Phishing-as-a-Service Platform LabHost Disrupted by Law Enforcement Crackdown

May 10, 2024 8:43:26 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

One of the largest phishing-as-a-service platforms, LabHost, was severely disrupted by law enforcement in 19 countries during a year-long operation that resulted in 37 arrests.

Phishing Reports in Switzerland More Than Doubled Last Year

May 8, 2024 2:14:41 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) received more than 30,000 reports of cyber incidents in the second half of 2023, more than double the amount received in the second ...

9 in 10 Organizations Paid At least One Ransom Last Year

May 8, 2024 2:14:37 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

New analysis of cyber attacks shows ransomware attacks are running far more rampant than previously thought, with half of organizations blaming poor cyber hygiene.

Verizon: Nearly 80% of Data Breaches Involve Phishing and the Misuse of Credentials

May 7, 2024 2:33:11 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Innovative analysis of data breaches shows which attack vectors are being used and how they’re enabled, highlighting the roles phishing and credentials play.

Credential-Harvesting Campaign Impersonates Fashion Retailer Shein

May 7, 2024 2:33:08 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A phishing campaign is impersonating fashion retailer Shein in an attempt to steal users’ credentials, according to researchers at Check Point.

The Education Sector Experienced the Highest Number of Data Breaches in 2023

May 7, 2024 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data from Verizon makes it clear that the Education sector is under attack, but also breaks down which threat actions and patterns are used most.

U.S. Government Warns of North Korean Spear-Phishing Campaigns

May 7, 2024 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The North Korean state-sponsored threat actor Kimsuky is launching spear phishing attacks against individuals working at think tanks and academic institutions in the US, according to a ...

Introducing The New KnowBe4.com

May 6, 2024 3:52:27 PM By Cindy Zhou

I'm excited to unveil our newly redesigned website at knowbe4.com! The team has worked hard to create a sleek, modern design with improved navigation and new features to better serve you ...

Verizon: The Percentage of Users Clicking Phishing Emails is Still Rising

May 3, 2024 2:01:32 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The long-awaited annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is out, and it’s made very clear that users continue to be a problem in phishing attacks.

Analysis Shows 2023 to be “Worst Year for Phishing on Record”

May 2, 2024 3:45:57 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Newly-released data highlights our worst fears about the prevalence of phishing, and some glimmer of hope that the good guys may be winning the fight.

Navigating the Masquerade: Recognizing and Combating Impersonation Attacks

May 1, 2024 1:57:31 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

With all great power, there comes an equal potential for misuse. Among the sophisticated arsenal of threat actors, impersonation attacks have surged to the forefront, which questions our ...

FBI Warns of Verification Scams Targeting Dating Site Users

Apr 30, 2024 1:42:11 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an advisory warning of a scam campaign targeting users of online dating platforms. The scammers are attempting to trick users into ...

Targeted Smishing Attacks by Threat Group “The Com” On The Rise

Apr 29, 2024 2:03:09 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cyber activity by the group "The Com," which leverages (SIM) swapping, cryptocurrency theft, swatting, and corporate intrusions, is increasing.

Phishing Campaigns Spoof the U.S. Postal Service

Apr 29, 2024 2:03:02 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Akamai have found that phishing sites impersonating the U.S. Postal Service get as much traffic as the real USPS website.

How an Athletic Director Exploited AI to Frame a Principal with Fabricated Racist Comments

Apr 26, 2024 10:15:06 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

In an unsettling turn of events, a high school athletic director in Maryland is accused of using artificial intelligence (AI) in a morally horrible manner.

US Justice Department Accuses Iranian Nationals of Launching Spear Phishing Attacks

Apr 26, 2024 8:20:23 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The US Department of Justice has indicted four Iranian nationals for allegedly launching spear phishing attacks against the US government and defense contractors. In one instance, the ...

New Report Finds That 27% of Small Businesses Would Be Put Out of Business By A Cyber Attack

Apr 25, 2024 8:23:51 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the pressure is mounting on small and medium businesses (SMBs), as they must get their cyber preparedness correct or the next cyber attacks ...

AI-Assisted Phishing Attacks Are on the Rise

Apr 25, 2024 8:23:39 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Threat actors are increasingly using generative AI tools to improve their phishing campaigns, according to a new report from Zscaler.

USPS Surges to Take Top Spot as Most Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks

Apr 23, 2024 10:00:21 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

New data shows phishing attacks are deviating from the traditional focus on technology and retail sectors and are opting for alternate brands with widespread appeal.

4 out of 5 of Physicians Were Impacted by February’s Cyber Attack on Change Healthcare

Apr 22, 2024 9:32:58 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new survey of physicians details the devastating impact of the Change Healthcare cyber attack on the healthcare sector.

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