Jane Frankland

APRIL 18, 2025

Adaptive security awareness training solutions leverage individuals data to personalize their security awareness training, ensuring that the right person receives the right training, at the right time.

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Jane Frankland

APRIL 15, 2025

A strong culture integrates security into the organisations DNA, helping everyone from entry-level employees to executives become active participants in defence. They rely on compliance-driven security awareness training that barely scratches the surface.

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Krebs on Security

OCTOBER 18, 2023

. “Fake browser update lures are effective because threat actors are using an end-user’s security training against them,” Proofpoint’s Dusty Miller wrote.

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The Last Watchdog

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Thus, even support emails listed for extensions from larger companies are usually routed to developers who may not have the level of security awareness required to find suspicion in such an attack. These emails are typically used for bug reporting.

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SecureList

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Users are still the weakest link, making Security Awareness training an important focus for corporate information security planning. User Execution and Phishing techniques ranked again in the top three threats, with nearly 5% of high-severity incidents involving successful social engineering.

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SecureWorld News

JANUARY 7, 2025

Like the Gingerbread Man, users can be tricked into falling for well-crafted schemes, emphasizing the need for security awareness and training to avoid such traps. The story's theme highlights the importance of staying vigilant and recognizing deceptive behavior.

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Security Boulevard

JUNE 26, 2025

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

For example, the CHRO might be responsible for ensuring security awareness training is included in all onboarding and training, and the CEO may be tasked with setting a "cyber risk appetite" that balances the value chain, strategic differentiators, and necessary controls."

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SecureWorld News

APRIL 28, 2025

These tests must be constant, varied, and psychologically realistic; otherwise, security awareness training risks becoming obsolete. The future of defense likely lies in predictive analytics layered with real-time threat emulation simulated attacks that mirror actual threat actor tactics.

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Phishing Social Engineering Engineering Data breaches 105

SecureWorld News

MARCH 18, 2025

Traditional Security Awareness Training (SAT) models are no longer sufficient to address the complexities of todays threat landscape. HRM, recognized as its own category by analysts, provides a more outcomes-based approach that goes beyond mere awareness.

Scams 94

Scams Mobile Phishing Education 94

Malwarebytes

APRIL 2, 2025

The rising popularity of these nudify services apparently has caused a selection of companies without any security awareness to hop on the money train. A researcher, famous for finding unprotected cloud storage buckets, has uncovered an unprotected AWS bucket belonging to the nudify service.

Media 88

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SecureList

MARCH 12, 2025

Recommendations for preventing incidents To protect your organization against cyberthreats and minimize the damage in the case of an attack, Kaspersky GERT experts recommend: Implementing a strong password policy and using multi-factor authentication Removing management ports from public access Adopting secure development practices to prevent insecure (..)

Ransomware 89

Ransomware Passwords Government Security Awareness 89

The Last Watchdog

JANUARY 30, 2025

For a regular user, there is no telltale sign that a privilege escalation has occurred unless the victim is highly security aware and goes out of their way to regularly inspect their browser settings and look for associations with an unfamiliar Google Workspace account.

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SecureList

APRIL 2, 2025

Organizations should establish robust security policies prohibiting software downloads from dubious sources like pirated websites and torrents. Additionally, regular security awareness training is essential for ensuring a proper level of employee vigilance. com sketchup-i3dmodels-download[.]top top polysoft[.]org top bsrecov4[.]digital

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The Last Watchdog

MAY 13, 2025

And no, Im not talking about security awareness training. When the goal is surviving the quarter, theres no incentive to remember what nearly broke the business last year. Organizations that normalize heroics without investing in disciplined learning and development are playing a dangerous game.

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SecureWorld News

JUNE 9, 2025

There's a massive need for integrating advanced technologies, rigorous assessments, supply chain vigilance, and a culture of security awareness; it's the only way the aviation industry can navigate new cyberthreats.

Cybersecurity 120

Cybersecurity Social Engineering Computers and Electronics Risk 120

Malwarebytes

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Train your employees in security awareness, so they can recognize phishing attempts and know what they can and can’t do on company-issued hardware. Make cybersecurity a company-wide issue, but also appoint a go-to person that has a responsibility, along with the time and the tools to perform that task.

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Small Business Backups Firewall VPN 95

Approachable Cyber Threats

JUNE 17, 2025

Increase Threat Awareness Unknown threats are, by nature, unexpected; it is often incredibly difficult to predict potential threats in an environment that is not actively managed. Regularly engaging in simulated incidents builds your team’s familiarity with systems and fosters a culture of security awareness.

Risk 52

Risk Cybersecurity Security Awareness Hacking 52

Cisco Security

JUNE 19, 2025

This ensures highly accurate decision-making and elevated security awareness, setting it apart from many other vendors. These capabilities empower organizations to maintain strong security visibility and effectiveness in an increasingly encrypted world.

Firewall 112

Firewall Encryption Engineering Risk 112

Trend Micro

JULY 2, 2025

Integrating AI security with existing security and cybersecurity processes , for seamless end-to-end protection across all environments. Conducting regular employee training and awareness programs to create an AI security-aware culture.

