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130 Cyber Security Statistics: 2024 Trends and Data
Mon, 08/12/2024
Cybersecurity awareness is an everyday job, and it’s easy to fall into a false sense of security once you have a solid plan in place. Every year, statistics are a reminder that hackers and scammers never sleep. New trends and attack types pop up daily, making it difficult to keep track.This list is a rundown of the most important statistics of the year, providing a good overview of threats to keep...
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Securing Your Organization’s Reputation from Brand Impersonation Attacks
Fri, 08/09/2024
Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Over 51% of the time, email attackers pretend to be one of the top 20 global brands, with Microsoft being the most common impersonation.Picture this: one of your users receives an email that appears to be from a trusted partner or a commonly used service. The branding is accurate, the language is convincing, and the email seems legitimate....
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5 Reasons Why You Need Gamification In Your Cyber Security Awareness Program
Mon, 06/03/2024
Cyber security training is crucial, yet traditional methods often fail to inspire engagement, leading to subpar knowledge retention and application of critical security practices.
As security threats constantly evolve, you need training that not only informs but also captivates and motivates.
Enter gamification. By weaving elements of game design into training programs, you can turn mundane...
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Pig Butchering Scam – What It Is and How to Protect Yourself
Mon, 03/25/2024
Cyber threats are constantly evolving, and the most recent evolution of phishing scams is proving particularly effective. Boasting a gruesome name, pig butchering is a cyber threat that reels in victims and steals thousands, sometimes millions of dollars.
Pig butchering has quickly become one of the most lucrative scams thanks to a mix of post...
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Getting Safe Cybersecurity Habits to Stick with Gamification and Positive Reinforcement
Mon, 03/11/2024
Explore practical strategies to make cybersecurity habits second nature in your organization, ensuring long-term digital safety and compliance through gamification and rewarding activities.
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7 Smishing Examples and How to Protect Yourself
Fri, 03/01/2024
With roughly 5 billion people—a whopping 65% of the global population—sending and receiving SMS messages, it’s no wonder that hackers have taken to SMS as a new way to lead cyber attacks.
In 2022, 68.4 million Americans fell victim to a phone scam. And only 65% of Americans say they would delete a text if it came from an unknown sender. With these...
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Protect your loved ones from phishing, social engineering and other cyber attacks
Tue, 02/13/2024
Valentine’s Day isn’t just a day for romance. It’s a time of year when cyber criminals and scammers launch attacks such as phishing, vishing, smishing, and social engineering.
Australia has begun issuing warnings to singles, informing them of the “pig butchering” or “romance baiting” scam that’s prominent on Valentine’s Day. It starts with the attacker assuming the identity of an attractive and...
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Enjoy first-person modules that leverage proven pedagogical eLearning techniques with Serious Game conte. Address crucial fundamentals with content that boosts knowledge and skill development.
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Protecting Retail Businesses from Cyber Attacks
Fri, 11/24/2023
Retail stores are one of the oldest ways humans exchange goods and services. As they evolve, one of the most significant shifts they have undergone is the dramatic increase in technology integration within their operations.
From tools to check stock to staffing management and cash registers, retail stores rely heavily on technology for almost every aspect of their business. Unfortunately, all...
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The 5 Most Spoofed Brands in the World
Fri, 11/10/2023
“On the internet, nobody knows you’re a dog.”
Cartoon by Peter Steiner
There’s a reason this cartoon gained popularity in 1993 and has now become an iconic representation of how the internet works.
The internet provides a way for people to hide their real identities, which can unfortunately lead to dishonest activities. Nowadays, scammers take advantage of this to deceive people who...
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What's the Difference Between Smishing and Vishing?
Fri, 06/23/2023
An urgent voicemail message from the tax department.
A text message from Microsoft tech support warning you about a problem with your computer.
A caller asking you to confirm your mailing address and credit card number so you can collect your free prize.
A text message requesting your confirmation of an Amazon shipment.
These are all examples of smishing and vishing cyber attacks. They have...
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How To Prevent Ransomware
Fri, 06/02/2023
To prevent ransomware, companies need to focus on giving their employees actionable security awareness training that educates, empowers, and motivates. For this to happen, employees must understand the facts around ransomware and the profound, long-term impact it can have on the company.
Once a ransomware attack is successfully executed, there are very few options for the affected company apart...
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The Definitive Guide to Security Awareness Training
Learn about the 4 pillars of successful
security awareness training:
High-Quality Content
Personalized vs. Pre-Built Training Options
Risk-Based and Role-Based Training Options
Real-World Phishing Simulations
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7 Types of Spoofing Attacks And How To Detect Them
Fri, 05/20/2022
Spoofing refers to an attack where hackers use various ways to disguise their identity so that their victims think they are talking to their coworker, boss, or business. The methods used to achieve this are the typical phishing tropes such as fake websites, links, and social engineering.
When spoofing is involved, it’s often more helpful to focus on detecting the facade rather than looking at the...
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What You Need to Know About the Kaseya Ransomware Outbreak
Thu, 07/22/2021
In early July, IT solutions provider and remote management solution provider Kaseya announced that it had fallen victim to a supply chain ransomware attack. During the attack, hackers leveraged a vulnerability in Kaseya’s VSA platform to encrypt the data of hundreds of downstream MSPs and their clients.
The Kaseya ransomware outbreak is one of the latest high-profile ransomware attacks targeting...
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Examining The 2020 Healthcare Ransomware Surge
Fri, 11/06/2020
How to Protect Against Ryuk Ransomware
As countries worldwide struggle to come to grips with the Covid-19 pandemic, attackers have attempted to capitalize by launching a wave of ransomware attacks on hospitals across the U.S. and Canada. These attacks have taken place in locations ranging from New York, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, and Michigan, to Montreal, by using Ryuk ransomware.
But what is...