KnowBe4

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The Wall Street Journal recently published an article about using highly-emotionally charged, “controversial”, subjects in simulated phishing tests. Since the article was published, we have had readers and customers ask us how we felt about the use of controversial simulated phishing tests, especially since they are part of our offering.

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Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

So here’s a quick refresher course on how to make it through the next few weeks without getting snookered online. USE A CREDIT CARD: It’s nearly impossible for consumers to tell how secure a main street or online merchant is, and safety seals or attestations that something is “hacker safe” are a guarantee of nothing.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

This post analyzed the numerous phishing campaigns targeting users and organizations in Italy. Phishing is a ploy to trick users into revealing personal or financial information through an e-mail, Web site, and even through instant messaging. Phishing can also be used as a precursor attack to drop malware. Just to name a few.

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 9, 2023

A phishing simulation is a cybersecurity exercise that tests an organization’s ability to recognize and respond to a phishing attack. During a phishing simulation, employees receive simulated phishing emails (or texts or phone calls) that mimic real-world phishing attempts. million phishing sites.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 28, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #13 | March 28th, 2023 [Eye Opener] How to Outsmart Sneaky AI-Based Phishing Attacks Users need to adapt to an evolving threat landscape in which attackers can use AI tools like ChatGPT to craft extremely convincing phishing emails, according to Matthew Tyson at CSO. "A We must ask: 'Is the email expected?

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Krebs on Security

JULY 23, 2018

Google has not had any of its 85,000+ employees successfully phished on their work-related accounts since early 2017, when it began requiring all employees to use physical Security Keys in place of passwords and one-time codes, the company told KrebsOnSecurity. A YubiKey Security Key made by Yubico. a mobile device).

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IT Governance

JUNE 8, 2023

Phishing is one of the most common and dangerous forms of cyber crime. Despite an array of technological solutions designed to counter phishing attacks – from antimalware software to password protections – the main weapon in anyone’s arsenal should be knowledge and awareness. How common are phishing attacks?

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The Last Watchdog

APRIL 2, 2024

It’s a digital swindle as old as the internet itself, and yet, as the data tells us, the vast majority of security incidents are still rooted in the low-tech art of social engineering. Related: AI makes scam email look real Fresh evidence comes from Mimecast’s “The State of Email and Collaboration Security” 2024 report.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 13, 2023

October is both Cybersecurity Awareness Month in the US and European Cyber Security Month in the EU – twin campaigns on either side of the Atlantic that aim to improve awareness of the importance of cyber security both at work and at home, and provide tips on how to stay secure.

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Krebs on Security

MAY 29, 2019

Would your average Internet user be any more vigilant against phishing scams if he or she faced the real possibility of losing their job after falling for one too many of these emails? based firm that helps companies educate and test employees on how not to fall for phishing scams. ” Rohyt Belani , CEO of Leesburg, Va.-based

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Krebs on Security

JANUARY 13, 2020

Anyone searching for a primer on how to spot clever phishing links need look no further than those targeting customers of Apple , whose brand by many measures remains among the most-targeted. The best advice to sidestep phishing scams is to avoid clicking on links that arrive unbidden in emails, text messages and other mediums.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

However, there’s still a long way to go to achieve deep interoperability of interconnected services in a way that preserves privacy and is very secure. This step assures that the device meets an interoperability threshold as well as integrates robust security mechanisms at the device level. BIMI is a case in point.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ransomware attacks use several methods, or vectors, to infect networks or devices, including tricking individuals into clicking malicious links using phishing emails and exploiting vulnerabilities in software and operating systems, such as remote access.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Cybersecurity firm Armorblox discovered a new phishing campaign aimed at American Express customers. Armorblox researchers uncovered a new phishing campaign that is targeting American Express customers. The phishing email, marked by Google as safe, was delivered to more than 16,000 users’ addresses. Pierluigi Paganini.

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Phishing attacks are nothing new, but scammers are getting savvier with their tactics. Other Iranian-based cyberattacks have included hackers targeting Albanian government systems and spear phishing scams. Here are four new phishing trends keeping businesses on their toes. Spear phishing. Phishing via texting.

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OpenText Information Management

AUGUST 18, 2022

Today’s security threats pose many challenges for organizations. Ransomware has evolved, phishing is all too common, and law enforcement agencies have enormous backlogs of crimes requiring investigations. As we continue to transform and recover from the pandemic, security teams must adapt to an ever-expanding threat landscape.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 25, 2020

government properties and phishing pages. Unfortunately, part of that message is misleading and may help perpetuate a popular misunderstanding about Web site security and trust that phishers have been exploiting for years now. The text I have a beef with is the bit on the right, beneath the “This site is secure” statement.

