Several New Coronavirus-Themed Phishing Scams and Malspam Campaigns Detected
Further email campaigns have been detected that are using the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak as a lure to spread malware, phish for sensitive data, and fool people into making donations to fake charities. The World Health Organization has previously issued a warning that cybercriminals were using its logos in malicious email campaigns and those campaigns have continued. Campaigns have also been detected impersonating the...
Ministry of Justice Phishing Scam Uses Subpoena Notification as Lure
A new phishing campaign has been detected that uses subpoenas from the UK Ministry of Justice as a lure to get users to click a link that triggers the download of a malicious Word document that installs the Predator the Thief information stealer. As with countless other phishing campaigns, the emails use fear and urgency to get users to take action. The emails appear to have been sent from a Ministry of Justice email account, include...
QR Code Phishing Scam Targets Cofense Customers
A new phishing campaign has been detected that uses QR codes to hide the hyperlink to a phishing webpage. Not only does this tactic bypass security solutions that search for potentially malicious URLs, by using a QR code the recipient must switch from the business network to their mobile phone to view the document. The corporate network may have a web filter, sandboxes, and other cybersecurity protections to prevent users from...
Cofense Launches New Managed Security Service Provider Anti-Phishing Program
A new Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) program has been launched by Cofense to help MSSPs deliver advanced anti-phishing solutions to their SMB clients to improve protection against sophisticated phishing attacks. Phishing is now the number one cybersecurity threat faced by SMBs. Phishing serves as an easy attack vector for cybercriminals and is one that is often used to gain access to business networks. Phishing is used to...
Cofense Expands 24/7 Global Phishing Defense Services
Cofense has announced that it has expanded its 24/7 Phishing Defense Service to provide even greater support to customers outside business hours and ensure that phishing threats are identified in the shortest possible time. The Cofense Phishing Defense Center (PDC) was launched to ease the burden on IT security teams by allowing them to offload some of the burden of searching through emails reported by their end users and analysing...
United States Leads the World as Main Host of Malware C2 Infrastructure
The United States is home to the highest percentage of malware command and control (C2) infrastructure – 35% of the global total, according to new research published by phishing defense and threat intelligence firm Cofense. 27% of network Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) from phishing-borne malware are also either located in or proxied through the United States. Cofense data show that Russia is in second place with 11%, followed by...
Cofense Explores the State of Phishing Defenses in 2018
The anti-phishing solution provider Cofense has released its 2018 State of Phishing Defense report. The report provides insights into the most common phishing emails being used by cybercriminals and the message subjects that are most effective at fooling employees into clicking and revealing sensitive information. The report also breaks down phishing attacks by industry sector and shows which industries are most susceptible to...
Cofense Research Reveals Extensive Abuse of Zoho Email by Keyloggers
New research from Cofense has revealed there has been a significant rise in keylogger activity in 2018 which backs up research conducted by Microsoft that showed the resurgence of a keylogger known as Hawkeye. Keyloggers are information-stealing malware that log keystrokes on a computer and other input from human interface devices (HUDs) such as webcams and microphones. Many modern keyloggers are also able to copy information from the...
Cofense Takes a Closer Look at Healthcare Phishing Attacks
Cofense, the leading provider of human-based phishing threat management solutions, has published new research that shows the healthcare industry lags behind other industry sectors for phishing defenses and is routinely attacked by cybercriminals who often succeed in gaining access to sensitive patient health data. The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights publishes a summary of data breaches reported by...
Cofense PhishMe Update Adds Further Opportunities for Automation of Phishing Simulation Campaigns
Cofense has released another update to its product line, providing even more opportunities for automation of phishing simulation exercises. The benefits to be gained from conducting phishing simulation exercises are clear – They allow organizations assess the effectiveness of their security awareness and anti-phishing training programs and condition employees to report phishing threats in a safe environment. They also help security...
Cofense Included in 2018 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies for 4th Consecutive Year
Each year, Inc. Magazine compiles and published the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing privately owned small companies in the United States – the most dynamic segment of the U.S economy. The companies in the 2018 Inc. 5000 list collectively generated more than $206.2 billion in revenue in 2017 with the top company – SwanLeap – recording an astonishing 3-year growth rate of 75,661%. Even number 5,000 – Pedigree Technologies –...
