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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.
A three-day intrusion at North Texas Behavioral Health Authority exposed 285,086 patient records. Here's what went wrong and how healthcare teams can harden their HIPAA defenses.
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.
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.
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.
The FBI just took down a global phishing-as-a-service platform responsible for $20 million in fraud. Here's what this operation reveals about modern phishing threats and why workforce education is the most effective countermeasure.
New academic research finds that training everyone after a phishing simulation — not just the employees who clicked — builds stronger, longer-lasting defences. Here's how empowsec's new Debrief and Teachable Moments features put that science into practice.
A cyberattack left Foster City, California in a state of emergency for over a week. Here's how it likely happened, why small governments are prime targets, and what municipalities can do to prevent becoming the next headline.
Annual compliance training doesn't create secure organizations — culture does. Here's a practical framework for embedding security into how your company thinks, communicates, and makes decisions every day.
Security awareness training is the fastest-growing managed service category in the MSP channel. Here's a practical playbook for packaging, pricing, and scaling SAT as a recurring revenue stream.
QR code phishing attacks increased 587% in 2025. Unlike traditional phishing links, QR codes bypass most email security filters entirely. Here's how quishing works and what your organization can do about it.