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62% of Phishing Emails Bypassed DMARC Checks in 1H of 2024

Aug 7, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
A report from Darktrace has found that 62% of phishing emails in the first half of 2024 were able to bypass DMARC verification checks in order to reach users’ inboxes. “Building on the insights from the 2023 End of Year Threat Report, an analysis of malicious emails detected by Darktrace / EMAIL in 2024 underscores the implication that email threats are increasingly capable of circumventing conventional email security tools,” the report says.
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How to Send Encrypted Emails in Gmail in 5 Easy Steps

Aug 3, 2024 By The Nightfall Team In Nightfall
In today's digital landscape, email encryption is a key component of data protection, especially for organizations that handle personal, financial, or health-related information. Whether you need to safeguard Personally identifiable information (PII), Payment card data (PCI), Protected Health Information (PHI), secrets, or Intellectual Property (IP), this guide will walk you through the process of sending encrypted emails in Gmail.
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New Research: Smaller Companies Receiving Higher Rates Of Phishing Emails

Aug 2, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Researchers at Barracuda have found that smaller companies tend to receive a higher rate of phishing attacks spread across the organization, according to a report looking at the phishing attack surfaces of companies of different sizes. This is likely due to the smaller number of potential targets and the higher level of access possessed by each employee.
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Phishing Attacks Continue to Leverage URL Shorteners to Obfuscate Malicious Links

Aug 2, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Analysis of current phishing attacks by security researchers have uncovered an increase in the use of trusted shortlink services. To be successful, phishing scammers need to establish legitimacy as much and as early as possible. Brand impersonation within an email has long been one method, but to establish legitimacy to security solutions, scammers have had to do more than just have a look-alike domain.
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Cybersecurity Essentials Every College Student Should Know

Aug 2, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
As a student, online life is an integral part of daily activities. Where one can take online classes, meet and chat with friends, and organise school events on different social media platforms, the internet opens an inexhaustible door of opportunities. However, it can be a double-edged sword too. Since most people nowadays must have an online presence, be it a student, a business owner, or a leader of a country, the need for cybersecurity cannot be overemphasised. To keep your private information, academic work, and even finances secure online, the following are tips to help you. Additionally, services like Domypaper.com can be invaluable. Domypaper.com - best paper writing service that assists students in improving their writing by offering professional help and guidance on various academic papers.
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How to setup PGP Keys for Encrypted Email

Jul 30, 2024 By Kushalveer Singh Bachchas In LevelBlue
In today's world, electronic mails (e-mails) serve as a medium of both official and personal correspondence. With sensitive information being shared online, it's essential to secure your emails. Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), a robust encryption program, offers a reliable solution for securing the contents of your emails. Developed by Phil Zimmermann in 1991, PGP utilizes public-key cryptography to ensure both confidentiality and authenticity in email exchanges.
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QR Code Phishing is Still on the Rise

Jul 29, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
Organizations need to be aware of the threat posed by QR code phishing (quishing), according to researchers at Trend Micro. “Phishing emails continue to be the number one attack vector for organizations,” the researchers write. “A QR code phishing, or quishing attack, is a modern social engineering cyber attack technique manipulating users into giving away personal and financial information or downloading malware.
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Phishing Awareness Training: 10 Reasons Why Yours Isn't Working

Jul 26, 2024 By Ido Mazin In Memcyco
Phishers are in the business of deception. They trick unsuspecting individuals into compromising sensitive data, potentially bringing an entire organization to its knees. Awareness training for employees is one of the most important tools a company can use in its anti-phishing strategy. However, it also has its downsides. Some of these flaws can, and should be fixed. Others leave no choice but to complement training with additional anti-phishing tools.
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