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The Rise of Phishing Attacks: How New Domain Extensions Are Fueling Cyber Crime

Dec 6, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
In recent years, the world of cybersecurity has witnessed a concerning trend: a significant increase in phishing attacks. A new study reveals that these attacks have surged by nearly 40% in the year ending August, 2024. What's particularly alarming is the role played by new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) in this spike. While gTLDs like.shop, .top, and.xyz make up only 11% of new domain registrations, they account for a staggering 37% of reported cybercrime domains.
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Why Controversial Phishing Emails Do Not Work

Dec 6, 2024 By Roger Grimes In KnowBe4
Frequently, when a cybersecurity training manager sends out a controversial simulated phishing attack message that angers a bunch of employees and ends up making headlines, we get called by the media to comment on the story. Here are some examples of potentially controversial simulated phishing messages: I have read many stories of security awareness training managers sending simulated phishing emails with these types of messages, often around Christmas or other national holidays.
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FBI Warns of Cybercriminals Using Generative AI to Launch Phishing Attacks

Dec 6, 2024 By Stu Sjouwerman In KnowBe4
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns that threat actors are increasingly using generative AI to increase the persuasiveness of social engineering attacks. Criminals are using these tools to generate convincing text, images, and voice audio to impersonate individuals and companies. “Generative AI reduces the time and effort criminals must expend to deceive their targets,” the FBI says.
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CrowdStrike Named a Leader in 2024 Frost Radar for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms

Dec 6, 2024 By Brett Shaw In CrowdStrike
Frost & Sullivan has recognized CrowdStrike as a leader in its Frost Radar for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms (CNAPP) for the third consecutive year. CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security continues to set the standard for securing hybrid and multi-cloud environments, as evidenced by our placement at the forefront of both the Innovation Index and Growth Index.
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How ASPM Elevates Security for Today's Cloud Ecosystem

Dec 6, 2024 By Brett Shaw In CrowdStrike
Cloud technology has revolutionized business operations, but the digital transformation required to adopt and scale cloud technology exposes vulnerabilities that traditional cybersecurity approaches struggle to address — often leaving organizations vulnerable to adversaries.
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EP 67 - The Password Problem

Dec 6, 2024 By CyberArk In CyberArk
In this episode of the Trust Issues podcast, host David Puner sits down with Andrew Shikiar, the Executive Director and CEO of the FIDO Alliance, to discuss the critical issues surrounding password security and the innovative solutions being developed to address them. Andrew highlights the vulnerabilities of traditional passwords, their susceptibility to phishing and brute force attacks, and the significant advancements in passwordless authentication methods, particularly passkeys.
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Cybersecurity Content Creation Guide

Dec 6, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
Every cybersecurity vendor today depends, to some extent, on content marketing to get leads across various channels. "Content" refers to blog posts, ebooks, whitepapers, case studies, explainer videos, LinkedIn posts, etc. Basically, any marketing asset that carries a brand's product message to buyers in a way that they (should) find engaging. Almost every B2B company uses content marketing, but cybersecurity companies spend considerable effort on content because.
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Crypto trading journals: What are they, and how can they help you?

Dec 6, 2024 By SecuritySenses In SecuritySenses
The trading journal is a very underrated tool in the crypto trading landscape, but the truth is that it can come in handy when navigating such a complex market. Relying on instinct is never enough when investing in cryptocurrencies, and every smart trader knows the importance of having a system in place that allows them to take opportunities when they arise and make proper decisions. A trading journal is an essential part of this system, allowing traders to keep a record of their performance and refine their strategies accordingly, as it captures everything from the trading patterns to the wins and the setbacks.
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