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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: 15 – 21 April 2024

IT Governance

International law enforcement operation disrupts LabHost phishing-as-a-service platform A law enforcement operation involving 19 countries has disrupted LabHost, one of the world’s largest phishing-as-a-service platforms. 37 suspects have been arrested and the LabHost platform has been shut down.

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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. It’s also started automatically blocking bulk emails to help prevent spam and phishing campaigns.