Ransomware Attack Leaves 43,000 Employees Without Email

The recent attack on facilities management company ISS has created a significant disruption in their operations, communication, and services worldwide.

February 21, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

The Real-life Email You Never Want To Get From Your CEO Because The Feds Called...

From The Desk Of Mark *********, CEO, ********* Corporation

February 21, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Here Is A Real-life Bank Phone Scam Blocked By A Security Awareness Trained Employee

Brad Mathis at our partner Keller Schroeder sent me the following real-life story from Matt, a KnowBe4 Security Awareness Training client...

February 21, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Emotet Malware Shows Up in SMiShing Attacks Disguised as Bank Notifications

A newly discovered attack looks to try to make a victim of mobile device holders using a two-pronged attack that uses Emotet and, perhaps, Trickbot.

February 21, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Most Organizations Stick to Legacy Password Security Practices Despite Experiencing Cyberattacks

In a surprising twist, new data sheds light on the lack of proper security around passwords and authentication by IT at a time when cyberattacks are all but an absolute given.

February 20, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Courts: Banks $2 Million in Losses from a BEC Attack Aren’t Covered by Cyberinsurance

Using emails impersonating the wife of a senior executive at Crown Bank, cybercriminals were able to take the bank for $2 million – an amount the courts held the bank responsible for.

February 20, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Phishing URLs Increase 640% as Organizations (Finally!) Embrace Security Awareness Training

The latest data from security vendor Webroot shows how cybercriminals are changing their attack methods and targets – and how Security Awareness Training makes the difference.

February 20, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

New Spear Phishing Campaign Targets 27 Famous Brands With Malicious SLK Files

A new spear phishing campaign is targeting twenty-seven companies around the world with malicious SLK (Symbolic Link) files, according to BleepingComputer. The attackers pose as a real ...

February 19, 2020 Joanna Huisman

5 Ways to Improve Your Security Awareness Training Program

In today’s world, it’s essential to implement security awareness training in the workplace. Without security awareness training, how would your employees know how to stay safe? A lot of ...

February 19, 2020 Stu Sjouwerman

Catphish and Honey Traps

Hundreds of Israeli soldiers had their phones compromised by malware after falling for catfishing attacks purportedly launched by Hamas, Forbes reports. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) ...

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Ransomware Attack Leaves 43,000 Employees Without Email

The Real-life Email You Never Want To Get From Your CEO Because The Feds Called...

Here Is A Real-life Bank Phone Scam Blocked By A Security Awareness Trained Employee

Emotet Malware Shows Up in SMiShing Attacks Disguised as Bank Notifications

Most Organizations Stick to Legacy Password Security Practices Despite Experiencing Cyberattacks

Courts: Banks $2 Million in Losses from a BEC Attack Aren’t Covered by Cyberinsurance

Phishing URLs Increase 640% as Organizations (Finally!) Embrace Security Awareness Training

New Spear Phishing Campaign Targets 27 Famous Brands With Malicious SLK Files

5 Ways to Improve Your Security Awareness Training Program

Catphish and Honey Traps

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