Cofense Named Finalist in Best SaaS Product for SMBs Category of SaaS Awards
The Software-as-a-Service Awards Program was launched in 2016 and is now in its third year. The SaaS Awards program is part of the Cloud Awards program which has been running since 2011. The purpose of the SaaS awards is to recognize innovative software solutions providers that have developed important products and services that help companies across a broad range of disciplines including accounting and finance, e-commerce, web...
Cofense Develops New SOAR Platform That Allows IRs to Block Phishing Attacks Even Faster
The leading anti-phishing solution provider Cofense has developed a new platform that detects and stops phishing attacks in progress even faster. The Cofense Phishing-Specific Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform is the first such platform to come to market that has been specifically developed to identify and disrupt phishing attacks in progress. Cofense had already developed its innovative, multi-award...
Cofense Appoints Tonia Dudley as Security Solutions Advisor
Cofense has announced that the security industry veteran Tonia Dudley has been recruited and will become the company’s first Security Solutions Advisor. Tonia has extensive experience in developing and managing incident response, cybersecurity awareness programs, and IT compliance programs at large multinational organizations. Tonia is a board member of the National Cybersecurity Society, which helps to raise awareness of the need for...
New AZORult Phishing Campaign Detected by Cofense
Leading anti-phishing solution provider Cofense has detected a new AZORult phishing campaign. AZORult is an information stealer capable of stealing cookies, stored passwords, payment card information, autocomplete data stored in web browsers, Bitcoin wallet information, and email, FTP, and XMPP client credentials. The latest campaign uses malicious email attachments to spread a new variant of the malware. Version 3 of AZORult...
Cofense Triage Named Best Phishing Defense Solution by CSO Online
CSO Online, the leading online resource for security professionals, has conducted an in-depth review of software security solutions and has picked 12 of the best and most effective cybersecurity products currently on the market. Each product was evaluated using strict reviewing methodologies to gain a full understanding of how the solution worked, how it could be deployed in customer environments, and its effectiveness at dealing with...
Cofense Free Cloudseeker Tool Identifies Shadow IT Security Risks
Cofense has launched a new tool that allows organizations to discover what Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications are being used by their organization. The free-to-use tool – CloudSeeker™ – will generate a list of all SaaS applications that have been configured using a company’s domain, including SaaS applications that have been authorized by the company and those that have not. Not only does the tool help organizations...
Washington Business Journal Rates Cofense ‘Best Place to Work’
Last month, Cofense was named ‘Best Place to Work by Inc. Magazine. Now the Washington Business Journal has followed suit and has similarly named Cofense one of the best places to work in the Greater Washington area This is the 12th consecutive year that the Washington Business Journal has run its Best Places to Work Program. As the name suggests, the program recognizes the companies that provide the best working environment for...
Cofense Named One of 2018 Best Workplaces by Inc. Magazine
For the past three years, Inc. Magazine has compiled an annual list of the best workplaces in the United States. The list is based on a comprehensive analysis of privately held and independent companies that have a vibrant culture, deeply engage employees, and offer excellent employee benefits. Each year, thousands of applicants vie to be included on the list, with the applicants whittled down to the top 300 companies. To be...
ADT Now Offering Cofense Phishing Detection and Response Capabilities to Customers
Cofense has announced a new partnership with the security monitoring and interactive home and business automation solution provider ADT. Boca Raton, FL-based ADT is a leading provider of automation and security solutions to enterprises and medium-sized businesses throughout the United States and Canada. The firm helps businesses to detect and respond to cyberthreats in real-time, speeding up the mitigation of attacks to minimize...
Cofense Announces Major Expansion of its Technology Alliance Program
Cofense (Formerly PhishMe) has announced it has made major enhancements to its phishing incident response platform – Cofense Triage – to help its customers reduce dwell time and respond more quickly to phishing attacks. The updates are in addition to more than 10 new technical integrations into its phishing defense platform, which have helped cement its position as the leading provider of human-driven phishing defense solutions. The...
Cofense Re-Launches Reseller Channel Program as it Adopts a 100% Indirect Sales Model
Cofense, formerly PhishMe, is moving away from direct sales and plans to become a 100% channel focused company. The Leesburg, VA based firm has now taken a step closer to that goal with the relaunch of its its reseller channel program, as the firm aims to expand its 300+ network of global sales partners. The Cofense partner program has proven extremely popular with managed service providers (MSPs) whose clients are realizing the...
