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KnowBe4 warns of World Cup scam surge ahead of 2026
Data Protection

KnowBe4 warns of World Cup scam surge ahead of 2026

Fans risk losing money and personal data as scammers exploit demand for World Cup tickets, travel bookings and visa details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026
Keeper launches Verify Mode to block phishing logins
Privileged Access Management

Keeper launches Verify Mode to block phishing logins

Enterprise administrators can now warn staff before passwords are pasted into fake sites, as phishing remains a major cause of breaches.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Phishing

Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets

Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Feb 2026
OSS supply chain attacks targeting the banking sector
Application Security

OSS supply chain attacks targeting the banking sector

The attacks showcased advanced techniques, including targeting specific components in web assets by attaching malicious functionalities to it.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2023
Check Point expands Zero-Phishing offering with AI-powered engine
Phishing

Check Point expands Zero-Phishing offering with AI-powered engine

Check Point is expanding its Zero-Phishing offering with a new AI-powered engine to tackle the increasing threat of phishing attacks and brand spoofing.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2023
Darktrace notes health, retail and energy cyberattack trends
Firewalls

Darktrace notes health, retail and energy cyberattack trends

The most observed 2022 cyber incident in Australia's healthcare was suspicious network scan activity and multiple lateral movement model breaches in 2021.

By Gaurav Sharma • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2023
Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed
Marketing Technologies

Website spoofing: What to know about counterfeit domain names to keep from getting scammed

Have you ever visited the website of a well-established brand but something about it didn't seem right? That may not have been the brand's website at all.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022

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