Google Docs Comment Feature is the Key to a New Wave of Phishing Campaigns

Jan 20, 2022 9:25:58 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Hackers take advantage of legitimate comment functionality as a way to look legitimate, reach the Inbox, and avoid detection, despite using malicious links for phishing attacks.

Half of All Organizations Hit by Ransomware Experience Productivity Loss

Jan 20, 2022 9:25:55 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

According to new data, ransomware is expected to be a larger and more likely threat in the next year, making the impacts felt today very relevant as the impetus for improved cybersecurity.

KnowBe4's Top-Clicked Phishing Email Results for Q4 2021 Compare the U.S. and EMEA [INFOGRAPHIC]

Jan 19, 2022 3:33:56 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

KnowBe4's latest quarterly report on top-clicked phishing email subjects is here. We analyze the top categories, general subjects (in both the United States and Europe, Middle East and ...

A Cyberespionage Group Uses Social Engineering

Jan 19, 2022 8:33:29 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A sophisticated China-aligned threat actor is using social engineering to carry out cyberespionage and financially motivated attacks, according to researchers at Trend Micro.

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #03 FBI: Beware of a New Google Voice Authentication Scam – Even if You Don’t Use Google Voice!

Jan 18, 2022 3:04:43 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

North Korean Cryptocurrency Theft Relies on Social Engineering

Jan 18, 2022 11:59:26 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A North Korean threat actor being called “BlueNoroff,” a subunit of Pyongyang’s Lazarus Group, has been targeting cryptocurrency startups with financially motivated attacks, researchers ...

KnowBe4 Named a 2021 Gartner Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Security Awareness Computer-Based Training

Jan 17, 2022 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

KnowBe4 is excited to announce that we have been recognized as an overall Customers’ Choice in the December 2021 Gartner Peer Insights ‘Voice of the Customer’: Security Awareness ...

[On-Demand Webinar] Nuclear Ransomware 3.0: We Thought It Was Bad and Then It Got Even Worse

Jan 14, 2022 8:27:37 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

We thought it was bad enough when traditional ransomware started to steal data in its second generation of evolution, now dubbed "double extortion". The third stage of ransomware is ...

Fifty FIFA eSports Accounts Were Hacked Via Social Engineering

Jan 13, 2022 3:08:08 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Video game maker Electronic Arts (EA) has stated that around fifty high-profile accounts for the soccer game FIFA 22 were hacked after attackers manipulated the company’s customer service ...

FBI: Beware of a New Google Voice Authentication Scam – Even if You Don’t Use Google Voice!

Jan 12, 2022 12:11:13 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new advisory warns of a scam that can affect literally anyone designed as a precursor to additional vishing scams and/or to perform Gmail account takeovers.

Payment Fraud Moves to the Real World with Fake QR Codes on Parking Meters

Jan 12, 2022 12:11:06 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Scammers are using the professional-looking stickers to point those parking to an alternate pay site to collect credit card details in the perfect situation where victims would be none ...

U.S. Government Warns of More Cyberattacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure

Jan 12, 2022 10:31:17 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new joint cybersecurity advisory from CISA, the FBI, and the NSA cautions organizations against Russian-based attacks and provides mitigations to be implemented.

It’s a Fact: Cyberattacks Continue Because Your Users Forget

Jan 12, 2022 9:37:22 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The weakest part of your cybersecurity can be identified by looking at how cyberattacks take place, and how well your defenses stand up. But did you know the answer comes from the year ...

“Information Disorder”: Giving a Name to One of the Most Impactful Parts of Phishing Scams

Jan 12, 2022 9:37:18 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

At the core of every phishing scam is a combination of a bunch of lies and (sometimes) a few truths. A new focus on better defining the misuse of information provides insight into why ...

Over 200 Ransomware Strains Detected in Last Part of 2021

Jan 12, 2022 9:37:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

With the news focused on just a few key ransomware strains, it’s understandable to think you’ll never be a target. But newly-released data shows who’s doing the attacking and who’s being ...

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Winter 2022 G2 Grid Report for Security Awareness Training

Jan 12, 2022 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The latest G2 Grid Report compares Security Awareness Training (SAT) vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence.

Business Email Compromise Attack Leads to Millions in Non-Profit Loss

Jan 11, 2022 9:52:45 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A business email compromise attack at Illinois’s Office of the Special Deputy Receiver led to a loss of $6.85 million, Ray Long at the Chicago Tribune reports. Long describes the Office ...

CyberheistNews Vol 12 #02 [Eye Opener] 3 Tips To Pass Your Certified Security Awareness and Culture Professional (SACP) Exam

Jan 11, 2022 9:31:56 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware Attacks Could Result in Higher Cybersecurity Stocks

Jan 7, 2022 8:23:08 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware attacks have been dominant for hackers. And according to Investor's recent article, this means good news for cybersecurity stocks.

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from December 2021

Jan 7, 2022 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the 38 new pieces of training content added in December, alongside the always fresh content update highlights and new features.

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