Cofense Triage Update Improves Visibility into Phishing Threats to Improve Response Times
The human-driven phishing defense solution provider Cofense has announced its incident response platform – Cofense Triage – has been updated. There have been several major enhancements to the platform that reduce noise and improve visibility into real-time threats, allowing IR teams to accelerate their response to current phishing threats that have made it past the perimeter. The update makes it easier for security teams to respond to...
Cofense Collects Three Cyber Defense Magazine 2018 InfoSec Awards
Cyber Defense Magazine, the leading electronic information security magazine and premier source of IT security news, runs an annual InfoSec award program that honors the leading companies in the field of information security and recognizes the best cybersecurity products on the market. This year, more than 3,000 companies were considered for the awards. Each company was assessed across a wide range of criteria and the field was...
Cofense Enhances its Industry Leading Security Awareness and Employee Conditioning Solutions
Cofense, the leading provider of security awareness and employee conditioning solutions for businesses to help them manage phishing risk, has announced it has made several key enhancements to its human phishing defense program including the introduction of more industry firsts. The updates include enhanced analytics and reporting functions that allow administrators to generate boardroom-level quality reports demonstrating the results...
Cofense Reporter Now Allows Easy Reporting of Phishing Threats on Smartphones
Approximately 70% of workers say they regularly use their smartphones to check their work emails outside office hours. This allows workers to get ahead before the working day starts, and it can also help security teams respond to phishing threats more quickly. Phishing reporting solutions have been developed to make it as easy as possible for employees to report suspicious emails to their security teams quickly. The sooner a malicious...
Phishing Simulation Certification Program Offered by Cofense
Cofense, the company formerly known as PhishMe, has launched the industry’s first ever phishing simulation certification program. The course covers all of the skills necessary to construct, execute, and sustain phishing simulation and employee security awareness programs. After completing the training, security experts will be awarded with Cofense PhishMe certification which demonstrates their ability to run phishing simulation...
European Phishing Response Trends Report Shows EU Firms Unprepared for Phishing Attacks
A new report from Cofense (formerly PhishMe) has revealed the majority of EU firms do not feel they are well prepared to deal with phishing attacks. Phishing is a major threat to businesses of all sizes. Enterprises and SMBs must deal with spray and pray campaigns as well as targeted phishing attacks on their organization and highly targeted spear phishing attacks on specific groups of employees. The data for the European Phishing...
Cofense Report Reveals Latest Malware Delivery and Attack Trends
The 2018 Malware Review from security awareness and anti-phishing solution provider Cofense (Formerly PhishMe) looks at malware trends over the past 12 months and makes predictions about malware delivery and attack trends in 2018. The 2018 Cofense Malware Review, titled A Look Back and a Look Forward, was compiled after analyzing millions of phishing and spam emails gathered from multiple sources over the past year. The report has a...
Cofense Wins Multiple 2018 Info Security PG Global Excellence Awards
Cofense (formerly PhishMe) has been recognized once again for its anti-phishing solutions and will collect multiple Info Security PG Global Excellence Awards next month. Info Security PG is the leading information security research and advisory guide for the IT industry. The Info Security PG Global Excellence Awards recognize the best products and services in the field of IT security. Now in their 14th year, the awards not only...
PhishMe Rebranding as Cofense Reflects Company’s Extensive Range of Products and Services
PhishMe has long been a strong brand name associated with phishing defense technology and training. Over the years the company has expanded its products and services, and now the time has come for a change to the brand name to better reflect the company’s position, products, and services. PhishMe started life on February 27, 2007 when Co-Founders Aaron Higbee (CTO) and Royht Belani (CEO) were searching for a company name and...
PhishMe (now Cofense) Named Winner in Five Categories at the 2018 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
It has been an impressive start to the year for PhishMe (now Cofense). The company has already picked up a 2018 Stevie Award for customer service and now the Leesburg, VA-based provider of human phishing defense solutions has been named a winner in five categories at the 2018 Cybersecurity Excellence Awards. The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards program honors companies and individuals in the field of cybersecurity that have...
