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The Met Gala, fashion's biggest night, was not just the A-list attendees who stole the spotlight—digital imposters in the form of AI-generated superstars sent social media into a frenzy. As the actual stars showcased their designer ensembles at the gala, X and other platforms were overrun with images of celebrities who were shown to be there, but they actually didn't attend. This new phenomenon has given rise to a online spectacle that is challenging the realms of reality and fantasy.

One of the largest phishing-as-a-service platforms, LabHost, was severely disrupted by law enforcement in 19 countries during a year-long operation that resulted in 37 arrests. According to a recent Europol announcement, the folks behind the LabHost Phishing as a Service (PhaaS) platform were arrested last month. In a coordinated search over three days, 37 suspects were apprehended, disrupting the well-known service.

Boeing recently confirmed that in October 2023, it fell victim to an attack by the LockBit ransomware gang, which disrupted some of its parts and distribution operations. The attackers demanded a whopping $200 million not to release the data they had exfiltrated. On Wednesday, Boeing admitted it was the company described as the "multinational aeronautical and defense corporation headquartered in Virginia" in a recently unsealed U.S. Department of Justice indictment.

KnowBe4 is proud to be recognized by TrustRadius for our Security Awareness Training and PhishER platforms. KnowBe4's Security Awareness Training won in the Security Awareness Training category and PhishER won in Incident Response, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response and the Phishing Detection and Response categories.

New analysis of cyber attacks shows ransomware attacks are running far more rampant than previously thought, with half of organizations blaming poor cyber hygiene. After last year’s shocking stat that 70% of organizations pay the ransom, it’s really surprising to see that an even greater percentage (91%) have paid a ransom at least once in the last 12 months – this according to Extrahop’s 2024 Global Cyber Confidence Index.

New data from Verizon makes it clear that the Education sector is under attack, but also breaks down which threat actions and patterns are used most. We’ve seen Education institutions become a major focus for cybercriminals and entities like the New York State Education Department and the FBI have issued warnings.

Innovative analysis of data breaches shows which attack vectors are being used and how they’re enabled, highlighting the roles phishing and credentials play. In light of the recent release of the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report this week, we have delved into the findings to continue our coverage of important cybersecurity issues, specifically data breaches and phishing.

For most folks, social media has become integral to their daily lives in today's hyperconnected world. They use platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share their thoughts, experiences and personal moments with friends and family. Being online has even become a business for content creators, who share their insights and thoughts of their daily lives, from “Getting Ready With Me” (GRWM) to recording video trends of jumping over your camera to the beach or the latest dance craze.

The long-awaited annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is out, and it’s made very clear that users continue to be a problem in phishing attacks. I’ve said it before, if you only read one report each year, the Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is one you shouldn’t miss. And this year’s report starts off with a topic close to our hearts here at KnowBe4: users engaging with phishing emails and clicking links.

Is "RogerLovesTaco$24" a strong password? No! Everyone has a ton of passwords. They should be strong and unique for every site and service you use. Everyone knows this. Note: The information and recommendations in this post are supported in detail by the KnowBe4 ebook,