Monthly Archives: September 2022

The Number of Phishing Attack Cases in Japan Hit an All-Time High

The number of reported cases of phishing to Japan’s Council of Anti-Phishing reached over 100,000 in July, just as a notice of scams impersonating Japan’s National Tax Agency is released.

REvil Springs Back to Life and Hits a Fortune 500 Company

The previously-thought defunct cybercriminal gang appears to not only reopened for business but has re-established themselves as a major threat by touting 400GBs of stolen data.

So You’re Certified in Cybersecurity – Now what?

Congratulations to the more than 1,500 individuals who passed the (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity℠ during our pilot program. They are now on their path to full certification!   If you’ve passed the Certified in Cybersecurity exam, our entry-level certification, you have … Read More

Instagram Phishing: Scammers Exploit Instagram Verification Program

Researchers at Vade warn that an email phishing campaign is informing users that their Instagram account is eligible to receive a blue verification badge. If a user clicks the link, they’ll be taken to a spoofed Instagram login page designed … Read More

Latest Cyberthreats and Advisories – September 2, 2022

Cryptocurrency crime, tech vulnerabilities and high-profile breaches rock the cybersecurity world this week. Here are the latest threats and advisories for the week of September 2, 2022. Threat Advisories and Alerts Over $1 Billion Stolen in Cryptocurrency on Decentralized Finance … Read More

Fraud Warning from DHS OIG

The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General (DHS OIG) has issued an alert to warn that scammers are posing as DHS employees.

Enrollment Is Open for Free One Million Certified in Cybersecurity

(ISC)² is making a cybersecurity career more accessible. As part of our commitment to help close the cybersecurity workforce gap and diversify those working in the field, we are offering FREE (ISC)² Certified in Cybersecurity Online Self-Paced Training and exams … Read More

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from August 2022

Check out the 50 new pieces of training content added in August, alongside the always fresh content update highlights and new features.

The Cybersecurity Workforce Climate in Asia

“The unfilled demand of cybersecurity positions is 2.72 million, down from 2020. However, it is primarily coming from Asia because every region around the globe went up, demand outpacing supply, except for in Asia,” Clar Rosso said in discussing the … Read More