PhishMe (now Cofense) Guaranteed 2018 Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service
The Stevie Sales and Customer Service Awards program was set up to recognize the achievements of customer service, contact center, business development and sales professionals and reward excellence. The awards program is now in its 12th year, and the finalists for this year’s awards have just been announced. The finalists were selected from a list of more than 2,500 nominees from organizations of all sizes around the world, based on...
PhishMe (now Cofense) Report Shows How Phishing Susceptibility Rates Can be Deceiving
A new enterprise phishing resiliency and defense report from PhishMe confirms phishing campaigns increased by 65% in 2017. As PhishMe (now Cofense) explains in the report, the rise in phishing attacks is easy to explain. Phishing attacks are an easy and low-cost way for hackers to make money. For businesses, the danger of phishing is clear. A typical phishing attack on a mid-sized company costs $1.6 million to resolve, according to...
Cofense PhishMe Simulator Named 2018 SC Media Award Finalist for Third Consecutive Year
The finalists for the 2018 SC Media Awards have been announced, and for the third successive year, PhishMe has been recognized. Cofense PhishMe Simulator, a phishing email simulation platform that can be used to test resilience to phishing attacks, has been named a finalist in the Best IT Security-Related Training Program category. SC Media one of the most well-respected cybersecurity news outlets in the world. For the past 25 years,...
PhishMe Publishes South Africa Phishing Response Trends Report
A new South Africa phishing response trends report from PhishMe includes worrying statistics for CISOs and CIOs in South Africa. The threat from phishing is greater in South Africa than many other countries, but companies are struggling to deal with the threat. For the report, PhishMe looked at the technologies and strategies used by IT security decision makers in South Africa to deal with phishing attacks. The report reveals 90% of...
PhishMe’s Phishing Incident Response Platform Update Improves Usability for SOCs and IRs
PhishMe has made several updates to its phishing incident response platform, PhishMe Triage. PhishMe Triage is a phishing incident response management solution for security operations and incident responders that automates the identification, remediation, and sharing of new phishing threats. The solution provides visibility into email-based phishing attacks in near real-time, and analyzes and prioritizes threats reported by employees...
PhishMe Reaches 10 Million User Milestone
Anti-phishing solution provider PhishMe has announced it has reached another impressive milestone. Its PhishMe Reporter solution has now been installed on more than 10 million workstations. Organizations can deploy a host of phishing defenses to prevent malicious emails from reaching inboxes; however, even advanced spam filters will not block 100% of phishing emails. There will always be some malicious emails that slip through the...
Most Successful Phishing Scams Revealed by PhishMe
What are the most successful phishing scams? Warnings about undelivered parcels? Security alerts that require users’ immediate attention? Documents that has been shared by contacts? According to a recent analysis by anti-phishing solution provider PhishMe, the most successful phishing scams, which have almost a 20% success rate, involve the use of entertainment-based triggers to get users to take the desired action. For its analysis,...
PhishMe and Wombat Security Technologies Settle Patent Dispute
The long running legal dispute between PhishMe and Wombat Security Technologies over alleged patent infringements has now been resolved. PhishMe had filed multiple complaints against Wombat Security Technologies over alleged patent infringements due to the similarities between the latter’s technology and those developed and protected by patents held by PhishMe. Litigation was taking place in the United States District Court for the...
Phishing is the Biggest Security Threat in Australia
The biggest security threat in Australia for businesses is phishing, according to a recent survey of IT professionals by anti-phishing solution provider PhishMe. The survey was conducted on IT professionals from a wide range of industry sectors including healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, high-tech, services, transportation, telecoms, and consumer services. The survey revealed that 89% of IT professionals that took part in...
PhishMe Included in 2017 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 List
The 2017 Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 has been published – a list of the top 500 fastest growing companies in the United States in the media, tech, telecoms, energy tech, and life sciences industries. For the third consecutive year, anti-phishing solution provider PhishMe has been included in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list. This year, in the overall rankings, PhishMe was ranked 200, and achieved position 114 in the software...
PhishMe Recognized as Leader by Gartner: Added to Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness CBT
For the second consecutive year, PhishMe has been included in the Leader’s Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness CBT by Gartner, recognizing the commitment and capabilities of the company and the excellence of its anti-phishing solution and security awareness training program. 12 vendors were assessed for the 2017 Magic Quadrant for Security Awareness CBT for the ability to execute and for completeness of vision. PhishMe was ranked...
