Researchers have tested the effectiveness of various phishing training courses in a study involving 19,000 test subjects. The result: training courses help less than expected.

Current data shows that the threat of artificial intelligence (AI) in cybercrime is seen as an increasingly serious risk. Companies are therefore increasingly shifting their focus from reactive defense to preventive security.

Major events in 2024 bring joy to sports fans, but also cyber risks. The summer of sport was therefore not just a festival for fans, but also a playground for digital threats.

Safety awareness and training are essential for a proactive safety culture. With SoSafe's fully integrated human risk management solution, safety managers can holistically identify, prioritize and effectively reduce human safety risks.

The Italian sports car manufacturer Ferrari recently suffered a sensitive deepfake attack. A high-ranking manager became the target of a fraud attempt in which criminals used AI technology to impersonate the company boss.

At a time when security incidents are increasing exponentially and the threat landscape is becoming ever more complex, companies are faced with the huge challenge of effectively protecting their sensitive data and systems.

Dr. Niklas Hellemann, psychologist and CEO of SoSafe and Cyber Samurai Managing Director Nicolas Leiser defend the use of phishing simulations as an effective method. Recently, Google Security Manager Matt Linton criticized phishing simulations.

A Google security manager has spoken out against simulated phishing exercises for employees. Such tests would create frustration rather than more security awareness.