Scattered Spider Aims at US Insurers After UK Retail Hit, Google Warns
Scattered Spider targets US insurance firms after UK retail attacks, using social engineering to breach help desks and disrupt services, Google warns.
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What Is AI?
What is AI really? Throughout this article, I will remove the hype and get to the most honest answer ever.
How a Fake Cybersecurity Firm Became a Real Threat
Picture this: it’s 2021. You’re an IT professional, scrolling through LinkedIn, when a message pings. “Bastion Secure,” a new cybersecurity company, is hiring. The pay? Excellent.
Fake MFA Reset Warning Message
A KnowBe4 co-worker of mine recently got this SMS phishing message (i.e., smish).
Attackers fake IT support calls to steal Salesforce data
Over the past several months, a threat group has been actively breaching organizations’ Salesforce instances and exfiltrating customer and business data, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has warned. The attackers in question – curren…
The Worsening Landscape of Educational Cybersecurity
Last year, KnowBe4’s report “Exponential Growth in Cyber Attacks Against Higher Education Institutions” illustrated the growing cyber threats facing universities and colleges.
CFOs Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Using Legit NetBird Tool
CFOs are being targeted in a global phishing campaign using the legit NetBird tool to stealthily take control of devices, Trellix researchers warn.
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Beyond Credentials: When Every Data Point Becomes a Weapon
You know what’s interesting about data breaches? Everyone focuses on credit card numbers and financial data, but the reality is that every piece of information has value to someone.
Instagram Boss Warns of ‘Sophisticated’ Google Phishing Scam
Instagram head Adam Mosseri nearly fell for a convincing phishing scam posing as Google. Learn how attackers use real domains—and how to stay safe.
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If I Had Only 20 Seconds To Teach People How To Avoid Scams
Human risk management involves more than security awareness training, but training is a huge part of the mix.