So, you're using ‘password123’ for, well, everything? Congrats, you’ve basically rolled out the red carpet for hackers. It's like saying, “Please, come in and take all my stuff”. But fear not, it’s time to up your game from easy prey to cyber security ninja with strong, unique passwords. Let’s ditch the lame password party and join the league of the un-hackables. The Hackers’ Playground: A Quick Tour of Password Attacks Hackers have an arsenal of tricks to crack your passwords. There’s brute-forcing, where they try every possible combination until they strike gold. Think of a monkey randomly ..read more

Ah, passwords. Those little strings of characters we love to forget and hate to remember. But guess what? In the grand cyber circus, they’re about as protective as a wet paper bag used as a helmet. Enter our superhero: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). It’s like having a bouncer at the door of your digital life, ensuring only the VIPs (that’s you) get in. The Villains at Play Cybercriminals are crafty. They’ve mastered the art of picking digital locks. Phishing, brute-force attacks, guessing your password is “password123” (admit it, we’ve all been there). If they crack your password, it’s ga ..read more

As we gear up for the shopping extravaganza of Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the start of the Festive Season shopping, it's important to keep an eye out for those sneaky scams that might pop up amidst the fantastic deals. Basically, we’re saying less card swiping and more detective work!️ Understanding the Scammers' Psychology Scammers use emotional tricks to fool us. During the holiday hustle and bustle, they play on our feelings of rush, worry, and excitement. As we all scramble to snag great deals and hot items, we might drop our guard, making it easier for these tricksters to pounce. Le ..read more

Today, we're delving into the mysterious world of cyber security to uncover the secrets of a stealthy adversary known as the man-in-the-middle (MITM) cyber attack. Grab your virtual magnifying glass as we embark on a thrilling investigation into this covert operation that threatens our digital security. The intruder revealed Now, here's where things get interesting:O Imagine the invisible intruder inserting themselves between Jack and the websites he visits, intercepting and eavesdropping on their communications. It's like having an uninvited guest at your private dinner party, silently gathe ..read more

We're excited to share some fantastic news with you. The G2 Fall Reports have been released, and we're humbled to announce that we've earned seven new badges. G2: Where reviews matter G2 isn't just any review site – it's the go-to platform for software reviews, serving over 80 million software buyers every year. In the crowded Security Awareness Training category, only the top 35 vendors make the cut to feature on G2's prestigious Grid Report. A year of growth 2023 has been a remarkable year for GoldPhish as we continue to grow our brand, user base, and product. It's a testament to the dedica ..read more

As you know, Cyber Security Awareness Month is the focal point of October. We know life can get busy so you may have forgotten to prepare for this, but don’t worry we’ve got you covered. Unwrapping our gift to you There are four weeks in October, meaning we’ll be exploring a new topic each week. Oh, and we’ve added a little icing on the cake with a few more downloadable assets to keep cyber security front of mind. Let’s explore the weekly topics: Cyber-savvy made simple! It really is so simple with our content. We have weekly content for you to share with your friends, family, loved ones, and ..read more

Five years ago, the minds behind GoldPhish kicked off an idea that aimed to shake things up. GoldPhish was born from the need for a cybersecurity training solution that didn't just have awesome content and user-friendliness but also made being cyber-savvy a breeze – whether you're at home or at work. Fast forward to 2023, and we're stoked to share that we've officially trained over a million learners. Yep, you read that right – a million! This isn't just about us, though. We've joined forces with 80+ partners, across 19 regions, who are just as pumped about GoldPhish as we are. Looking forwar ..read more

A single cyber attack - be it a data breach, malware, ransomware, or DDoS attack - cost companies in the U.S. a median of $18 000 in 2022, up from $10 000 in 2021, with 47% of all U.S. businesses suffering a cyber attack in some way, according to the ,Hiscox Cyber Readiness Report 2022. And according to Verizon's ,2022 Data Breach Investigations Report, “The human element is the most common threat vector; it is the root cause of 82% of data breaches”. Regardless of whether you think using language like “human vulnerability” or “weakest link” is unfair and hurtful towards ‘Sensitive Sid’ from ..read more

Your employees probably receive a bunch of phishing emails every day. But do they know where to report them? It's a crucial part of your phishing awareness training program. Let's be honest, most employees have no clue where to report phishing in your organisation. Sure, deleting suspicious emails is a good move, but if we work together to report them, we can all benefit. What are the benefits? Reporting phishing emails is crucial for several reasons: You see, phishing attacks happen in the blink of an eye. But all it takes is one smart employee to report an attack and save your whole organis ..read more

AI is everywhere these days: Revolutionising industries and making our lives a whole lot easier. But with great power comes great responsibility (yes, we're going with Spider-Man on this one ). As AI continues to advance, and we begin to adopt it more widely in our everyday operations, it's essential to be aware of the cyber risks that come along for the ride. So, buckle up, and let's dive into the world of AI-related cyber risks! So what can you do to minimise these AI-related cyber risks? Here are a few tips: By being proactive and taking a holistic approach to AI security, you can harness ..read more