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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The Last Watchdog

MAY 11, 2023

1 business communications tool. Related: The need for timely training At RSA Conference 2023 , I learned all about a new category of email security — referred to as integrated cloud email security ( ICES ) – that is helping companies more effectively keep email threats in check. Email remains by far the no.1

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IT Governance

JULY 3, 2019

Phishing scams aren’t as compelling as some of the more sophisticated attacks that you read about. After all, every unusual email you receive could be a phishing scam, whether it’s an account reset message from Amazon or a work request from your boss. Sustained threat of spear phishing. Think you’re not susceptible to phishing?

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IT Governance

APRIL 9, 2018

Phishing scams are relatively mundane compared to the sophisticated attacks that you read about in the news, but it’s important to remember that sometimes the biggest threats are right at your doorstep. Fortunately, two recent reports have indicated that most organisations are well aware of the threat of phishing.

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KnowBe4

MAY 21, 2019

Here’s another, this one offering four pieces of advice for security awareness training managers based on the findings of the DBIR. This means security awareness managers cannot exempt executives from training. Turn Employees into Phish Fighters. Educate the Execs. Short answer: get creative.

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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

JULY 29, 2019

Phishing attacks are a persistent threat to businesses. A staggering 90% of breaches involve phishing, according to Verizon’s Data Breach Digest. And these attacks are on the rise – Proofpoint’s 2019 State of the Phish Report reveals that 83% of survey respondents experienced phishing attacks in 2018.

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KnowBe4

MAY 22, 2023

According to QRTIGER , an online QR code generator company, dynamic QR code scans increased 433% globally from 2021 to 2022. In 2022, the FBI released a warning that QR codes may be tampered with by cybercriminals to direct victims to malicious sites.

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IT Governance

JULY 18, 2019

But those measures aren’t much help when criminals use phishing scams to bypass organisations’ defences and hit them where they’re most vulnerable: their employees. Fraudsters have countless tricks up their sleeve when targeting people for attacks, but perhaps the most dangerous is spear phishing. What is spear phishing?

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KnowBe4

JUNE 13, 2023

CyberheistNews Vol 13 #24 | June 13th, 2023 [The Mind's Bias] Pretexting Now Tops Phishing in Social Engineering Attacks The New Verizon DBIR is a treasure trove of data. The DBIR Figure 35 shows that Pretexting is now more prevalent than Phishing in Social Engineering incidents. Currently, the U.S.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2023

Email impersonation threats are proving to be the most difficult to block as social engineering helps cybercriminals successfully deceive both end users and the security tools designed to protect them. 36 percent of email display names are altered to a more granular level and pose as specific individuals.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 11, 2023

Cybercriminals use social engineering techniques like phishing, spear phishing and impersonation to manipulate your employees in attempts to hack into your organization causing significant downtime risks. The human factor is involved in 82% of data breaches, according to the 2022 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report.

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eSecurity Planet

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

LODEINFO has been observed engaged in a spear- phishing campaign since December 2019 by JPCERT/CC. They observed another spear-phishing campaign in March 2022. The malicious Word documents contained fake security notices that invited the victims to “Enable Editing” and “Enable Content,” which executes malicious VBA code.

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KnowBe4

AUGUST 6, 2023

Assisting with the creation of spear phishing emails, cracking tools and verifying stolen credit cards, the existence of FraudGPT will only accelerate the frequency and efficiency of attacks.

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IT Governance

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This Sunday is both Halloween and the end of National Cyber Security Awareness Month – and what better way to mark the occasion than with some cyber security horror stories? Will you have nightmares over Evil Twins or be scared straight by phishing scams? Who’s behind the mask? Trick or treat. Hack-o-lantern.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 29, 2023

These models could be used to create highly convincing and contextually relevant phishing messages or fake social media profiles, enhancing the efficacy of social engineering attacks. These sophisticated AI tools are already being used to sway public opinion or create political unrest, there are a whopping 40 global elections in 2024.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 22, 2022

A recent experience highlighted that security awareness training and most alerts to users about unsafe practices may be making the error of being too general. An alert came in one morning about a security alert generated by my device. Security Awareness Training Improvements Coming. “As I was intrigued.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

ChatGPT has raised alarm among cybersecurity researchers for its unnerving ability in composing everything from sophisticated malware to phishing lures – but it’s important to keep in mind that the tool can help support cybersecurity defenses as well. ChatGPT Security Tools Coming?

