Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from January 2023

Feb 3, 2023 8:52:14 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the 39 new pieces of training content added in January, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features.

Yahoo Suddenly Rises in Popularity in Q4 to Become the Most Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks

Feb 2, 2023 4:31:58 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Completely absent from the top 10 brands for more than two years, Yahoo’s impersonation may indicate that scammers are looking for new attack angles using lesser-used brands.

Initial Access Brokers Leverage Legitimate Google Ads to Gain Malicious Access

Feb 2, 2023 4:31:56 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A threat actor tracked as DEV-0569 appears to be using a combination of Google Ads and impersonated websites to compromise credentials and distribute malware to gain network access.

BEC Group Launches Hundreds of Campaigns

Feb 2, 2023 9:14:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A business email compromise (BEC) gang has launched more than 350 attacks against organizations in the US, according to researchers at Abnormal Security. The threat actor, which Abnormal ...

KnowBe4 Wins Winter 2023 "Best of" Awards From TrustRadius in Multiple Categories

Feb 1, 2023 1:55:26 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

KnowBe4 is proud to be recognized by TrustRadius in the “Best Of” Awards for overall, best feature set, best relationship, and best value for price in the Security Awareness Training ...

[On-Demand] Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT and Cybersecurity: A Match Made in Heaven or a Hack Waiting to Happen?

Feb 1, 2023 9:24:06 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction.

Scammers Impersonate Financial Advisors Through Social Media Platforms

Feb 1, 2023 9:13:55 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A large scam campaign is targeting users on LinkedIn and other social media platforms posing as financial advisors, according to researchers at DomainTools. The researchers explain that ...

Travel-Themed Phishing Attacks Lure Victims with Promises of Free Tickets, Points, and Exclusive Deals

Jan 31, 2023 3:04:34 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New analysis of December and January emails shows massive spikes in attacks aimed at stealing personal information and credit cards under the guise of once-in-a-lifetime travel deals.

OneNote Attachments Used as Phish Hooks

Jan 31, 2023 3:04:28 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Threat actors are using malicious attachments in OneNote in order to distribute malware, BleepingComputer reports. The attackers attach VBS files that instruct the user to double-click on ...

Ransomware Targets are Getting Larger and Paying More as Fewer Victims Are Paying the Ransom

Jan 31, 2023 3:04:22 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data showcasing the state of ransomware shows that while organizations are likely getting better at recovery (and not paying the ransom), cybercriminals are shifting focus to ensure ...

Microsoft OneNote Attachments Become the Latest Method to Spread Malware

Jan 31, 2023 3:04:16 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

With Microsoft disabling macros by default on Office documents, cybercriminals are left needing another means to launch malware that’s victim-supported by default.

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #05 [Eye Opener] Is Cybercrime the World's Third Largest Economy After the U.S. and China?

Jan 31, 2023 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Russian and Iranian Spear Phishing Campaigns are Running Rampant in the UK

Jan 30, 2023 8:52:25 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has described two separate spear phishing campaigns launched by Russia’s SEABORGIUM threat actor and Iran’s TA453 (also known as Charming ...

Alert: Refund Scam Targeting Federal Agencies via RMM Software

Jan 30, 2023 8:51:25 AM By Javvad Malik

At least two federal civilian agencies were the unfortunate victims of a refund scam campaign, perpetrated through the use of remote monitoring and management (RMM) software. CISA, the ...

Hacker's Movie Guide: The Complete List of Hacker and Cybersecurity Movies

Jan 27, 2023 6:36:05 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Is alert fatigue getting to you? I found a guide that allows you some well-deserved personal downtime, and still has something to do with work so that you can justify getting away with ...

Stu's Law: "You get the future you ignore"

Jan 26, 2023 9:12:10 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

I have read a lot of Sci-fi. Thousands of books actually. You can't help but start recognizing patterns of how the future might look like. Many Sci-fi books were made into movies. One of ...

What is a Good Completion Percentage for Security and Compliance Training?

Jan 26, 2023 8:42:33 AM By John Just

Completion percentages on compliance and security training campaigns have become a popular topic of discussion.

How Does Quantum Impact Passwords?

Jan 25, 2023 4:03:39 PM By Roger Grimes

Yeah, quantum computers are likely to be able to crack passwords from every angle.

Do Not Get Fooled Twice: Mailchimp's Latest Breach Raises Alarm Bells – Protect Yourself Now!

Jan 25, 2023 1:23:12 PM By Javvad Malik

For the second time in less than a year, Mailchimp has found itself in a precarious situation, having to admit that it has been breached. It appears that a social engineering attack ...

[Security Masterminds] Breaking It Down to Bits & Bytes: Analyzing Malware To Understand the Cybercriminal

Jan 25, 2023 10:50:54 AM By James McQuiggan

In our latest episode of Security Masterminds, we have the pleasure of interviewing Roger Grimes, Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, who has held various roles throughout his ...

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