Scammers are taking advantage of the allure of new cryptocurrencies to trick people who want to get in early on the next Bitcoin, according to Naked Security. Criminals set up Initial Coin Offerings (the cryptocurrency version of an Initial Public Offering, or IPO) and invite people to invest in their new currency while it’s still […]
Google Sent 12K Nation-State Phishing Warnings In Three Months
Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) delivered thousands of alerts of government-backed attempts to spearphish gmail users over just a three-month period earlier this year, they reported.TAG director Shane Huntley revealed that from July to September 2019 his team sent 12,000 warnings to users in 149 countries. From a heat map attached to the blog post, […]
The Top Lesson From The Recent Louisiana 2,000-server Ransomware Infection: “User Education, User Education, User Education”
Louisiana suffered a ransomware attack last week that took down more than two thousand of the state’s computers and servers. The ransomware apparently entered the network after a user downloaded an unauthorized file. This is how most malware attacks occur, because only one user needs to fall for a phishing attempt in order for the […]
Phishing hoax following the Windows 10 feature pack roll out
Hackers using trending events to manipulate end-users into falling for cyberattacks is nothing new. So when Windows rolled-out its Vanadium 1909 feature pack update, it was only a matter of time before this was leveraged by cybercriminals to launch phishing attacks.Currently, a spam campaign is out seeking victims. The phishing emails come with subject lines […]
Mapping drives using Group Policy preferences
For years, IT administrators have been relying on logon scripts for mapping users’ network drives in a Windows domain environment. However, more recently, administrators have found an effective alternative in Group Policy preferences and are increasingly making the switch. Mapping network drives using Group Policy preferences is flexible, provides easy control over who receives the drive mappings, and has easy-to-use user interfaces, all of which are in stark contrast with the complexities […]
The Bank of Hawaii early alert of scam phone calls spoofing caller ID
In an early-alert sign, The Bank of Hawaii is warning of a spate of scam phone calls that are spoofing the caller ID of the bank’s real call center, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports. The bad guys are likely to repeat scams like this nationwide or even worldwide, so it pays off to watch for this.The […]
Click Confessions of a Security Expert
As a “human security” expert, I used to take a lot of pride in my well-honed security hygiene. Yeah… that all ended back in early 2017 when I joined KnowBe4. You see, up until that time, I’d received a number of simulated phishing, attempted real phish, and I’d even run my own simulated phishing programs […]
ManageEngine recognized as best cloud security vendor
We’re pleased to announce that ManageEngine has been recognized as the best cloud security vendor in the Tahawul Tech Future Security Awards 2019, held in Dubai. Tahawul Tech is a leading digital technology publication in the Middle East, and the Future Security Awards honor companies in the region that have delivered cutting-edge security solutions. With more than 150 […]
Why businesses need to suit up against cyberattacks in 2020
Cyberattacks are never going away; in fact, things appear to be getting worse. The complexity of attacks has escalated, resulting in more sophisticated, targeted takedowns. Just look at the attacks in Baltimore, Atlanta, Florida, and Spain within the past few years. Organizations around the world have had their operations halted by ransomware, with some taking weeks to get back to normal. It’s […]
110 Nursing Homes Cut Off from Health Records in Ransomware Attack
Brian Krebs reported: “A ransomware outbreak has besieged a Wisconsin based IT company that provides cloud data hosting, security and access management to more than 100 nursing homes across the United States. The ongoing attack is preventing these care centers from accessing crucial patient medical records, and the IT company’s owner says she fears this […]