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CyberheistNews Vol 13 #14 [Eyes on the Prize] How Crafty Cons Attempted a 36 Million Vendor Email Heist

KnowBe4

Security solutions will help stop most attacks, but for those that make it past scanners, your users need to play a role in spotting and stopping BEC, VEC and phishing attacks themselves – something taught through security awareness training combined with frequent simulated phishing and other social engineering tests.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 1 – 7 April 2024

IT Governance

Police launch investigation into spear phishing attack on MPs Leicestershire Police have begun an inquiry after 12 people working in Westminster reported that they had received unsolicited WhatsApp messages. According to Politico , the targets include three MPs, including a serving government minster.

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The Week in Cyber Security and Data Privacy: 15 – 21 April 2024

IT Governance

million records from World-Check, a screening database used to screen potential customers for links to illegal activity and government sanctions. NATO to launch new cyber centre Acknowledging that “cyberspace is contested at all times”, NATO will create a new cyber centre at its military headquarters in Mons, Belgium.