PhishMe Ranked 11 in Washington Business Journal List of 50 Fastest Growing Companies
For the second consecutive year, PhishMe has been included in the Washington Business Journal list of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the United States, improving its rating from #21 last year to #11 in 2017. The Washington Business Journal list of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies was announced on October 19 in McLean, VA. To compile the list, WBJ assessed average percentage revenue growth over the past three years. To be...
Three Quarters of UK Businesses Have Experienced Email Security Incidents
Phishing is the number one cybersecurity threat in the UK, and UK businesses are increasingly coming under attack. A new report from the leading provider of security awareness computer-based training, PhishMe, shows just how serious the threat from phishing has become. 75% of UK businesses have had to deal with an email-based security incident, while almost a quarter are having to deal with more than 500 phishing emails a week. Even...
90% of IT Professionals Most Concerned About Phishing, Spear Phishing and Whaling
Phishing, spear phishing, and whaling attacks are the leading cause of concern for IT professionals in the United States, according to the latest Phishing Response Trends Survey from the leading provider of human phishing defense solutions, PhishMe. The survey was conducted on two hundred IT executives in the United States, and came from a wide range of industry sectors, including business, healthcare, the financial services, retail,...
Free Phishing Simulator for Small Businesses Launched by PhishMe
A free phishing simulator for small businesses has been developed and released by the leading provider of human phishing defense solutions, PhishMe. The phishing simulator allows small businesses – companies with under 500 employees – to develop and run dummy phishing email campaigns to test the effectiveness of their security awareness training programs. Research by PhishMe shows that phishing email simulations are invaluable for...
PhishMe CEO Royht Belani Receives EY Entrepreneur of the Year Award
The winners of the 2017 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards for the Mid-Atlantic region have been announced, with PhishMe CEO and co-founder Royht Belani named as 2017 CEO of the Year for the Mid-Atlantic region in the security category. Each year, EY recognizes entrepreneurs that have gone the extra mile and have shown exceptional personal commitment to their business and communities and been inspirational leaders. EY first started...
PhishMe Files Another Intellectual Property Enforcement Action Against Wombat Security Technologies
PhishMe has announced it has filed another property enforcement action against competitor Wombat Security Technologies for alleged patent infringements. PhishMe is the leading provider of human-phishing defense solutions and has developed proprietary technology for its intelligence driven platform which is protected by numerous patents. PhishMe now has more than a dozen patients, with the latest action involving the two most recent...
PhishMe Lands Prestigious 2017 SC Europe Award for its Anti-Phishing Solutions
Each year, SC Media hosts a prestigious awards ceremony where the best companies and information security products are recognized and celebrated. The SC Awards are widely regarded as some of the most prestigious awards for companies in the field of information security. Each company and product is scrutinized by two panels of judges which score the companies and products on a wide range of criteria. To be selected as a finalist in one...
PhishMe Offers Assistance with GDPR Compliance
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be written into EU law next year, although companies need to start their GDPR compliance programs now if they are to ensure they are fully compliant before the May 25, 2018 deadline. Any company that is discovered not to be in compliance with the new regulation after that date faces a stiff financial penalty. The maximum fine for non-compliance with GDPR is $20 million Euros or 4% of...
PhishMe Releases Q1 2017 Malware Trends Analysis Report
PhishMe has released its Malware Trends Analysis Report for Q1 2017. The Malware Trends Analysis Report shows there has been a reduction in ransomware activity in the first three months of 2017. While this is certainly good news, PhishMe believes it is just the quiet before the storm. PhishMe suspects threat actors are planning further WannaCry-style attacks, which the firm refers to as ‘the atom bomb of ransomware’. Ransomware...
London Phishing Defense Centre Opened by PhishMe
PhishMe has announced it has opened a new London Phishing Defence Centre to provide local clients with increased levels of support, including dedicated professional services to help them automate and orchestrate their phishing response programs and take full advantage of PhishMe Triage™ and PhishMe Intelligence™. PhishMe has already opened regional support centers in other worldwide locations to improve support. In addition to the...
