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? If you detect a phishing email, make sure to avoid all links, and report them!

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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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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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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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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 kind that could throw off even your most security-aware employees. Carefully crafted emails like these containing a malicious link can fool even the most security-aware of employees.

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Security Boulevard

DECEMBER 23, 2021

The Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) hosted its 16th annual Electronic Crime Research symposium, APWG eCrime 2021 in early December. The three-day event saw 12 peer-reviewed papers on cybercrime and ecrime presented and discussed from both academia and the cybersecurity sectors. The three tracks.

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Webroot

AUGUST 27, 2021

Another core aspect of cyber resilience is the ability to recover data and return to business in the event of an attack. Don’t overlook security awareness training. One aspect of ransomware prevention not mentioned by NIST is the importance of security awareness training.

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Based on data from more than 30,000 security incidents and more than 10,000 confirmed breaches, this year's report reveals a threat landscape where speed, simplicity, and stolen credentials dominate. Phishing accounted for nearly 25% of all breaches. The median time to click was just 21 minutes. Speed matters. "The

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

We’ve been doing our homework, and two things seem to be true about cybersecurity awareness training simultaneously: It can be very effective at protecting businesses from one of the most common security threats they face (the majority, according to the Ponemon Institute). Namely, phishing.

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Webroot

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

In fact, more than half (52%) of respondents now feel more at risk of suffering a ransomware attack due to these unfolding events. Budget constraints and small security teams were cited as the primary roadblocks. Sixty-seven percent of SMBs conduct security awareness training twice a year or less.

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SC Magazine

JULY 1, 2021

This creates a major gap in security awareness, considering the 65,000 ransomware attacks deployed in the U.S. in the last year and the continued rise in cyber events. As the former chief information security officer of Boston Medical Center, Sehgal has seen a shift in the focus hospitals place on security.

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SC Magazine

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

A graph representing the NIST Phish Scale scoring methodology. Introduced in September 2020, the NIST Phish Scale scores phishing emails based on certain key properties to determine their level of sophistication and deceptiveness. their organization faces.”.

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Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

Under Attack?

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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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SecureWorld News

MARCH 1, 2023

Any organization with a well-guarded security perimeter is low-hanging fruit as long as its employees fall for phishing hoaxes. Let's try to break bad and gain insights into the things that set the most successful phishing attacks apart from mediocre ones. Urgency is a scammer's best ally, too.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 31, 2022

The number of COVID-19 test-related phishing scams increased by 521% between October 2021 and January 2022, according to a report published by Barracuda Networks, a provider of security and data protection platforms.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 13, 2023

March Madness is one of the most watched, and anticipated, sporting events every year here in the U.S. What makes it most interesting is that it's the only major sporting event in the U.S. Cybercriminals will use any major event or tragedy that has captured the attention of the general public as bait for attacks.

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Pen Test Partners

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Even the more security-aware people with bolstered Microsoft 365 (M365) configurations are coming up blank as to how their comprehensive MFA policies have been bypassed. I’ll also cover the steps you can take to increase your security to try and stop your team falling foul of them. This took me all of 5 minutes to build.

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Cisco Security

JANUARY 10, 2023

As the majority of the global Covid fog finally started lifting in 2022, other events – and their associated risks – started to fill the headspace of C-level execs the world over. From Security Awareness to Culture Change. For the most effective security awareness, culture is key. CISO in the firing line.

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Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

close Read report > Cloud security that leads: Centralized, multi-layered protection now named a CNAPP Leader by IDC. Conducting regular employee training and awareness programs to create an AI security-aware culture. Under Attack? 6 Alerts Back Unread All Inside the criminal mind: Trend’s deep dive into cybercrime.

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IT Security Guru

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Spear Phishing While phishing remains one of the most prevalent methods cybercriminals use, spear phishing represents a refined form of the traditional phishing technique. As human errors have always been a significant cybersecurity risk and vulnerability, continuous security awareness education is paramount.

