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Mar 21, 2025 10:46:44 AM By Martin Kraemer

Why Password Security Matters: The Danish and Swedish Password Problem

In today’s world, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Organizations and individuals alike face a constant barrage of cyber threats, and often, the weakest link in our defenses is ...

Mar 12, 2025 9:09:33 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Beware: Malvertising Campaign Hits Nearly a Million Devices

Microsoft warns that a widespread malvertising campaign hit nearly one million devices around the world. The campaign, which began on illegal streaming sites, impacted both consumer and ...

Mar 7, 2025 9:14:54 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Warning: Ransomware Threats Increased Fourfold in 2024

Researchers at Barracuda observed a fourfold increase in ransomware threats last year, driven by increasingly sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations.

Mar 4, 2025 9:40:59 AM By Roger Grimes

Primary Refresh Tokens Aren’t Your Parent’s Browser Token

If you haven’t been paying attention closely enough, a new type of access control token, like a super browser token on steroids, is becoming hackers' theft target of choice.

Feb 28, 2025 9:13:19 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Protect Your Devices: Mobile Phishing Attacks Bypass Desktop Security Measures

Zimperium warns of a surge in phishing attacks specifically tailored for mobile devices. These attacks are designed to evade desktop security measures in order to breach organizations ...

Jan 28, 2025 4:05:32 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Microsoft is Still the Most Commonly Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks

Microsoft, Apple, and Google were the most commonly impersonated brands in phishing attacks last quarter, according to researchers at Check Point.

Jan 27, 2025 3:59:53 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Beware of Toll Scam Texts: How Cybercriminals are Targeting U.S. Drivers

Drivers across the U.S. are being bombarded with fraudulent text messages claiming to come from toll operators like E-ZPass.

Dec 23, 2024 5:13:52 PM By Roger Grimes

"Get Beyond Security Awareness Training" Does Not Mean Forgetting About It

KnowBe4 is a big believer in focusing on decreasing human risk as the best way to decrease cybersecurity risk in most environments.

Dec 20, 2024 3:49:33 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Mobile Phishing Attacks Use New Tactic to Bypass Security Measures

ESET has published its threat report for the second half of 2024, outlining a new social engineering tactic targeting mobile banking users.

Nov 27, 2024 10:16:09 AM By Roger Grimes

CISA Strongly Recommends Phishing-Resistant MFA

We are excited to see the Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and outgoing Director Jen Easterly strongly recommend PHISHING-RESISTANT multi-factor authentication (MFA).

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