PhishMe Announces New Strategic Channel Alliance with Aquion
PhishMe, the leading vendor of phishing defense solutions, had announced a new partnership with Aquion, a leading distributor of security-focused IT products and services. The new strategic channel alliance with see Aquion accelerate usage of PhishMe’s human phishing defense solutions throughout Australia, New Zealand and Oceania. PhishMe has already enjoyed significant growth in Australasia; however, the new partnership will help to...
2016 Malware Year in Review Analysis Published by PhishMe
Anti-phishing solution provider PhishMe has published its 2016 Malware Year in Review – An analysis of the changing threat landscape throughout the year. The report shows that ransomware was the main growth area and had the biggest impact on businesses in 2016, although hackers still pose a major threat and are focused on stealing data from organizations. “In addition to focusing on the ‘smash and grab’ of ransomware, threat actors...
PhishMe Adds Ransomware and Business Email Compromise Training Modules to its CBFree CBT Program
Ransomware has fast become one of the biggest threats to organizations. The file-encrypting malware is capable of causing massive disruption to businesses. Ransomware attacks can take entire networks out of action, crippling businesses and causing substantial losses. Ransomware is usually spread via phishing emails, with the malicious software unwittingly installed by employees. Business email compromise scams are also rife. These...
PhishMe CEO Rohyt Belani Announced as Finalist in EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards
Rohyt Belani, CEO and co-founder of PhishMe, the leading provider of anti-phishing solutions for enterprises, has been named as a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year (mid-Atlantic) at the annual EY awards. This is the second year in a row that Belani has been recognized at the annual award ceremony. This is the 31st year of the EY Awards program, which recognize the excellence of entrepreneurs for innovation, commitment to the...
Forrester Research Study Shows PhishMe Phishing Solution Gives 336% ROI
Many businesses have had no alternative but to improve cybersecurity defenses to deal with the increased threat of cyberattacks. With attacks coming from all angles and a large attack surface to defend, organizations need to purchase multiple products to keep their networks and data well defended. It is therefore important to ensure money diverted to cybersecurity is well spent. Organizations need to ensure they get the best possible...
PhishMe Reports Another Record Year of Growth
Yesterday, the leading phishing defense solution provider PhishMe announced it has enjoyed another record year of growth. The Leesburg, Virginia-based firm has increased its workforce to 300 employees and over the course of 2016 has increased its customer-base to more than 1,200 enterprises, helping them to defend their networks from cyberattacks. The firm now has an Annual Run Rate approaching $50 million, with year over year new...
PhishMe Honored in 2017 Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards
The Info Security PG’s Global Excellence Awards recognize security companies that have developed outstanding products that allow organizations to secure their digital resources. The awards, which are now in their 13th year, cover a wide range of information security companies and InfoSec products, including awards for management, customer service, and naturally, the effectiveness and usability of the products. The annual awards...
PhishMe Finalist in Best IT Security-Related Training Category at 2016 SC Magazine Awards
The 2016 SC Magazine Awards are a highlight in the calendar for companies in the field of information security. The awards honor the achievements of companies and individuals working in the field of information security and recognize and honor the best and brightest talent. Information security products and services nominated for awards are assessed by two panels of judges, comprising analysts, educators, vendor-neutral consultants...
PhishMe Reports 97% of Phishing Emails Used to Deliver Ransomware
PhishMe has released its Q3 Malware Review which indicates the ransomware epidemic is growing, with the malicious file-encrypting malware now used in record numbers of attacks on businesses. Ransomware is malicious code that locks files with powerful encryption, preventing companies from accessing their data. The attackers hold the only keys to unlock the encryption, which must be bought by companies in the form of a ransom payment....
PhishMe Excellence Awards Winners Announced at Submerge 2016
The PhishMe Submerge user conference took place in Orlando, FL on September 28-29, 2016. The event provided attendees with the opportunity to learn phishing defense best practices and hear about case studies highlighting information security successes and failures. More than 100 phishing defense professionals attended the event from all over the world. There were two tracks at the conference – The ‘Deep Dive’ track that focused on...
Anti-Phishing Training Company PhishMe Secures $2.5 Million in Funding
Providing employees with anti-phishing training is an important part of an organization’s cybersecurity strategy. Technology can be used to prevent network cyberattacks, but employees are a weak link. If phishing emails are delivered to inboxes, it is all too easy for an employee to open an infected email attachment and load malware onto a corporate network. Anti-spam solutions can be employed to reduce the risk of phishing emails...