Is IT Even Trying to Thwart Social Engineering Attacks?

With so much else on their plate, are today’s IT organizations doing enough to protect the organization against social engineering and phishing attacks?

August 13, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

Social Media Facial Recognition Could Make the Bad Guys Worse

Trustwave shows how the latest advancements in technology could be used to aid cybercriminal activity.

August 6, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

Why Doesn’t Cyber Insurance Have Phishing Prevention Discounts?

Whether online-related or not, insurance is insurance. So, shouldn’t there be discounts for organizations who demonstrate cyber-responsibility?

August 4, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

OK, Guys, this one is for you. Yes, you. The guy who keeps friending strange women on Facebook

This was sent to me by a friend that I know is legit. It's a fun read and has some good tips on how to stay safe using social media.

August 3, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

Phishing Continues to be on the Rise in 2018!

It should come as no surprise that the most successful attack tactic is being used more in 2018. APWG’s latest report shows us the trends and what to expect for the remainder of 2018.

August 2, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

New UK Phishing Campaigns Lure Industry Targets With Compromised Email Contacts

A new batch of U.K. phishing campaigns is using compromised email contacts to lure targets from the engineering, transport and defense sectors.

August 1, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

Spam Remains the Criminals' Favorite Online Tool

Spam is forty years old, and it's still the enduring favorite of cyber criminals. What's reckoned to have been the first spam was distributed in 1978 over ARPANET. ARPANET would evolve ...

August 1, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

UK Insurer Beazley: "Phishing attacks up in second quarter."

Attacks that target business email accounts continued to increase in the second quarter of 2018, accounting for 23% of incidents reported to Beazley P.L.C. clients, the insurer said ...

July 30, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

Snail-Mail Phishing with a CD as Bait

Several state government offices in the US have received CDs by mail, infected with malware. It's a clumsy attempt, according to an alert the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis ...

July 27, 2018 Stu Sjouwerman

Why Using Brands Is An Essential Element Of Phishing Simulations

It's clear to everyone that company's brand is a valuable property. Often hundreds of millions of dollars were used to create the brand over decades. It creates instant recognition and ...

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