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June 7, 2025

Apple & AI, iMessage & Phishing, Google & Ad Spam – Intego Mac Podcast, Episode 392

Apple has a new policy on how the data on your device will be used to train its AI features. iMessage phishing scams seem to work because they’re still thriving worldwide. Google may say it’s cracking down on ad spam, but they don’t seem to be able to prevent it from proliferating. And buying a…

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Intego Mac Security Podcast, Security, Security Awareness
June 7, 2025

What Are The Key Components Of A Successful Human Risk Management Program?

When it comes to cybersecurity, organizations face an ever-present and often underestimated threat: human risk. Go to Source

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness, Security Culture, social engineering
June 7, 2025

Fake MFA Reset Warning Message

A KnowBe4 co-worker of mine recently got this SMS phishing message (i.e., smish). Go to Source

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, MFA, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness, Security Culture, social engineering
June 7, 2025

FBI Alert: Extortion Gang Targets Law Firms With Social Engineering Attacks

The FBI is warning that the Silent Ransom Group (SRG) is targeting law firms with IT-themed social engineering attacks and callback phishing emails. Go to Source

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness, Security Culture, social engineering
June 7, 2025

Copyright-Themed Phishing Lures Target Europe

A phishing campaign is targeting European countries with lures themed around copyright infringement, researchers at Cybereason warn. Go to Source

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness, Security Awareness Training, social engineering
June 7, 2025

The Worsening Landscape of Educational Cybersecurity

Last year, KnowBe4’s report “Exponential Growth in Cyber Attacks Against Higher Education Institutions” illustrated the growing cyber threats facing universities and colleges. Go to Source

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness, social engineering
June 7, 2025

New Unrestricted AI Tool Can Assist in Cybercrime

Researchers at Certo warn that a new AI chatbot called “Venice[.]ai” can allow cybercriminals to easily generate phishing messages or malware code. Go to Source

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Phishing, ransomware, Security, Security Awareness, Security Culture
June 7, 2025

CyberheistNews Vol 15 #22 If I Had Only 20 Seconds To Teach People How To Avoid Scams

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CyberCrime, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, KnowBe4, Security, Security Awareness
June 7, 2025

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from May 2025

Check out the May updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content. Go to Source

Compliance, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, KnowBe4, Security, Security Awareness, Security Awareness Training
June 7, 2025

Beyond Credentials: When Every Data Point Becomes a Weapon

You know what’s interesting about data breaches? Everyone focuses on credit card numbers and financial data, but the reality is that every piece of information has value to someone. Go to Source

Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity awareness, Phishing, Security, Security Awareness, social engineering