The risks that worry us
What keeps you up at night? These are the biggest risks facing our world in 2019. Top world leaders were surveyed for the latest edition of the World Economic Forum's Global Risks Report. Environmental threats dominate the list for the third year in row - both in terms of impact and likelihood.
“Of all risks, it is in relation to the environment that the world is most clearly sleepwalking into catastrophe,” the report warns. What are the Top 10 biggest ? The report offers a unique perspective on the threats facing our world, by looking at not only those that are most likely, but also those that would have the biggest impact. Check out #4:
What worries IT leaders?
When KnowBe4 recently asked IT leaders ... Read More
Tax season is new window of opportunity...for cybercriminals
Experts warn of uptick in phishing attacks against businesses leveraging Office 365 as the tax season begins, tensions run high, and opportunities to trick off-guard users will be plenty.
Cybercriminals want two things to exist when they attack: First, they want a gullible victim who will fall for a scam email. Second, they want either an immediate payoff, or a quick way to gain access to data that will turn into money quickly.
So, the combination of Office 365 users and tax season create a volatile and dangerous mix for businesses. Phishing scams related to taxes not being filed, unexpected refunds, changes to banking details, or huge tax bills are sufficient enough to get unsuspecting users to click on malicious ... Read More
The phish attack obtained banking details
Three Wichita State University employees fell prey to a common phish attack asking for their credentials, giving cybercriminals access to change banking details.
We’ve said it time and time again: the cybercriminals do their homework. In the case of the attack on WSU employees, cybercriminals spoofed the university’s payroll system and sent emails to employees tricking them into providing their university ID and password. That was all the attackers needed to gain full control to the employee’s profile, personal data, and most importantly – banking information.
Where's my paycheck?
It wasn’t until a number of employees did not receive their paychecks that the scam was found out. At least three members of the WSU staff fell for the scam, allowing cybercriminals to alter the ... Read More