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How Response-Based Scams Evade Detection and What You Can Do to Prevent It

Phishing has become the most common cyber threat, leading companies to update their defenses with tools like detection systems and targeted employee training.Unfortunately, cybercriminals are also adapting, finding new ways to bypass these protections. This constant back-and-forth highlights the need for companies to stay alert and responsive.One concerning tactic on the rise is response-based...
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Overcoming Challenges in Remedial Training for Cybersecurity Awareness

Remedial training is a type of training specifically focused on individual employees who struggle to understand and abide by specific cybersecurity concepts. While this type of training can be very beneficial, it has a few pitfalls that must be dealt with to get results.This article will explain the most common challenges of remedial training programs and provide helpful tips to overcome them....
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Bring Cybersecurity Awareness Month to Life with These Engaging Tools and Tips

Cybersecurity is always a priority, but October—Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CSAM)—gives you the perfect chance to ramp up your efforts and engage your employees and third-party partners more. It’s an ideal time to spotlight the importance of security and try out some new, creative ways to build lasting awareness.In this article, we’ll explore effective tools and techniques for maximizing CSAM...
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Practical Approaches to Effective Remedial Training for Cybersecurity Awareness

Every employee needs a basic understanding of cybersecurity and how to spot cybercriminal attacks because cybercriminals can directly target their email inboxes with seemingly harmless messages that can compromise your organization’s entire network. This can be a difficult task, as the threat landscape is constantly changing, so even knowledgeable employees can fall behind and need more training....
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5 Essential Training Features to Boost Security Awareness in Healthcare

Cybercriminals are always on the hunt for sectors and industries that are particularly vulnerable to their attacks. From high-stress situations to valuable data, anything that might increase their chances of success or create higher potential rewards is highly sought after on the dark web.The healthcare industry fits the bill perfectly, with its sensitive data and high-pressure environments.That’s...
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Exclusive Prohibition Experience at the Red Phone Booth

Register for Fortra’s evening eventLocated in the iconic Dailey’s building in downtown Atlanta. The Red Phone Booth features traditional Neapolitan Pizzas, Creative Rare Craft Cocktails, and a Cigar Program in a safe 1920’s speakeasy atmosphere.Join us and fellow FS-ISAC attendees for this exclusive event on Monday, October 28, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Upon registration, you’ll receive a secret...
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Top 3 Best Practices to Supercharge Your Security Awareness and Email Threat Response

Email threats are becoming more sophisticated, increasingly slipping through traditional defenses and challenging organizations to adapt quickly. To counter these evolving risks, a combination of approaches is essential.While Security Awareness Training (SAT) and security operations are both crucial, they are most effective when they work together. By integrating these two components, you create...
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19 Phishing Email Examples

Phishing attacks work because people don’t know what phishing looks like. These examples of phishing emails emphasize how easy it is to be tricked.
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The Future of Security Awareness

In this interview, Theo Zafirakos, CISO at Fortra’s Terranova Security, discusses the state of cybersecurity awareness training and the sophisticated threats enterprises now face.
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Fortra’s Email Security Bundles Datasheet

Fortra's Email Security makes it easy to deploy interoperable layers of defense that span the entire threat lifecycle from pre-delivery staging to post-delivery via an integrated solution that automates phish reporting, triage, and remediation.
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130 Cyber Security Statistics: 2024 Trends and Data

Cybersecurity awareness is an everyday job, and it’s easy to fall into a false sense of security once you have a solid plan in place. Every year, statistics are a reminder that hackers and scammers never sleep. New trends and attack types pop up daily, making it difficult to keep track.This list is a rundown of the most important statistics of the year, providing a good overview of threats to keep...
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Securing Your Organization’s Reputation from Brand Impersonation Attacks

Phishing attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Over 51% of the time, email attackers pretend to be one of the top 20 global brands, with Microsoft being the most common impersonation.Picture this: one of your users receives an email that appears to be from a trusted partner or a commonly used service. The branding is accurate, the language is convincing, and the email seems legitimate....
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Strategizing Cybersecurity Awareness with Different Training Types

Many organizations face regulatory requirements to train employees on cybersecurity threats, but simply meeting these standards doesn't mean you’re protecting your people and your data. Effective training goes beyond compliance, offering frequent exposure to new ideas, regular repetition, practical application, and continuous assessment. This is where targeted training types come into play...
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The Rise of Quishing: How QR Code Phishing is Rising and What You Can Do About It

QR codes are usually used in public settings, notably on flyers and restaurant menus, but they also appear in online communications such as emails. These black-and-white square patterns have seen a meteoric rise recently, going from a niche industrial tool to a widespread replacement for links in physical mediums. As with any new technological medium to share information, hackers have been paying...