Global Bank Runs

Apr 12, 2024 8:48:12 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that severe cyber attacks against financial institutions could lead to major bank runs and market selloffs. While this hasn’t happened ...

UK Councils Under Cyber Attack: The Urgent Need for a Culture of Cybersecurity and Resilience

Apr 12, 2024 8:48:09 AM By Javvad Malik

The very fabric that stitches our society together — our councils and local governing bodies — is under a silent siege from cyber attacks. The recent ransomware assault on Leicester ...

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