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Pen Test Partners

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

TL;DR Take lessons learned from investigation, such as reviewing how emails evaded existing phishing controls to update anti-malware policies. Configure Defender for Office and Defender for Cloud Apps threat and alert policies to prevent and detect email-based attacks. Even the most security aware user can be phished.

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Spinone

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Social engineering attacks , including phishing, spam, and viruses introduced via clickable links within e-mail affected 80% of the banking institutions in 2016. VoIP phishing and impersonation also victimized millions of corporate employees across the world , contributing to an even greater cyber threat.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

SAN ANTONIO–( BUSINESS WIRE )–Security Awareness Training and Human Risk Management company AwareGO today announced company milestones achieved and overall performance for 2021, including record year-over-year online revenue growth of 219%, enterprise revenue growth of 156%, and total revenue growth of 116%.

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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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eSecurity Planet

AUGUST 17, 2022

Best Cybersecurity Solutions : Overall Vendor Top Startup EDR Firewall SIEM Intrusion Detection Breach and Attack Simulation Encryption Small Business Security Email Security IAM NAC Vulnerability Management Security Awareness Training. Best Security Awareness Training: KnowBe4. Winner : Palo Alto Networks.

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SecureWorld News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Promoting a security-first mindset in your organization encourages employees to think about security in all their actions, from handling sensitive information to recognizing phishing attempts. SIEM systems can correlate events from different parts of the network, providing a comprehensive view of security events.

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Webroot

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The Opportunist – Hackers that exploit public events and socio-political crises for disruption or personal gain. Impersonators are known to use phishing , Business Email Compromise (BEC) and domain spoofing to lure victims, and they’re always looking for new ways to innovate. government stimulus payments are also on the rise.

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CyberSecurity Insiders

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Ultimately, if your employees have a security-first mindset and understand the threats, many APTs can be prevented. A robust security awareness program in which training is consistent and engaging is critical. Deploy advanced email filtering to prevent phishing attacks and test employees with phishing drills.

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SC Magazine

JULY 13, 2021

Speed is the natural enemy of security, and retailers must beware of increased risks of DDoS attacks, ransomware, fraudulent purchases, [and] phishing campaigns impersonating retailers.”. For this reason – unlike [how] it appears in this case – organizations are wise to limit the amount of data kept and stored in systems,” Kron said.

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Security Boulevard

AUGUST 23, 2021

Events like the 2020 U.S. Information manipulation has been around since Chinese general Sun Tzu wrote “The Art of War” in 550 BC. The Russians routinely use disinformation tactics to destabilize democracies.

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SecureWorld News

MAY 10, 2022

Even though World Password Day is over, it's never too late to remind your end-users that weak, unimaginative, and easy-to-guess passwords—like "123456," "qwerty," and, well… "password"—are poor options for securing accounts and devices. Also, try our Security Awareness content.

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SecureWorld News

JULY 13, 2023

User Awareness Training: Educating employees about cybersecurity best practices and raising awareness about common threats like phishing emails and social engineering attacks can significantly reduce the risk of successful breaches.

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SecureWorld News

MARCH 3, 2022

Through these blogs, you'll have a chance to learn about the speakers and Advisory Council members that make our events a success. It'll make it easier to find what you're looking for—whether that's a tip sheet on phishing or attending one of our virtual events. Seeing industry friends I haven't seen since before Covid!

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Responsible Cyber

APRIL 8, 2020

To mitigate this security challenge, businesses must educate their employees on the basics of cybersecurity and include cybersecurity policies in the onboarding process of every new employee. Security awareness should be ongoing and evolving. The Cloud Is not a Safe Haven from Security Flaws. Phishing and Spear Phishing.

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SecureWorld News

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Additionally, cybercriminals may be able to use inflation to their advantage, such as by sending phishing emails that appear to be from legitimate companies offering discounts or assistance. Organizations should educate their employees about cybersecurity best practices and how to identify and avoid phishing attacks.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 13, 2023

Key findings in the report include: The Critical Start Security Operations Center (SOC), which monitors millions of endpoints with more than 80,000 investigations a week, saw increases overall in the number of investigated alerts, alerts escalated to customers, and alerts that were of high or critical priority.

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