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Hackers can use password protected attachments for phishing attacks

Password protected attachments can evade spam filters and raise users' curiosity and trust

Spoofed 2022 US Department of Transportation Site Is the Most Effective Credential Harvesting Phish

Updated from its 2021 version, the 2022 spoofed US Department of Transportation credential harvesting site is extremely effective

How Hackers Hide Behind Trusted Services

Phishing campaigns can hijack legitimate services like Microsoft or Adobe to bypass spam filters and earn user trust

What is a pretext phishing attack?

Pretexting a form of phishing that hooks victims with a simple but convincing message without malicious links.

Infographic: Make-or-Break Phishing Metrics

How to measure and drive behavior change that shields your organization from cyber-attacks.

The Three Steps and Five Effects of the Phishing Attack Kill Chain

Breaking the phishing attack kill chain requires understanding the three steps that drive its process, and the five most common effects of a successful attack.

Hoxhunt Reviews: What Customers Are Saying (Nov 2024)

Here's what real Hoxhunt customers say about the platform. A deep dive into simulations, reporting, quality of support and more.

Top 5 KnowBe4 Competitors You Should Know About (Nov 2024)

The top KnowBe4 competitors to consider for security awareness and phishing training. Compare features, personalization, analytics, and more to make the right choice for your organization.

19 Compliance Frameworks Requiring Security Awareness Training

A complete overview of major standards and regulations that require awareness training. Identify the most common standards, regulations, and frameworks that require security awareness programs.

Cyber Horror Stories: Experts Share 3 Chilling Security Disasters

Every year around Halloween, security professionals gather around the campfire to tell spooky tales. This year, Barak Engel and Petri Kuivala join Hoxhunt to share some of their cyber horror stories.

Cyber Security Simulation Training: How it Works + Best Practices

Cyber security simulation training measurably changes employee behavior by testing them with realistic threats.

Key Learnings from the SANS Human Risk Summit 2024

Hoxhunt had the privilege of attending the SANS Human Risk Summit in person on August 1-2. We've compiled a summary of the most impactful talks, highlighting key takeaways that are particularly releva

Cyber Insurance and Security Awareness Training

Why cyber insurance needs human risk management platforms and so do you

How to Prevent Phishing: Ultimate Playbook for CISOs

Your ultimate guide on how to prevent phishing. Everything you need to know to implement best practices and set up training that measurably reduces risk.

Spam vs Phishing: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Employees

Your ultimate guide to spam vs phishing. What the differences are, how to recognize them and all of the practical measures you can take to keep your organization safe.

What is an SOC Report? And Does your Organization Need One?

What is an SOC report? What are the different types of SOC reports available? How do you obtain one? Your questions answered.

How to Reduce Human Risk: Best Practices for Security Teams

We'll look into the behaviors to watch out for, how to assess risk and all the strategies you need to tangibly reduce human risk across your organization.

The difference between a security awareness manager and a human risk manager

The Human Risk Manager controls the process of identifying, evaluating, and mitigating the cybersecurity risks associated with people.

What is a Human Firewall? Examples, Strategies + Training Tips

Empower your team to be a human firewall. Discover how training, vigilance, and smart habits protect against cyber threats.

How Yu-kai Chou's Gamification Framework Revolutionized Security Awareness Training

Here's how integrating Yu-kai Chou's Octalysis Gamification and Behavioral Design Framework into cybersecurity training can dramatically improve user engagement and resilience.

Attack Simulation Training: Hoxhunt vs Microsoft Defender

Wondering which attack simulation training is best for your team? Get a full breakdown of Hoxhunt vs. Microsoft Defender to make an informed decision.

How to Influence Security Behaviors: Insights from "The Human Element" Webinar Series

Maxime Cartier recaps the webinar series, "The Human Element: The Science Behind Influencing Security Behaviors" and key learnings of the intricacies of human behavior in reducing cybersecurity risk.

Measuring True Risk is the key to unlocking human risk management and cybersecurity behavior change

The differences between old school awareness training and modern security behavior change are revealed in measuring true risk managing human risk

Infographic: Gamification in the workplace

Gamification helps the end user understand that their actions matter, and that every click they make can have an effect.

5 tips to stay vishing-proof

5 tips to stay safe from new vishing scams we're seeing on the rise and increasingly dangerous to individuals and organizations

Tax Phishing—Off the Hook

Cybercriminals use tax season as an emotional trigger for phishing attacks. During this stressful time, a clever email can trick victims more easily.

Embedded Email Credential Harvesting

Email attacks are constantly mutating into more sophisticated variants. Learn about the various ways your credentials could be harvested.

A true story about impersonation and smishing threats

Attackers commonly use impersonation and smishing to lure their victims into doing something that will result in financial gains for them.

Two major phishing attacks hitting several enterprises

In December 2020, we have noticed two phishing attacks spreading across organizations in Europe. Both attacks are trying to harvest credentials.

Everything you need to know about ransomware

Ransomware has been on the rise during 2020 through a variety of attack vectors, targeting both individuals and organizations. Learn more about ransomware!

Report: SaaS permissions leave huge amounts of data exposed

Your SaaS suite is leaving your backdoor open. Here's how to fix it.

Log4J Log4Shell vulnerability explained

Log4J Log4Shell vulnerability explained to help you understand what it is and how to stay protected

Default Guest settings Azure AD

A security vulnerability was recently reported in the default guest permissions of Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Here’s how to fix it and stay safe from attackers.

External email warning banner phish

This phishing email was sent from outside the organization but is replacing the Caution! External Sender banner with a safe sender banner.

Update regarding the Apple iOS Mail App Vulnerability

Apple just recently confirmed the most significant vulnerability in iOS history after ZecOps made a public announcement about their discovery of a security flaw.

iOS Mail App Security Flaw

According to security researchers, the iOS mail app, which is the email client that can be found on most Apple iPhones and iPads, has a severe security flaw making it vulnerable to attacks.

Social Engineering Training Explained (Essential Guide)

Your ultimate guide to the process behind social engineering training and all of the tips and know-how you need to ensure your training successfully changes behavior.

Advertisers Beware—How Scammers Are Getting Into Your Ad Accounts

From Spear-Phishing, to Credential Harvesting, To Possible Ad Fraud. Keep Reading To Find Out How This Story Unfolded and How You Can Avoid Getting Caught.

Social engineers are targeting social media accounts

We're seeing an uptick in social engineers targeting social media accounts

The good, the bad, and the ugly about browser fingerprinting

Now that cookies are on their way out, a much sneakier way of identifying you is on its way in.

This '90s internet throwback is the latest hacking trend

Years later, pop-ups are back, this time serving a different purpose... stealing your info.

How to prevent crypto wallet phishing

The more digital money you make, the more digital problems you get. Here's some tips to keep your crypto wallet safe.