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[HEADS UP] Cybercriminals Threaten Patients in Clinic Data Breach

In a recent report by BBC News, patients in a large clinic in Finland have been blackmailed using social engineering after their data was stolen.

[HEADS UP] Fraudsters are Exploiting High Demand Air Freight

Scammers are exploiting the high demand for air freight brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Loadstar reports. Charter veteran Steve Manser told the publication that fraudsters are ...

All Con, All the Way Down: Bad Guys Spoof Phishing Link Hover Texts

At the heart of almost every phishing email is a spoof. In malicious emails spoofing is the art of deceptively imitating something or someone trusted by users in order to gain their ...

[INFOGRAPHIC] 20 Ways to Build Your Security Fortress From Anywhere

Whether you and your users are working remotely or in the office, it’s essential to be aware of cybersecurity threats. Here at KnowBe4, we’re committed to help your users make smarter ...

Members of the Cybercrime Group Responsible for NotPetya Indicted by U.S. Government

Six members of the Russian hacker group known as Sandworm who have carried out some of the most well-known cyberattacks in the last 6 years appear to have been brought to justice.

REvil Ransomware Gang Flexes Its Hiring Muscle With a $1 Million Deposit on a Hacking Hiring Website

Nothing says ransomware is a profitable business more than throwing down a million dollars in an attempt to attract and hire the most talented hackers on the planet.

[HEADS UP] Cybercriminal Sells Info on 186 Million U.S. Voters

In a recent report by NBC News, cybersecurity company TrustWave found a bad guy selling voter registration data on 186 million Americans.

The Ultimate Cyber Security Tip

It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month, and the security advice is flowing out from all corners of the web to advise your users on remaining secure. However, all this information can be ...

[HEADS UP] Australia Warns Citizens of JobKeeper Phishing Email

The Australian Taxation Office has advised Australians to delete a particular email and to not provide any personal information.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Weekly Tip: Social Media Safety

Each week during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we’re going to be sharing in-depth weekly cybersecurity tips from our informative evangelists to help your users make smarter security ...