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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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Managing Human Risk in Cybersecurity: Hoxhunt’s 225% Reporting Spike (Frost & Sullivan Report)

Frost & Sullivan spotlighted Hoxhunt for transforming human risk in cybersecurity. Their report shows a 225% increase in phishing reporting and 3X fewer clicks.

Hoxhunt Reviews: What Customers Are Saying

Here's what real Hoxhunt customers say about the platform. A deep dive into simulations, reporting, quality of support and more.

Repeat Offenders in Phishing: Here's How We Train Them Out

Repeat phishing offenders aren’t the problem... static training is. Learn how we use adaptive simulations to convert clickers into security assets.

10 Email Security Best Practices That Actually Change Behavior

This playbook will guide you through the essential email security best practices you need to know to educate employees, mitigate risks, and protect your organization.

Is Your Social Engineering Training Actually Working?

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.

Does Gamified Cyber Security Training Actually Work?

Gamified cyber security training is a scientifically proven method to boost user engagement and motivate them to change behavior and build cyber skills continuously.

The art and chaos of starting a new leadership position

Fantasy football can teach us how to learn stop worrying and love the art and chaos of starting a new leadership position.

Why the Wall Street Journal got it wrong: Phishing simulations work when done right

Recent research published in the wall street was correct: bad phishing simulations produce bad results. So what now?

CISO Fantasy Phish Bowl 2025: Week 1. Game on!

The CISO Fantasy Phish Bowl 2025 brings together some old friends and new joiners. There's one heavy absence: Shawn Bowen, to whom this year's Phish Bowl is dedicated. Here's to you, Shawn!

Phishing Simulation Best Practices: 2025 Playbook

Phishing simulation best practices with real case results from Bird & Bird - ethical lures, instant feedback, and KPIs that drive reporting.

Best Phishing Simulation Tools for Enterprises (2025 Edition)

Best phishing simulation tools for enterprises (2025) - AI-powered, gamified platforms with multi-vector realism, SOC integrations, and risk dashboards.

10 Cybersecurity Awareness Month Ideas (2025): Activities & Tips

Cybersecurity Awareness Month ideas that work: run a focused 10-day campaign, launch phishing simulations, boost MFA adoption, and use our 2025 toolkit.

Managing Human Risk in Cybersecurity: Hoxhunt’s 225% Reporting Spike (Frost & Sullivan Report)

Frost & Sullivan spotlighted Hoxhunt for transforming human risk in cybersecurity. Their report shows a 225% increase in phishing reporting and 3X fewer clicks.

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.

Repeat Offenders in Phishing: Here's How We Train Them Out

Repeat phishing offenders aren’t the problem... static training is. Learn how we use adaptive simulations to convert clickers into security assets.

Changing the Security Narrative: From IT Blockers to Trusted Partners

Here's how to change the narrative around cybersecurity to get employees engaged.

What Actually Drives Cybersecurity Behavior Change? According to Real Hoxhunt Data

How do you achieve cybersecurity behavior change? A breakdown of how science-based training transforms awareness into real-world risk reduction.

How Behavior-Based Cyber Security Training Works

Learn how behavior-based cyber security training drives lasting employee behavior change. A breakdown of the key components, benefits, and why it’s essential for building a strong security culture.

Hoxhunt vs Competitors: Head-to-Head Comparison (Based on 6,000+ Reviews)

Discover how Hoxhunt outperforms competitors in cybersecurity training. Based on real reviews, compare Hoxhunt's features, quality, and effectiveness to leading alternatives.

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.

Hackers can use password protected attachments for phishing attacks

Password protected attachments can evade spam filters and raise users' curiosity and trust

Spoofed 2022 US Department of Transportation Site Is the Most Effective Credential Harvesting Phish

Updated from its 2021 version, the 2022 spoofed US Department of Transportation credential harvesting site is extremely effective

What is a pretext phishing attack?

Pretexting a form of phishing that hooks victims with a simple but convincing message without malicious links.

The Three Steps and Five Effects of the Phishing Attack Kill Chain

Breaking the phishing attack kill chain requires understanding the three steps that drive its process, and the five most common effects of a successful attack.

The dangers of fax phishing

Fax phishing uses fake email notifications spoofing e-fax services to trick people into entering sensitive data onto credential harvesting pages

3 ways to spot 2 common Ukraine war phishing campaigns

The war in Ukraine has spawned two widespread types of phishing campaigns we're monitoring. Here are three ways to spot them.

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.

Is Your Social Engineering Training Actually Working?

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.

Vishing Attacks Surge 442%: Here's How We're Simulating Them

Vishing attacks are spiking, and they’re powered by AI voice clones and social engineering. Here's how to prevent vishing with real-world tactics and simulation-based training.

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.