Cybersecurity Education

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The Roadmap to Cybersecurity Awareness in Your Organization

Create cybersecurity awareness in your organization. Get our best tips for transforming your organization’s cybersecurity culture.

A webcam cover in place keeps the bad guys from peeping away

Hackers can stalk and record you through your webcam – All it needs is a malicious program snuck into your computer.

Attachments in Phishing 102

It's important to recognize suspicious be in a familiar file attachment. We'll show you step by step how malicious Excel and PDF attachments can behave in your Windows environment.

Attachments in Phishing 101

Attackers use attachments in phishing emails to steal your information or spread malware on your system. Learn the basicics of attachments in phishing.

Just how much of a threat is Business Email Compromise?

A guide to Business Email Compromise (BEC): how it works and how you can prevent your company from being a victim of the scourge of BEC

Social Engineering—What Is it and How to Prepare For it?

How to prepare your employees to recognize social engineering? We'll explain what it is and what you need to do shield your company from social engineering.

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.

How hackers exploit curiosity

Curiosity is one of the most powerful human qualities that malicious actors can weaponise to increase the efficiency of their campaigns.

How to write an email that won’t be mistaken for spam or a phishing attack

We often mistake real emails for malicious messages or phishing attacks, and disregard them accordingly. This translates to a loss of time and money

Advanced phishing technique shows mirroring of internal communications

We came across a spear phishing campaign that was cleverly disguised as an internal communication. It resembled one of the many newsletters your inbox is probably packed with right now.

How to check for fake invoices

Ever received an unexpected invoice? It's a harrowing feeling. Here's how to check to make sure you're not being scammed.

Have you seen these common pretexting techniques?

Unfamiliar with pretexting? It's one highly effective way for hackers to gain information from you.

It's time to update your definition of phishing

Common misconceptions can lead to misunderstandings. Here's what you need to know now!

How Browser Features Easily Become Security Flaws

We train our users to always hover over links in emails and to validate the domain where the links points to. This can’t be trusted if you are using Microsoft Edge to view your emails in Office 365.

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.