Cyber Risk 97

Cyber Risk Risk Cyber threats Artificial Intelligence 97

BH Consulting

MAY 28, 2025

Faced with these challenges, Brian said there are five steps to improving security: Identify the key assets you have Put in place effective risk management Develop a breach detection and response plan Ensure there are appropriate layers of protection Nurture a culture of security awareness.

Scams 59

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BH Consulting

JUNE 18, 2025

Brian said that teams developing security awareness and training programmes should think of them as colleagues and refer to them using that language. Brian believes nurturing a culture of security awareness is some of the best return on investment in cybersecurity that a business can make.

Cybersecurity 52

Cybersecurity Phishing Scams Education 52

SecureWorld News

MARCH 10, 2025

Lack of AI security awareness: While companies are increasingly investing in cybersecurity, few are prepared for AI-powered attacks from within. This access increases the potential impact of an insider threat. In fact, it even makes it easier to get valuable information that's often not even encrypted.

Risk 87

Risk Cybersecurity Healthcare Data breaches 87

Trend Micro

JUNE 10, 2025

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Cybersecurity 99

Cybersecurity Cyber Risk Risk Artificial Intelligence 99

Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing

JULY 10, 2025

As the sophistication of deepfakes and voice cloning attacks increases and GenAI improves its ability to mimic the human form, security awareness training needs to be complimented by technology that can help humans decipher what is real and what is fake.

Cybersecurity 62

Cybersecurity Encryption Technology Digital transformation 62

SecureList

JULY 7, 2025

This highlights the importance of regular employee training and raising awareness of corporate cybersecurity practices. We recommend specialized courses available on the Kaspersky Automated Security Awareness Platform , which help reduce employees’ susceptibility to email-based cyberattacks. com ru-exchange[.]com

Spyware 80

Spyware Malware Encryption Workplace Security 80

Jane Frankland

MAY 3, 2025

Equally important is the human element; ongoing employee security awareness training that’s adaptive and personalised to their role ensures that your workforce recognises and acts appropriately against threats like phishing or fraud attempts.

Cyber Attacks 100

Cyber Attacks Retail Cyber threats Backups 100

eSecurity Planet

MAY 1, 2025

While AI can block attacks and automate responses, security awareness, skilled analysts, and proactive threat hunting are irreplaceable. However, technology alone wont win this fight. The human element remains both the weakest link and the greatest hope.

Cybersecurity 58

Cybersecurity Mobile Phishing Artificial Intelligence 58

Jane Frankland

JUNE 27, 2025

“Amusement will outcompete information, and spectacle will outcompete arguments.” ” This observation, from Chris Hayes’ book T he Sirens’ Call: How Attention Became the World’s Most Endangered Resource cuts to the heart of a growing challenge in every domain of modern society.

Cybersecurity 130

Cybersecurity Risk Phishing Education 130

SecureWorld News

APRIL 3, 2025

I've seen too many security leaders win the initial battle for approval only to lose the war during implementation. A retail CISO secured executive support for a comprehensive security awareness program but failed to maintain communication during rollout.

Ransomware 80

Ransomware CISO Authentication Healthcare 80

Security Boulevard

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The post How Cybersecurity Training Must Adapt to a New Era of Threats appeared first on Security Boulevard. We have entered a new era of cyberthreats, and employees must be equipped to defend the company from more cunning and effective attacks than ever.

Cybersecurity 131

Cybersecurity Security Awareness 131

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Security leaders must leverage the best of both to truly protect an organization in today's complex digital environment — blending the old with the new. The post Blending Traditional and Emerging Cybersecurity Practices for a Holistic Approach appeared first on Security Boulevard.

Cybersecurity 128

Cybersecurity Security Awareness 128

Security Boulevard

JULY 4, 2025

The post Yet More Stalkerware Leaks Secret Data: ‘Catwatchful’ is Latest Nasty App appeared first on Security Boulevard. Content warning: Domestic abuse, stalking, controlling behavior, Schadenfreude, irony.

Social Engineering 126

Social Engineering Spyware Data privacy Data breaches 126

Security Boulevard

MAY 16, 2025

The post Linux Foundation Shares Framework for Building Effective Cybersecurity Teams appeared first on Security Boulevard. The Linux Foundation this week made available a customizable reference guide intended to help organizations identify critical cybersecurity skills requirements.

Cybersecurity 127

Cybersecurity Security Awareness 127

SecureWorld News

APRIL 23, 2025

Unfortunately, many security and risk leaders today use awareness as a way to deflect blame if something goes wrong. Stronger technical controls must be implemented that eliminate the ability to allow adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attack.

CISO 102

CISO Ransomware Backups Risk 102

Security Boulevard

JANUARY 10, 2025

The post Hackers Attack PowerSchool, Expose K-12 Teacher and Student Data appeared first on Security Boulevard. Affected K-12 school districts are scrambling to alert parents and staffs.

Education 115

Education Ransomware Software Data privacy 115

Security Boulevard

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The post 100 MILLION Americans in UnitedHealth PII Breach appeared first on Security Boulevard. Not cute: $UNH’s Change Healthcare unit paid a big ransom—its IT was as weak as a kitten.

Healthcare 133

Healthcare Social Engineering Authentication Data privacy 133