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IT Governance

APRIL 5, 2023

Malware is one of the most common cyber security threats that organisations and individuals face. IT Governance Podcast 2023-7: Capita, ChatGPT and TikTok (yet again) 5th April 2023 How to Prevent Malware Attacks: 8 Tips for 2023 5th April 2023 List of Data Breaches and Cyber Attacks in March 2023 – 41.9

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IT Governance

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Welcome to our February 2023 review of phishing attacks, in which we explore the latest email scams and the tactics that cyber criminals use to trick people into handing over personal data. The researchers are most concerned about spear phishing, which is a sophisticated form of fraud.

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KnowBe4

MAY 19, 2022

If only security awareness training was that simple in Europe. Tell people not to click a link, pat each other on the back, and ride off into the sunset.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 1, 2021

It is an online scam attack quite similar to Phishing. The term Pharming is a combination of two words Phishing and Farming. Primarily the Pharming attack is planned to gain sensitive data like login credentials, personally identifiable information (PII), social security numbers, bank details, and more. Pharming vs phishing.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This data may include usernames, passwords, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and other sensitive information. They may use various tactics to evade antivirus and other security measures. It violates privacy and security regulations, and individuals involved in such activities can face severe legal consequences.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

MARCH 18, 2024

QR Code Scams: What You Need to Know About This Phishing Tactic madhav Tue, 03/19/2024 - 06:10 In a world where individuals and organizations alike are increasingly dependent on digital processes, cybercriminals are constantly looking for and developing new ways to exploit technology to take advantage of their targets.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 4, 2023

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

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

How to Secure Access for your Seasonal Workers. To cope with the continuous flow of personnel, businesses need to establish a robust and effective Identity and Access Management policy to reduce potential security risks and enable seamless and instant access to digital systems. Mon, 11/21/2022 - 05:36.

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KnowBe4

MARCH 12, 2024

Scammers are impersonating job-seeking platform Dice with phony employment opportunities designed to steal victims’ information.

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Threatpost

JUNE 28, 2022

Shrav Mehta, CEO, Secureframe, outlines the top six bad habits security teams need to break to prevent costly breaches, ransomware attacks and prevent phishing-based endpoint attacks.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 10, 2021

Welcome to August’s review of phishing scams, in which we look at criminals’ latest tactics and provide examples of successful frauds. Microsoft issues alert about “crafty” phishing scams. Security researchers at Microsoft are again warning users about phishing scams imitating SharePoint. Do they click a link?

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KnowBe4

MARCH 24, 2023

One of the up and coming methods used by criminals is vishing (voice phishing ). This is where an attacker phones up a victim to simulate a trusted source such as a bank to phish for sensitive information. No one is immune from a vishing attack, even the Social Security Administration.

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IT Governance

AUGUST 13, 2020

Cyber Essentials, the UK government-assured security scheme, is a terrific way of giving you a general overview of the effectiveness of your cyber security practices. What Cyber Essentials lacks, though, is a process to manage your day-to-day security concerns. That’s where Cyber Security as a Service comes in.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JANUARY 20, 2022

How to activate multifactor authentication everywhere. Verizon’s Data Breach Investigation 2021 Report indicates that over 80% of breaches evolve phishing, brute force or the use of lost or stolen credentials. Make sure the solution you choose is built for security. Data security. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 10:19.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 8, 2022

When organizations implement Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance ( DMARC ), they expect to tighten email security and protect against spoofing and other spam email attacks. See the Top Secure Email Gateway Solutions. What is DMARC? email domain providers and many corporate and government entities.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 19, 2020

The COVID-19 epidemic has brought a wave of email phishing attacks that try to trick work-at-home employees into giving away credentials needed to remotely access their employers’ networks. The employee phishing page bofaticket[.]com. Image: urlscan.io.

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IT Governance

JANUARY 13, 2021

With millions of people across the UK set to receive COVID-19 vaccinations within the coming weeks, cyber security experts are warning people about related scams. Researchers at Check Point and KnowBe4 have both spotted phishing campaigns exploiting the public’s uncertainty or eagerness to receive a vaccine. Can you spot a scam?

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 15, 2024

Organizations have spent millions developing and implementing cutting-edge technologies to bolster their defenses against such threats, and many already have security awareness campaigns, so why are we failing to stop these attacks? This approach requires a shift, but how do we accomplish it?

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IT Governance

APRIL 22, 2020

Phishing scams. In more positive news, the NCSC (National Cyber Security Centre) has created a new service that’s designed to spread awareness of cyber crime. The Suspicious Email Reporting Service allows people to send any suspicious emails they receive to the UK government’s cyber security agency.

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IT Governance

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Welcome to our November review of phishing scams, in which we examine the latest campaigns and the tactics being used by cyber criminals to fool you into handing over your information. Phishing attacks are harder to spot on your smartphone. Phishing attacks are harder to spot on your smartphone.

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