Researchers at Silent Push warn that a phishing campaign is using malicious Google Ads to conduct payroll redirect scams.
Monthly Archives: December 2024
CyberheistNews Vol 14 #50 Cruel Year-End Twist: When Fake Firing Is A Real Phishing Attack
Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from November 2024
Check out the November updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.
Unwrapping Cybersecurity: A Festive “Die Hard” Guide
It is the holiday season. Think twinkling lights, the scent of pine, and cyber threats lurking in the shadows, waiting to pounce quicker than Bruce Willis can say, “Yippee ki yay.”
Why Controversial Phishing Emails Do Not Work
Frequently, when a cybersecurity training manager sends out a controversial simulated phishing attack message that angers a bunch of employees and ends up making headlines, we get called by the media to comment on the story.
IRS Warns of Holiday-Themed Shopping Scams
The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued an advisory warning taxpayers to be on the lookout for holiday-themed shopping scams.
The Rise of Phishing Attacks: How New Domain Extensions Are Fueling Cyber Crime
In recent years, the world of cybersecurity has witnessed a concerning trend: a significant increase in phishing attacks.
Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from November 2024
Check out the 84 new pieces of training content added in November, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features.
And the Winner of The Inside Man Biggest Fan Contest 2024 is…
It’s been several weeks since the exciting premiere of The Inside Man – Season 6 in St. Petersburg, Fl. If you missed my post, I talked about this magical night where we released the latest blockbuster season of this award … Read More
Phishing Attacks Impersonating Big Brands Starts to Zero in on Just One Brand
The latest data on brand phishing trends shows one brand dominating quarter over quarter, but also continuing to take on a larger share of the brand impersonation.
Malicious Google Ads Target Users Seeking Solutions to Printer Problems
Scammers are abusing Google ads to target users searching for help with printer problems, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.
The Cruel Twist: When Fake Firing Leads to Real Hacking
Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their tactics to exploit our vulnerabilities. A recent phishing campaign has taken this to a new low, preying on people’s fear of job loss to trick them into compromising their own security.
China Threat Actor Targets Individuals and Entities in Japan Via Spear Phishing Campaign
Researchers at Trend Micro warn that the China-aligned threat actor Earth Kasha has launched a new spear phishing campaign targeting individuals and organizations in Japan.
[NEW PRODUCT]: KnowBe4’s AIDA: Revolutionizing Security Awareness Training with AI-Powered Automation and Personalization
Technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are only making the ongoing problem of social engineering worse.