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Phishing

Learn about current phishing techniques, notable campaigns and attacks, what to watch out for 'in the wild', and more.

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 ...

Phishing Attack Leads to Lateral Movement in Just 48 Minutes

Researchers at ReliaQuest have published a report on a phishing breach in the manufacturing sector that went from initial access to lateral movement in just 48 minutes.

Warning: Russian Threat Actors Are Targeting Signal Accounts With Malicious QR Codes

Several Russian state-sponsored threat actors are using QR code phishing (quishing) to compromise Signal accounts, according to researchers at Google’s Threat Intelligence Group.

Phishing Kit Abuses Open Graph to Target Social Media Users

Researchers at Cyble warn that a phishing kit is abusing the Open Graph (OG) protocol to target social media users.

Phishing Attacks Increased by Nearly 200% in H2 2024

Phishing and malicious emails remained the primary vectors of infection during the second half of 2024, according to a new report from Acronis.

Scanning for Trouble: Behind the Scenes of Our QR Code Phishing Demo

At KnowBe4, we constantly strive to stay ahead of emerging threats and create training content to warn users about the latest tactics used by cybercriminals.

Protect Your Data: Russian Spear-Phishing Targets Microsoft 365 Accounts

Several Russian threat actors, including the SVR’s Cozy Bear, are launching highly targeted spear phishing attacks against Microsoft 365 accounts, according to researchers at Volexity.

Phishing for Love: A Sharp Surge in Valentine’s Day-Themed Scams

Authors: Martin Kraemer, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 and James Dyer, Threat Intelligence Lead at KnowBe4 This Valentine’s Day, Cupid wasn’t the only one taking aim. Our Threat ...

New Research: Ransomware Data Extortion Skyrocketing

Data theft extortion attacks increased by 46% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a new report from Nuspire.

New Phishing Campaign Targets The X Accounts of Politicians, Tech Companies, Cryptocurrency, And More

SentinelOne warns that a phishing campaign is targeting high-profile X accounts, including those belonging to US political figures, leading journalists, major technology companies, ...