CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 14, 2021

Phishing exercises are an important tool towards promoting security awareness in an organization. Phishing is effective, simply because it works. However, any social engineer can devise a marvelously deceptive message with an irresistible link that only the most tech-savvy person would spot as a phishing test.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 6, 2023

In our most recent Remote Sessions webcast, Roger Grimes, computer security expert and Data-Driven Defense Evangelist for KnowBe4, gave a deep dive on phishing and how to properly mitigate and prevent phishing attacks. What is phishing? Social engineering has its tells, though.

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SC Magazine

MAY 4, 2021

Infosec’s Choose Your Own Adventure training game “Deep Space Danger” tests employees on their knowledge of social engineering. The employees at your organization are badly in need of security awareness training. Two of them are fraudsters trying to socially engineer their way onto the station.

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Spinone

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What is social engineering? Social engineering is a manipulative technique used by criminals to elicit specific actions in their victims. Social engineering is seldom a stand-alone operation. money from a bank account) or use it for other social engineering types. George vs.

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Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Cyber Security Awareness Month: Time to Act and Protect Trust. We’re approaching the end of Cyber Security Awareness Month , an annual event dedicated to increasing awareness of cybersecurity topics globally. Recognize phishing. Phishing is a popular tactic for cybercriminals.

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The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 2, 2024

Organizations must stay ahead of these threats, but it can be challenging due to the dynamic nature of the cybersecurity landscape. Lack of security awareness and education. Often, employees within organizations lack sufficient security awareness and education. Conduct regular security testing and code reviews.

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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 23, 2023

Spear phishing is a more targeted and effective phishing technique that attempts to exploit specific individuals or groups within an organization. While phishing uses a broader range of tactics, such as mass emailing to random recipients, spear phishing is often well-researched and tailored to high-value targets.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 26, 2020

GoDaddy made the headlines for an initiative that is dividing cybersecurity community, it sent phishing messages offering bonuses to its employees. The web provider apologized Thursday for the cyber security test aimed at verifying the response of its personnel to a phishing campaign. SecurityAffairs – hacking, phishing).

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 13, 2023

In our increasingly digital world, where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, cyber-security awareness has become an indispensable skill. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide on how to create cybersecurity awareness and protect yourself and your digital assets from potential threats.

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Webroot

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Security awareness training is one of the most straightforward ways to improve a business’ overall resilience against cyberattacks. Thanks to the disruptions to “normal” work routines that COVID-19 has brought, launching a company-wide training program to teach end users how to avoid phishing scams and online risks is a big challenge.

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SC Magazine

MARCH 24, 2021

A California state agency was victimized by a phishing incident last week in which an employee clicked on a link that provided access to the employee’s account for some 24 hours. Unfortunately, it seems to occur too commonly in government institutions that we must absolutely trust to place our social interests above all else,” Wade said.

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Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

While orchestrated, targeted phishing attacks are nothing new to experienced IT and cybersecurity pros, AI has added to their ferocity and sophistication. The post How AI is Encouraging Targeted Phishing Attacks appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Social engineering schemes continue to flourish, making their way into company inboxes with the intent to mislead employees into downloading malicious software. These schemes appear fraudulent to those familiar with phishing. The post Thwarting Phishing Threats With Simulations appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Proofpoint has announced its 2022 State of the Phish report, which is the latest in-depth look at end-user awareness, vulnerability, and resilience. The eighth annual study features an analysis of global survey responses, simulated phishing exercises, and real-world attacks. Register here!

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Webroot

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Earlier this year, the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) published updated recommendations for phishing simulations in security awareness training programs. The thinking obviously being that letting users in on the phishing simulation game will heighten suspicion of their inbox and skew baseline results.

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The Last Watchdog

JUNE 22, 2023

June 22, 2023 — Malicious emails have reached a crescendo in 2023 according to the latest report from cybersecurity software and services provider Fortra. Social engineering combined with advancing technology such as generative AI has made attacks more advanced and harder to spot. . Eden Prairie, Minn.,

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Phish or Be Phished. Email phishing attacks are becoming more challenging to spot. Why did the email provider’s email anti-spam and anti-phish protection layer not quarantine the message? Even with a generic greeting, you would think an AL-powered anti-phishing protection engine would have blocked the message.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 20, 2023

Kevin Mitnick, who turned legendary hacking exploits and two prison terms into a career as an esteemed cybersecurity leader, died Sunday at age 59 after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer, KnowBe4 revealed today. KnowBe4 has been ranked in the top 20 on our list of the top cybersecurity companies for several years.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 31, 2020

Even the title of SecureWorld's first story about the incident had questions: "Famous Twitter Accounts Hacked: Insider Threat or Social Engineering Attack?". Spear phishing: what security experts are saying. We all know how damaging a spear phishing attack can be. But now, Twitter finally has given us some answers.

