Check out the 25 new pieces of training content added in January, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.
Monthly Archives: January 2025
The Rising Tide of Cybercrime Concerns in Africa
Our recent Africa Cybersecurity Awareness survey has revealed a startling surge in cybersecurity concerns among African users, with 58% of respondents expressing high levels of worry about cybercrime – a figure that has nearly doubled from 29% in 2023.
Beware: Mobile Phishing Mimicking the USPS Is On the Rise
Researchers at Zimperium warn that a large phishing campaign is impersonating the US Postal Service (USPS) to target mobile devices with malicious PDF files.
Using Genuine Business Domains and Legitimate Services to Harvest Credentials
A KnowBe4 Threat Lab PublicationAuthors: Jeewan Singh Jalal, Anand Bodke, and Martin Kraemer
Microsoft is Still the Most Commonly Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks
Microsoft, Apple, and Google were the most commonly impersonated brands in phishing attacks last quarter, according to researchers at Check Point.
Tips for Detecting Real-time Deepfakes: A Guide to Staying One Step Ahead
Deepfakes are no longer just the stuff of sci-fi thrillers—they’re here, and they’re deceptively good. From celebrity endorsements to real-time impersonations, deepfake technology has advanced to the point where spotting one isn’t as easy as it used to be.
[Eye Opener] Is DeepSeek The Next Threat in Social Engineering?
AI is advancing at lightning speed, but it’s also raising some big questions—especially when it comes to security. The latest AI making headlines is DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that’s shaking up the game with its cost-efficient, high-performing models. But it’s … Read More
Nearly Three-Quarters of UK Education Orgs Have Sustained Cyberattacks
73% of educational institutions in the UK have sustained at least one cyberattack or breach in the past five years, according to researchers at ESET.
Beware of Toll Scam Texts: How Cybercriminals are Targeting U.S. Drivers
Drivers across the U.S. are being bombarded with fraudulent text messages claiming to come from toll operators like E-ZPass.
84% of Healthcare Organizations Sustained Cyberattacks Last Year
A new survey by cybersecurity vendor Netwrix found that 84% of healthcare organizations spotted a cyberattack in the past twelve months, with phishing attacks accounting for 63% of these incidents.
Phishing is the Top Security Threat For Smartphone Users
Phishing attacks are the most common security issue for smartphone users, according to a new study by Omdia.
Malvertising Campaign Abuses Google Ads to Target Advertisers
Researchers at Malwarebytes are tracking a major malvertising campaign that’s abusing Google Ads to target individuals and businesses interested in advertising.
Russian Spear-Phishing Campaign Targets WhatsApp Accounts
The Russian threat actor “Star Blizzard” has launched a spear-phishing campaign attempting to compromise WhatsApp accounts, according to researchers at Microsoft. The operation targets individuals who are involved in providing assistance to Ukraine.
4 Ways to Mature Your Human Risk Management Program
Human risk management (HRM) is now the primary approach to addressing the ongoing need for strong security cultures in organizations of all sizes. HRM focuses on more than just security awareness training (SAT) delivered at regular intervals. The goal is … Read More
From Pig Butchering to People Talking
Interpol has recently recommended discontinuing the use of the term “Pig Butchering” in cybercrime discussions, expressing concern that such terminology may discourage victims from reporting incidents due to feelings of shame or embarrassment.
Phishing Campaign Attempts to Bypass iOS Protections
An SMS phishing (smishing) campaign is attempting to trick Apple device users into disabling measures designed to protect them against malicious links, BleepingComputer reports.
Threat Actors Abuse Google Translate to Craft Phishing Links
Threat actors are abusing Google Translate’s redirect feature to craft phishing links that appear to belong to, according to researchers at Abnormal Security.
Effective Security Awareness Training Really Does Reduce Data Breaches
Social engineering and phishing are involved in 70% – 90% of data breaches. No other root cause of malicious hacking (e.g., unpatched software and firmware, eavesdropping, cryptography attacks, physical theft, etc.) comes close.