ATTACK Simulator Security Awareness Blog
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We’re dedicated to give you the insights you need to mature the security infrastructure in your company. Read from experts in the field and guest authors about the latest news in security awareness, and gain the necessary knowledge about managing risks, and the latest technologies in hacking, including social engineering, phishing, and malware.
Latest Articles
4 Phishing Examples To Watch Out For This Christmas
It's beginning to look a lot like Phish-mas, and phishers vow they won't go until they get some money from unsuspecting victims. It's the most lucrative time of the year for cybercrooks, so we've compiled a list of four phishing examples to help you and your business...
Phishing Scams: 22% Of Your Employees Are Likely To Fall For Them, New Study Shows
Phishing scams wait around the corner to pounce on any unsuspecting victim. Unfortunately, your company is exposed to them daily, and more employees than you'd like to believe are likely to fall victim and compromise your business. How Do Phishing Scams Work?...
Ransomware Gangs’ Pick – 3 Criteria When Choosing The Perfect Target
Researchers painted the portrait of the perfect ransomware victim according to hackers. Keep reading to find out if your company is a match. Recently, KELA researchers explored what the perfect target looks like to ransomware groups. Initial Access Is Big Business The...
You’d Better Watch Out For These Holiday Scams (And Have Your Employees Do The Same)
'Tis the season to beware of phishing threats. The FBI warns of a significant rise in financial damages caused by holiday scams this year as shoppers try to score the best deal. Keep reading to learn valuable tips to help you avoid scams this holiday shopping season....
Ho-Ho-Holiday Shopping Scams: Top 5 Lures Phishers Use
With the holiday shopping rush in full swing, scammers will hop on every chance they get to steal your money. And it's much easier for them to scam you during the season to be jolly, with all the holiday events, get-togethers, and the gift-buying marathon we run every...
5 More Black Friday Scams To Watch Out For In 2021 & How To Avoid Them
Tis the season to be... prepared for phishing attacks. Sure, online shopping has made our lives so much easier, but scams and traps lurk in all corners of the Internet, especially with Black Friday and the holiday season just around the corner. In this article, we'll...
Data Breaches: 5 Tough Consequences For Businesses
Data breaches can be the end of your business, and odds are greater for small or medium-sized companies. Figures show that 60% of SMBs will be forced to close operations within half a year of the attack. Data Breaches & Teeth-Grinding Stats If you manage to stay...
Ransomware Attacks: Top 10 Tricks Hackers Use To Pressure Victims To Pay Up
Ransomware has been around for quite some time and keeps thriving due to cybercrooks' ability to evolve and adapt to the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape. What's worse is that experts predict ransomware attacks will only grow costlier. Researchers at Sophos...
7 More Spoofing Techniques Your Employees Should Watch Out For
Phishers heavily rely on cunning, highly sophisticated spoofing techniques, with email and website spoofing being the most common. However, other methods are gaining traction as well. In this article, we'll cover seven more spoofing techniques that scammers use in...
Spoofing: 2 Most Common Types & How They’re Used In Phishing Attacks
Phishing is quite a serious issue in today's heavily digitalized world. Spoofing is often the way attacks happen. Let's take a closer look at the most common spoofing techniques in a phisher's arsenal. Phishing And Spoofing Go Hand In Hand By definition, a phishing...
