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What is Quishing? Ultimate QR Code Phishing Prevention Guide

How quishing is being used in attacks, what these threats look like in the wild and best practices for avoiding them.

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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.

Manufacturing Cyber Security: Top 4 Training Solutions 2025

In-deph guide on the pros and cons of the top cybersecurity training solutions for manufacturing. Based on real customer reviews.

DORA Regulation: Summary, Compliance Checklist + Training

Ultimate guide to DORA regulation in 2025, including compliance requirements, who it impacts, key pillars, and actionable strategies for financial firms.

How to Improve Engagement in Security Awareness Training

Actionable strategies to improve engagement in security awareness training, foster employee participation, and reduce cybersecurity risks.

AI and the Future of Phishing Training: Insights From Hoxhunt's CEO

Co-founder and CEO, Mika Aalto provides insights in this Q&A on how, for better and for worse, AI is shaping the future of phishing training

6 Proofpoint Competitors & Alternatives for Effective Training

A deep dive into the top Proofpoint competitors and alternatives for effective security awareness training to find the best fit for your organization.

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.

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.

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.

What is behavioural cybersecurity?

Practice makes perfect. Especially when something as important as cybersecurity is on the line.

Are phishing tests enough to measure resilience? - Hoxhunt

Infrequent phishing tests are still popular for measuring an organization's resiliency. Are they good enough or do you need to step up your training game?

One Click Away From Disaster: Why Cybersec Behavior Matters

Without practice, people won’t know what to do with a dangerous email. Through continuous training, you can reinforce the right behavior in cybersecurity.

A Guide to Cybersecurity Awareness Training for Your Employees

Today, cybersecurity awareness training for your employees should be just as important as defense technology. Learn how to train your employees better.

AI Phishing Attacks: How Big is the Threat? (+Infographic)

How pervasive are AI phishing attacks? We break down the findings from millions of real reported malicious emails, sent to 2.5 million users.

Top Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Industry 2025

A break down of the latest cyber security threats in the manufacturing industry. Get actionable strategies to your business and ensure operational resilience.

How to Prevent Smishing: 7 Best Practices

Learn how to prevent smishing with these 7 best practices. Your ultimate guide to how smishing works, what attacks look like and how to protect your business.

Invoice Fraud: How to Identify Fake Invoices (9 Simple Steps)

Learn how to protect your business from invoice fraud with 9 simple steps to identify fake invoices, detect red flags, and prevent financial losses.

TikTok Phishing Link in Emails: What Security Teams Need to Know

TikTok's open redirection vulnerability is being used in phishing emails. Here's what we know and how to prevent successful attacks.

Deepfake Attacks: How to Keep Your Business Safe (+ Examples)

Your ultimate guide to deepfake attacks to keep your organization safe. Includes video examples and case studies.

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.