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Device Code Phishing Is Moving Into Criminal Toolkits

Device code phishing is spreading through criminal toolkits and phishing-as-a-service offerings. Here is how the Microsoft 365 attack works and what teams should do next.

Marcus Chen·5/15/2026·8 min read
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Microsoft AiTM Phishing Alert: Lessons for US Teams

Microsoft is warning US organizations about a sophisticated code-of-conduct phishing campaign using PDFs, CAPTCHA gates, and AiTM token theft. Here is what security teams should watch for next.

Rachel Andersen·5/6/2026·7 min read
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Facebook Phishing Through Google: What Teams Should Do

A new campaign abused Google AppSheet emails to steal Facebook business accounts at scale. Here is what your team should watch for and how empowsec helps build the right response habits.

Marcus Chen·5/5/2026·7 min read
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Fake Party Invitations Are the Newest Phishing Trap

Cybercriminals are spoofing Paperless Post, Evite, and Punchbowl to send fake party invitations that exploit your fear of missing out. Here's how the scam works and how to protect yourself.

Rachel Andersen·4/29/2026·7 min read
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Quishing in 2026: The QR Phishing Tricks Your Tools Still Miss

QR code phishing has evolved far beyond a simple scan-and-steal. Split codes, Unicode fakes, CAPTCHA gates, and state-sponsored campaigns are rewriting the rulebook — and most security stacks still can't read a QR code.

Elena Vasquez·4/22/2026·13 min read
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empowsec vs KnowBe4: A Practical Comparison for 2026

Evaluating security awareness platforms? Here's a clear-eyed comparison of empowsec and KnowBe4 across pricing, features, white-label capabilities, and the kinds of organizations each serves best.

James Thornton·4/20/2026·15 min read
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ATHR Vishing-as-a-Service: AI Voice Scams Go Plug and Play

A new criminal toolkit called ATHR bundles AI voice agents, phishing emails, and real-time credential harvesting into a single browser-based platform. Here's how vishing-as-a-service is reshaping social engineering and what your organization can do about it.

Marcus Chen·4/19/2026·10 min read
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Booking.com Breach Fuels Targeted Phishing: How to Protect Your Team

Hackers breached Booking.com and are already using stolen reservation data to launch hyper-targeted phishing attacks via email, WhatsApp, and phone. Here's what organizations need to know and how to prepare employees for these real-world social engineering tactics.

Rachel Andersen·4/15/2026·9 min read