Not all phishing simulators are created equal. At Haekka, our phishing simulator was built to be different from other products in the market. Here are some of the reasons why:

Cybersecurity is a critical aspect of any organization, and it should be a top priority for everyone. There are various types of security, including physical, network, and cybersecurity. In this article, we will discuss the five elements of security that are crucial for any organization to maintain a secure environment. We will also focus on security awareness and phishing, two essential aspects of cybersecurity that can help organizations prevent security incidents.

Scammers are becoming increasingly clever in their attempts to deceive us, and it's likely that you've received a fraudulent message, perhaps without even realizing it. For instance, last week, we received a text message scam purporting to be from UPS about a missed parcel delivery. Since many of us rely on parcel deliveries and receive text message alerts about them, this message may not have seemed unusual at first glance.

The year 2023 is expected to bring more treachery and risk in cybersecurity, as the attack surface and hacker capabilities continue to grow. This was the finding of a recent report that analyzed cybersecurity trends and statistics for the year ahead.

As we move further into 2023, it is imperative for companies, and their employees, to stay up-to-date with the latest security threats and best practices. The technology and attack landscape is evolving quickly so even though some of the topics have not changed in 2023, the material for these topics and how they are presented may be different.

When it comes to cybersecurity, the first step of security awareness is often overlooked, but it's one of the most critical components of any cybersecurity strategy. In this blog post, we'll discuss what the first step of security awareness is and why it's so important. Spoiler - you have to focus on risk, specifically human risk.

Check out our weekly Security Digest Stream. In this Stream, we use the latest news about the LastPass data breach to engage employees about the importance of securing all devices, including personal devices.

Basic security awareness training is an essential component of any cybersecurity strategy. It involves educating employees on the best practices for keeping sensitive information secure and protecting against cyber-attacks. In this blog post, we'll discuss the basics of security awareness training and why it's important for every organization.

Have you ever heard of the 90/10 rule on cybersecurity? It's a concept that states that 90% of cybersecurity is about implementing the right policies and procedures, while the other 10% is about implementing the right technology. In other words, the vast majority of cybersecurity is about the human factor, the factor that follows approved workflows outlined in policies and procedures, rather than the technology factor.

Haekka is deeply integrated with Slack to meet employees where they already are. By using Slack's bite-sized format, Haekka delivers digestible content and engages employees with modern tools to increase training completion rates. Slack notifications are used to keep employees on task and engaged, while the platform's focus on security and privacy ensures users' data is protected.

Security awareness is an essential aspect of cybersecurity. It is about ensuring that people are aware of the potential security risks and how to mitigate them. There are different types of security awareness, and in this blog post, we will discuss the four most common types of security awareness.

Cybersecurity is more important than ever before, especially with the rise of remote work and the increasing amount of sensitive information being stored online. Add to that the ease of launching cyberattacks with AI and software and it is a perfect storm. To ensure effective cybersecurity, organizations should focus on the six pillars of cybersecurity. In this blog post, we will discuss these six pillars and why they are important.

Security training is a vital part of keeping organizations safe from cyber-attacks. So vital, we built a platform to integrate security training, knowledge, and thinking into the apps and workflows of all employees. Cyber attacks of all kinds are on the rise. Every employee, system, app, or data source is a target.

In today's digital age, especially with the emergence of AI for cyberattacks, cybersecurity is imperative. Hackers and cybercriminals are always on the lookout for vulnerabilities that they can exploit to gain access to sensitive information or cause damage. This is why security awareness training has become an essential component of cybersecurity strategy, not just a checkbox for audits.

💰 Social engineering can deceive anyone, as evidenced by the phishing attacks that targeted engineers at Twilio, a successful startup, last fall. More recently, well-known startup founder, investor, and NFT creator Kevin Rose was tricked into surrendering over a million dollars worth of digital assets. Here's what you can learn from it.

The rise of remote work has dramatically changed the way we do business, and it has also had an impact on employee training and development. As more and more companies adopt remote work policies, it is becoming increasingly important for managers to learn how to train remote teams effectively. In this post, we will discuss best practices for training remote teams and help you create a successful training program for your remote employees.

Phishing is a type of cyber attack that uses fraudulent emails or websites to trick individuals into revealing sensitive information such as passwords or financial details. These attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and it is essential to understand how they work and how to protect yourself. In this article, we will take a closer look at phishing templates and what you can do to stay safe.

Phishing templates are pre-made messages or emails used as part of a phishing attack. We use them as a part of our phishing simulator. At Haekka, we write some phishing templates by hand and others are created by AI, specifically GPT. In this post, we cover our favorite types of phishing templates.

There are a lot of standards in SOC 2 that companies need to address to be certified. One crystal clear standard is that companies must conduct annual security awareness training for their employees. In addition and often alongside security awareness training, companies often conduct phishing campaigns or phishing simulations.

So, what exactly is security by design? Essentially, it's the idea that security should be integrated into every aspect of the design and development process for a product, system, or service. Instead of being an afterthought, security should be a fundamental consideration from the very beginning of any project.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing legal challenges from EU GDPR regulators. They have been fined multiple times, including a recent $400 million fine, but are appealing the penalties.

We often get asked if security awareness training needs to be graded for audits and auditors. In the context of a SOC 2, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 audit, grading of security awareness training is not required. While grading is a crucial factor in demonstrating the effectiveness of an organization's security awareness program, it is not required. 

It's sad that this news is not surprising - T-Mobile announced a data breach affecting 37 million customers. The cyber attackers managed to steal sensitive information belonging to the customers, and T-Mobile is now working hard to contain the damage.

Phishing is a prevalent tactic employed by cybercriminals, where they impersonate legitimate entities such as individuals or organizations, by creating fake email addresses and website addresses. Attackers are now using the same techniques with cryptocurrency wallet addresses.

OpenAI released ChatGPT, a new interface for its Large Language Model (LLM), at the end of November 2022 and it caused a stir in the AI world. But, turns out it also made the cyber threat landscape more exciting as it became clear that code generation could help less-skilled hackers launch cyberattacks with ease.