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Vietnam-Based Cyber Groups Using Fake Job Postings to Deliver Malware

Several cybercriminal groups based in Vietnam are using fake job postings to trick users into installing malware, according to researchers at WithSecure. The researchers are tracking ...

A Brief History of Phishing, and Other Forms of Social Engineering

Social engineering attacks have a very long history, though the Internet has made it easier to launch these attacks en masse, according to Sean McNee at DomainTools. McNee points to an ...

QR Code Phishing on the Rise: The Alarming Findings From the Hoxhunt Challenge

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, so do the tactics of cybercriminals. The Hoxhunt Challenge, a comprehensive study conducted across 38 organizations spanning nine industries ...

Phishing-as-a-Service: As Simple As Uploading A Logo

Researchers at Fortra are tracking “Strox,” one of the most popular phishing operations of the past two years. Users of Strox phishing kits can easily create phishing campaigns by simply ...

CISA, NSA, FBI, and MS-ISAC Release Phishing Prevention Guidance

October 18, 2023, the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA), the National Security Agency (NSA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Multi-State ...

Phishing Attacks Surge By 173% In Q3, 2023; Malware Threats Soar By 110%

A new report from Vade Secure has found that phishing attacks rose by 173% in the third quarter of 2023, while malware threats have increased by 110%.

[Cybersecurity Awareness Month] How To Stop the Ransomwolf Attacks: Similarities to the Werewolves Terrors

Imagine a monstrous entity emerging from the shadows to prey on vulnerable organizations, leaving havoc in its wake. No, we are not talking about ghoulish and scary creatures of the ...

Cyber Insurers Note Ransomware Claims Rose Significantly in the First Half of 2023

Cyber insurers are claiming that cybercriminals made ransomware attacks popular again in 2023 after a slight break in 2022.

Summit Sabotage: Malicious Phishing Campaign Hits Female Political Leaders Using Social Engineering

A threat actor dubbed “Void Rabisu” used social engineering to target attendees of the Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit that was held in Brussels from June 7 to 8, 2023, Trend Micro ...

Phishing Tests Start The Virtuous Cycle Of A Strong Security Culture

Phishing tests are the catalyst to achieve a sustainable security culture within your organization. They are actually the start of a virtuous cycle that helps you move up to the highest ...

Exponential Deepfake Porn is Out of Control And a Huge Security Risk

This year, the world of deepfake pornography is growing at an alarming rate, thanks to advances in AI and ML. Deepfakes make it look like victims are part of explicit content without ...

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9 in 10 CISOs Report at Least One Disruptive Cyberattack in the Last Year

A new report sheds light on whether CISOs have been the victim of a cyber attacks, if they're every paid a ransom, their greatest cyber concerns, and much more.

60% of Organizations are Very Concerned About the Potential Impact of Ransomware Attacks

As the number of reported ransomware attacks increases, new data provides a fresh look at how ready organizations are for ransomware attacks.

53% of Organizations Experienced Cyber Attacks

As increasing percentages of businesses experience cyberattacks, new data provides details on where the most organizational risk lies.

Should You Use Controversial Simulated Phishing Test Emails?

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about using highly-emotionally charged, “controversial”, subjects in simulated phishing tests. Controversial topic examples include ...

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Fall 2023 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR)

We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Fall 2023 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for ...

New Research: Phishing Remains the Most Popular Technique for Bad Actors

A report from Trustwave notes that phishing remains one of the most popular and effective techniques for attackers to gain access to organizations.


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