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Security Boulevard

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Reddit got hacked with a “sophisticated” spear phishing attack. The post Reddit Hacked — 2FA is no Phishing Phix appeared first on Security Boulevard. The individual victim was an employee who clicked the wrong email link.

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The Last Watchdog

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

The good news is that companies today have ready access to a wide variety of tools that can simulate common types of attacks and boost employee awareness. This tool, from Cofense, proactively engages employees via simulated attacks based on real-time threats for various phishing tactics. Here’s a guide to five such services.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 22, 2024

The post From Phishing to Friendly Fraud: Anticipating 2024’s Fraud Dynamics appeared first on Security Boulevard. Planning for emerging fraud trends can help you stay a step ahead of criminals’ new tactics, protect your revenue and customer relationships.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

JUNE 7, 2023

Therefore, it’s crucial that small businesses make cybersecurity a top priority. What drives more cybersecurity attacks on small businesses? Small businesses are on the target list of hackers mainly because they focus less on security. On average, SMBs and small businesses allocate 5%-20% of their total budget to security.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 9, 2022

Twilio (NYSE:TWLO) customer data has leaked—after a simple phishing attack on employees. The post Twilio Fails Simple Test — Leaks Private Data via Phishing appeared first on Security Boulevard.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Global inflation can have, and is having, a significant impact on cybersecurity. As prices rise, organizations may be tempted to cut back on cybersecurity spending, making them more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Additionally, inflation can make it more difficult for organizations to keep up with the latest cybersecurity threats.

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SC Magazine

JANUARY 26, 2021

companies as a primary target of a new phishing scheme. Cybercriminals have been using a phishing kit featuring fake Office 365 password alerts as a lure to target the credentials of chief executives, business owners and other high-level corporate leaders. The company could not be certain, however, if the V4 phishing kit was involved.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The post Russian FSB Targets US and UK Politicians in Sneaky Spear-Phish Plan appeared first on Security Boulevard. TA446’s new TTPs: “Star Blizzard” FSB team called out by Five Eyes governments (again).

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Spinone

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Phishing attacks are one of the main cyber threats involving mistakes by workers. Arranging training for your employees is a great way to protect your company against phishing and its expensive and time-consuming consequences. So, let’s take a look at notable phishing awareness training providers.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The post Romance Scammers are Adopting Approval Phishing Tactics appeared first on Security Boulevard. They can be lucrative, pulling in millions in stolen cryptocurrency, but they also can end up going nowhere if the targeted victim becomes suspicious or the bad actor decides there won’t be a payoff.

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CSO Magazine

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

With this in mind, security and IT teams must adjust their strategies to effectively manage this new hybrid workforce at scale. An important aspect of this change involves training your employees on cybersecurity hygiene. The key to mitigating the human risk factor in hybrid workforce cybersecurity is education.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 28, 2022

Phishing attacks have steadily been on the rise, and according to Proofpoint's 2021 State of the Phish Report , over half of all participants reported receiving a successful phishing attack in 2020. Criminals use departmental reputation to trick users into trusting phishing lures.

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SecureWorld News

DECEMBER 7, 2022

As the world becomes increasingly reliant on technology, cybersecurity remains a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. From advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) to the continued evolution of ransomware and cyberattacks, the coming year is sure to bring significant developments in the world of cybersecurity.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

MARCH 23, 2021

Riviera Cybersecurity Webinar held on March 16th, 2021 gave a conclusion that the shipping employees and the companies need to be well prepared as the coming months will be tough on those indulging in various business activities in Maritime Industry.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

APRIL 16, 2021

According to researchers at INKY, in the last few months, there’s been a sharp rise in these work-related phishing lures. The emails pose as company updates and are often socially engineered to look like they have been personally tailored to the recipient. The kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees.

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eSecurity Planet

DECEMBER 7, 2022

Despite all this, there is one tech category that has held up fairly well: Cybersecurity. Just look at a report from M&A advisory firm Houlihan Lokey , which found that private cybersecurity company funding grew by 9.4% There have been a number of impressive funding rounds this year for cybersecurity startups.

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Security Boulevard

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

energy organization fell victim to a QR code phishing attack, highlighting the ever-evolving tactics used by attackers. Finally, we […] The post The FBI’s Qakbot Takedown, QR Code Phishing Attacks, Dox Anyone in America for $15 appeared first on Shared Security Podcast. Next, we explore how a major U.S.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

In its latest research , SlashNext—a provider of multi-channel phishing and human hacking solutions—delves into the emerging use of generative AI, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, and the cybercrime tool WormGPT, in Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks.

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