Monthly Archives: October 2024

In a shocking turn of events, an unnamed company based in the UK has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber attack after inadvertently hiring a North Korean hacker as a remote IT worker.

Microsoft warns that threat actors are abusing legitimate file-hosting services to launch phishing attacks. These attacks are more likely to bypass security filters and appear more convincing to employees who frequently use these services.

AI is quickly becoming the basis for more cyber attacks, leading organizations to realize the risk it presents. A new report now shows that AI-enhanced cyber attacks are now the top concern of security leaders.

New research shows that less malicious emails are getting past security scanners to the inbox, but also provides details about how phishing emails are becoming increasingly dangerous.

OpenAI has disclosed that its employees were targeted by spear-phishing attacks launched by a suspected Chinese state-sponsored threat actor.

We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Fall 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for the 14th consecutive quarter!

A North Korean threat actor is launching social engineering attacks against job seekers in the tech industry, according to researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42.

As ransomware becomes more pervasive, new data provides insight into how well organizations are responding and the attack vector being used most.

It was a Saturday morning, and I had grand plans. By “grand plans,” I mean sitting on the sofa, watching reruns of “The IT Crowd,” and pretending I didn’t hear the lawn mower calling my name.

We are thrilled to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the latest G2 Grid Report that compares security awareness training (SAT) vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence.

Depending on who you ask, between 70 and 90 percent of cyber risk has human error as the root cause. That’s why Human Risk Management (HRM) is so important. And here is the next major advance in HRM. We’re thrilled … Read More

We live in a world where, despite the sharing of information online, we feel like those interactions will never reach home.  But a new scam – covered on WTSP Tampa Bay’s Channel 10 news – demonstrates how scammers will use personal details … Read More

A partnering of European and Latin American law enforcement agencies took down the group behind the mobile phone credential theft of 483,000 victims.

Cybercriminals have found a new way of leveraging legitimate web services for malicious purposes, this time with the benefit of added automation of campaign actions.

The Trinity ransomware gang is launching double-extortion attacks against organizations in the healthcare sector, according to an advisory from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The ransomware gains initial access via phishing emails or software vulnerabilities.

As the recent hurricane Helene caused major damage and as hurricane Milton is expected to make landfall in Florida soon, deepfakes are spreading misinformation on social media.

As remote work and connecting while traveling has become the norm, mobile device security responsibilities have also increased.

Attackers continue to exploit URL rewriting to hide their phishing links from email security filters, according to researchers at Abnormal Security.