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November 2022: New Security Awareness Content

Written by Gabriel Friedlander | Dec 7, 2022 12:15:51 AM

We have been busy adding more content to our Cybersecurity Awareness Training. Here is a collection of what's new in November. 

 

Security Awareness Training Videos

 

Spear Phishing Isn't Just Email

In this basics of spear phishing video, learn how a non-email phish attempt is made by luring you into an attacker's trap. With a little homework and few simple steps - all done to make you feel like you're in control - an attacker can hack your company, and leave you wondering how you fell for it.

 

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Why Is Security Awareness So Important?

We kick off our new Annual Security Awareness Training 2023 with this intro video answering the question, "what comes first: awareness or confidence?" Because cybercrime has become so sophisticated, people only stand a chance if they are aware. 

 

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 Real Life Stories

 

Getting Fired Cost My Employer Millions

"Here I was having a relaxing weekend with my family when out of nowhere, I got an email from HR with the subject line: Termination. My heart instantly dropped. It said that my company was cutting 10% of the workforce due to economic conditions, and unfortunately, I was no longer needed. I can't even express the shock and pain I was in."

 

 

On The Blog

How To Shop Safely During The Holidays

‘Tis the season to bring joy and jolly! Whether you’re shopping for gifts online or donating to your favorite charity, scammers are betting on your generous holiday spirit to take advantage of you. In fact, nearly 75% of Americans experienced at least one holiday scam last year. And they just don’t happen on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Because retailers are starting holiday sales as early as October and ending as late as the last week of December, scammers have more opportunities to muddle your holiday cheer. 

Check out our 8 holiday scams with tips on how to keep your information out of the hands of people who are most definitely on the naughty list.

 

 

Lessons Learned Interviews 

Every week, we interview a community member from our LinkedIn Security Awareness Managers group for their hard-learned lessons from working in the industry. 

  

Phishing from An Attacker POV

"This is where people actually get scared. It's not like "I fell for a phish and everything will be fine. You fell for a phish, now you need to understand what can happen potentially, and it's very scary and very fast."

In a recent conversation with the Security Awareness community, we spoke with Uriel Kosayev, an experienced security researcher and author of the Antivirus Bypass Techniques. He walks us through the elements of a phishing attempt from an attacker's point of view and provides guidance on how to train employees to be wary of phishing attempts.

  
 Calling All Security Awareness Managers 

We invite you to connect with Security Awareness Managers in this private LinkedIn community hosted by Wizer.  Join our weekly virtual huddle groups or hop on a LIVE interview with a community member to discover their hard-learned lessons of creating and running security awareness programs. 

 

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