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 24, 2023

Best practices Just two easy technology fixes can help protect against a lot of cyberattacks: multi-factor authentication and deep e-mail scanning , in which incoming emails are automatically screened to avoid phishing and problems. It’s not possible to fly across North America that fast.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 2, 2022

I visited with Maor Bin, co-founder and CEO of Tel Aviv-based Adaptive Shield , a pioneer in a new security discipline referred to as SaaS Security Posture Management (SSPM.) For instance, an entire cottage industry of cybersecurity vendors has ramped up specifically to help companies improve their cloud “security posture management.”.

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KnowBe4

MAY 3, 2019

Our customers asked for a better way to monitor their simulated phishing campaigns, and we listened: Introducing our new Phishing Dashboard. We’ve completely redesigned our tool’s dashboard to highlight the most actionable analytics: Live statistics on all running campaigns. Trending performance over the last five campaigns.

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IT Governance

MARCH 30, 2021

For example, compared to a year ago, fewer organisations are using security monitoring tools (35% vs 40%) or performing any form of user monitoring (32% vs 38%). This can be seen by proportion of phishing attacks, which rely on exploiting human weaknesses. The effects of data breaches. Do they click a link right away?

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The Last Watchdog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We may think we know how to recognize a social engineering attack or phishing email, but with the amount of information available to attackers through open platforms and stolen information, they may know far more about us than we realize. They compromised an existing tool to penetrate and reside in the enterprise system.

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KnowBe4

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Phish You for Information to Supposedly Get a Gift Card. Live Demo] Ridiculously Easy Security Awareness Training and Phishing. Old-school awareness training does not hack it anymore. Get a look at THREE NEW FEATURES and see how easy it is to train and phish your users. Did You Know?

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eSecurity Planet

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The survey also found almost unanimous faith in the benefits of security awareness training: Fully 96 percent of respondents believe training can bring about long-term, positive changes to their employees’ cybersecurity behavior. ” Also read: Cybersecurity Training and Tech Aren’t Enough; ‘Culture Change’ Needed.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Immuta’s technology helps with secure data in the cloud at a granular level and allows for enforcing data security policies. Developer Tools and SDKs. He has over 20 years experience in identity and security. Developer tools and SDKs are becoming more important with cybersecurity,” said Lee.

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KnowBe4

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

A new report uncovers the scope and sophistication found in just one cybercrime vendor’s business that has aided credential harvesting and impersonation attacks for the last 6 years.

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IBM Big Data Hub

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Learn more about malware Social engineering and phishing Frequently referred to as “human hacking,” social engineering manipulates targets into taking actions that expose confidential information, threaten their own or their organization’s financial well-being, or otherwise compromise personal or organizational security.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

DECEMBER 13, 2023

While the practical impact of sanctions is limited, and ransomware is an issue that continues to plague organizations of all sizes, there are still methods and tools that a company can implement to protect against ransomware attacks. What Can Organizations Do?

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IBM Big Data Hub

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT, enable more attackers to make smarter, more personalized approaches, and deepfake attacks will become increasingly prevalent. Combatting generative AI attacks will involve implementing organization-wide cybersecurity awareness and training.

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eSecurity Planet

APRIL 12, 2024

Ensure that the tools you purchase are in line with data management standards, regulatory needs, and your financial limits. Customize training materials to address these specific concerns, including data handling protocols, password management , and phishing attempt identification.

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eSecurity Planet

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Because QR codes can open links automatically, hackers can use them to redirect users to forged websites and thus improve the success rate of their phishing campaigns , for example. See the Top Vulnerability Management Tools for 2022. Counterfeit Codes. Hacking with Malicious QR Codes.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 13, 2021

There are additional safety measures you can (and should) take to teach your child as they grow, things like installing virus protection, enabling multi-factor authentication, using password managers, and raising awareness about phishing scams. Make it a family conversation.

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KnowBe4

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The first phishing campaigns have already been sent and more will be coming that try to trick you into clicking on a variety of links about blood drives, charitable donations, or "exclusive" videos. New data found in GreatHorn's 2023 State of Email Security report shows that this is exactly what's been happening in the last 12 months.

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Security Affairs

MAY 7, 2021

For these reasons, this layer can be vulnerable to phishing (scammers can pass themselves off as a legitimate contact trying to steal information) and hijacking (a valid user session is exploited to gain unauthorized access to the system). An IDS is a tool to detect possible unwanted manipulation of a particular system or network.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In the spirit of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), my colleague Ashvin Kamaraju wrote about how organizations can use fundamental controls to secure their information technology. Effective digital security doesn’t end at “Secure IT,” however. Building a Robust Security Culture.

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KnowBe4

APRIL 25, 2019

But it’s not just about phishing. Awareness is one powerful tool in efforts to combat and prevent these crimes.” ” We’re glad Gregory mentioned awareness, though we might be thinking of it a little differently then she is. billion in losses across just more than 20,000 incidents.

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