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A technique attackers are using to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA)
that researchers describe as MFA fatigue attacks uses social engineering to take advantage of human error:
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A new phishing campaign uses website contact forms, legitimate software depositories and Google Ads to distribute their links that lead to the installation of ransomware and information-stealing malware:
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A new Instagram support impersonation scam notifies victims of an “Unusual Logon” complete with change of password phishing landing pages:
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We're giving you KnowBe4 security awareness training tip Tuesday! The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team website provides information on where to send a copy of phishing attempts so it can be examined by experts. #SecurityTipTuesday
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A recent phishing attack impersonates Geek Squad and uses optical character recognition embedded in images that display the scammer's phone number:
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Phishing email attacks targeting users in the Middle East have doubled ahead of the World Cup. Researchers at Trellix found emails impersonating FIFA, team managers, and more:
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24 hours after Australian insurer Medibank refused to pay ransom, about 10 million health records were published. Cybercriminals behind the attack warned that this was only part of the data set they have:
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Hornet Security’s Cyber Security Report 2023 confirms phishing emails remain the top attack vector, with nearly 40% of all attacks start with a phishing email:
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The latest data shows that historically massive rate increases seen over the last few years are beginning to come down. But why? We answer this question and more on the blog:
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A new report from U.K. cyber insurer Hiscox reveals that 36% of ransomware victims that have paid the ransom experienced a second attack:
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Our evangelists are giving you the gift of tips to stay safe each week during this holiday season. To prepare for Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams, , Security Awareness Advocate for KnowBe4, details how to avoid becoming a victim:
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The 2022 Holiday Season Threat Trends Summary report from the Retail & Hospitality Information Sharing and Analysis Center is out, learn what the primary threat focuses are this holiday season:
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A new phishing kit targeting US consumers with holiday offers uses anchor tags to stay under the radar of cybersecurity solutions like antivirus software:
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A new report from the UK’s National Cyber Security Center highlights the current state of threats in the UK, with particular focus on ransomware attacks and their impact. Further details of the report can be found on the blog:
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As ransomware, business email compromise, and phishing attacks continue to escalate, new data sheds light on where organizations need to focus to help put a stop to attack success.
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Phishing emails are now misusing Microsoft's 365 voice functionality to hide malicious links:
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Researchers describe a type of phishing attack dubbed “clone phishing,” in which attackers follow up a legitimate email from a trusted sender with a replica. More details about this attack are on the blog:
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The recent cryptocurrency company FTX has filed for bankruptcy - which has resulted in phishing attacks. Read more details about the attack on the blog:
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One of the biggest questions security professionals in SMB companies get asked is why would hackers want to hack them. explains why hackers are motivated and how your organization can stay safe from these attacks. Read more via Spiceworks:
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The threat actor “Fangxiao” has been active since at least 2017, and has used more than 42,000 domains in its phishing operations. More details on this cybercriminal's past on the blog:
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Researchers have observed the production of a large number of bogus domains that misrepresent themselves as belonging to a well-known employment agency in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. More detail of this campaign are on the blog:
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Did we just hear carol bells? Nope, that's just the sweet sound of the brand new holiday resource kit arriving! Check out more details of oh-what-fun activities your kit includes on the blog:
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Inside Look👀: KnowBe4 Perry Carpenter will present at #CONVENE 2023 his insights during his “Hearts, Minds, and Actions” session!
Get excited and buy your #conference tickets here: hubs.la/Q01rWmmv0
#staysafeonline #cybersecurity #cyberevents
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If you're attending the NYC Cyber Security Summit, join Erich Kron, Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4. Erich will participate in the panel discussion ‘Ransomware and Resiliency – To Trust or Not Trust?'. Don't miss out! #OfficialCyberSummit bit.ly/3WxlPIG
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How many business emails do the recipients actually want? Or, conversely, how many of them are unwanted? A recent study answers this question on the blog:
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In the latest FBI warning, cybercriminals are now impersonating financial institutions' refund payment portals. More details on this scam are on the blog:
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Researchers warn that a phishing campaign is using Microsoft’s Dynamic 365 Customer Voice feature to send malicious links.
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Even with employees seeing cyberattacks first-hand and understanding the seriousness of such attacks, organizations have a culture problem where users just don’t care.
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