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What’s the Information Stolen in a Phishing Attack Really Worth?

Once a scammer tricks their victim out of web credentials, credit card details, or online access to a bank account, the details collected are worth plenty by simply selling them on the ...

Spike in Emotet Attacks Against Government Agencies Seen Around the Globe in September

Attacks involving what is arguably the world’s most dangerous malware are on the rise, with reports from the cybersecurity agencies in Japan, New Zealand, and France.

The 2020 Election is Expected to be the Next Big Theme for Cyber Attacks

As the bad guys look for new ways to wreak havoc, cybersecurity experts at NTT global predict attacks pre-, during, and post-election should be expected.

KnowBe4 Earns 2020 Top Rated Award from TrustRadius

We are proud to announce that TrustRadius has recognized KnowBe4 with a 2020 Top Rated Award.

Phishing Campaign Goes After AT&T Employees’ MFA Codes

A phishing campaign is targeting AT&T employees and contractors with a well-crafted fake login page, according to Luke Leal at Sucuri. The phishing page is a near-exact replica of ...

Organizations Working From Home Opens Wider Target for Cybercriminals

With so many people working from home, more attackers are adapting their strategies to focus on employees as a way to bypass organizations’ defenses, FCW reports. During a webcast hosted ...

Chinese Antivirus Vendor Tied to Part of a Decade-Long Hacking Spree

Members of the hacking group “Apt41” were charged by the U.S. Department of Justice for hacking more than 100 victims globally with one of its members running AV vendor Anvisoft.

Cyberattacks Targeting State and Local Government Increase by 50%

State, local, tribal, and territorial government agencies and municipalities are under attack. Observations and data from security vendor BlueVoyant highlight the attacks and the results.

60% of the US Workforce Will Be Working Remotely by 2024 (and That’s a Problem)

The latest data from analyst firm IDC shows massive growth in the remote workforce in the coming years – something that puts organizations at greater risk for a cyberattack.