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Breaking the Stigma: 90% of Employees Agree that Phishing Simulations Improve their Security Awareness

According to our independent survey of individuals across the UK, USA, Netherlands, France, Denmark, Sweden, the DACH region, and Africa who use a laptop as part of their work, 90.1% find ...

Broken Cyber Windows Theory

Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There's a reason for that, and it's not just about aesthetics.

Threat Actors Are Increasingly Abusing AI Tools to Help With Scams

Cybercriminals are increasingly using AI tools to assist in malicious activities, according to Microsoft’s latest Cyber Signals report.

Powering Down Vulnerability: Securing the Energy Sector's Supply Chain

The energy sector stands as a critical pillar of our society. From the electricity powering our homes to the fuel driving our industries, reliable energy is essential. However, the very ...

China Cybercriminals Behind Toll-Themed Smishing Attacks Surge in the US and UK

Resecurity warns that a China-based cybercriminal gang dubbed the “Smishing Triad” is launching a wave of road toll-themed SMS phishing (smishing) attacks against users across the US and ...

[Scary] A New Real Cash Scam Sweeps Across the U.S. Warn Your Family and Friends!

Right now, today, thousands of people are being tricked into going to their banks or credit unions to withdraw large sums of cash and will give or send it to a complete stranger, never to ...

Lack of Security Awareness Tops List of Obstacles to Cyber Defense

Most organizations cite low security awareness among employees as the biggest barrier to defending against cyberattacks, according to a new survey by CyberEdge Group.

The Continued Abuse of Legitimate Domains: A Spike in the Exploitation of Google Drive to Send Phishing Attacks

First QuickBooks, then Microsoft, and now Google—will the hijacking of legitimate third-party platform communications stop escalating in 2025? Our Threat Labs researchers predict the ...

How Does Human Risk Management Differ from Security Awareness Training?

Security doesn’t fail because of tools. It fails when human risk goes unmanaged. Key Takeaways Human risk remains the leading cause of security incidents. Despite stronger technical ...