Monthly Archives: December 2024

Phishing Attacks Are Now Leveraging Google Ads to Hijack Employee Payments

Researchers at Silent Push warn that a phishing campaign is using malicious Google Ads to conduct payroll redirect scams.

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.

CyberheistNews Vol 14 #49 [Heads Up] Bad Actor Uses Deepnude AI Image Generator to Lure And Infect Users

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.