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Phishing

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

New York Unit of Worlds Largest Bank Becomes Ransomware Victim

The ransomware attack on ICBC Financial Services caused disruption of trading of U.S. Treasuries and marked a new level of breach that could have massive repercussions.

Financial Institutions are the Most Affected by Phishing Attacks and Scams

New data shows how the overwhelming majority of phishing attacks on financial institutions dwarf every other industry sector by as much as a factor of 30-to-1.

PDFs: Friend or Phishing Foe? Don't Get Caught by the Latest Scam Tactic

Researchers at McAfee warn that attackers are increasingly utilizing PDF attachments in email phishing campaigns.

Phishing Kits Undergo an Evolution in Feature Set, Demand, and Branding

Now being commonly referred to as “Scama” – short for Scamming Method – these kits are being sold promoting highly advanced feature sets, turning the novice scammer into a pro.

Guarding Against the Rise of QR Code Phishing Attacks: How to Protect Yourself and Your Organization

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, scammers and hackers are relentless in exploiting every avenue of communication. From emails to texts, calls to QR codes, malicious actors ...

Security Awareness Training Can Help Defeat Deepfake and AI Phishing

There is no doubt that more pervasive deepfake and AI technologies will make for more realistic, sophisticated, phishing attacks, and add to an already huge problem.

Vishing Gang Takes Victims for “Tens of Millions” Using Little More than Social Engineering

Czech and Ukrainian police have arrested six individuals responsible for a call center-based vishing scam designed to trick victims into thinking they were already victims of fraud.

The Israel-Hamas Conflict is the Latest Example of Phishing Attacks Taking Advantage of Current Events

Using something as simple as an attachment with an Israel/Hamas-related filename seems to be all it takes for new social engineering attacks disguised as donation confirmations.

Criminals Are Cautious About Adopting Malicious Generative AI Tools

Researchers at Sophos have found that the criminal market for malicious generative AI tools is still disorganized and contentious.

Top Four Security Tips for Cyber Safety on National Computer Security Day

To celebrate National Computer Security Day, which is recognized on November 30 every year, KnowBe4 encourages all IT and security professionals to train their workforce how to stay safe ...