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QR Code Phishing (Quishing) Explained + Printable QR Stickers

QR code phishing (quishing) explained: real examples, why it works, and how to defend. Run our free QR-sticker simulation to build pause-verify-report habits.

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Deepfake Phishing Simulation Software: How to Train Teams

Deepfake Phishing Simulation Software with Hoxhunt: realistic email→fake-meeting drills, consented exec deepfakes, and KPIs that prove behavior change.

Phish Bowl School of Cyber Leadership

Week 3 emerged as the Phish Bowl School of Cyber Leadership as Naomi's near triumph was Nicole's first big win, and Dustin Sachs talks about leadership lessons from Shawn Bowen.

8 Social Engineering Defense Strategies (with Dr. Jessica Barker)

Stop deepfake, smishing & vishing scams with 8 proven tactics: Feel→Slow→Verify→Act, no approvals in live calls, out-of-band callbacks, and a reporting culture.

The art and chaos of starting a new leadership position

Fantasy football can teach us how to learn stop worrying and love the art and chaos of starting a new leadership position.

Why the Wall Street Journal got it wrong: Phishing simulations work when done right

Recent research published in the wall street was correct: bad phishing simulations produce bad results. So what now?

CISO Fantasy Phish Bowl 2025: Week 1. Game on!

The CISO Fantasy Phish Bowl 2025 brings together some old friends and new joiners. There's one heavy absence: Shawn Bowen, to whom this year's Phish Bowl is dedicated. Here's to you, Shawn!

Phish Bowl School of Cyber Leadership

Week 3 emerged as the Phish Bowl School of Cyber Leadership as Naomi's near triumph was Nicole's first big win, and Dustin Sachs talks about leadership lessons from Shawn Bowen.

The art and chaos of starting a new leadership position

Fantasy football can teach us how to learn stop worrying and love the art and chaos of starting a new leadership position.

Why the Wall Street Journal got it wrong: Phishing simulations work when done right

Recent research published in the wall street was correct: bad phishing simulations produce bad results. So what now?

CISO Fantasy Phish Bowl 2025: Week 1. Game on!

The CISO Fantasy Phish Bowl 2025 brings together some old friends and new joiners. There's one heavy absence: Shawn Bowen, to whom this year's Phish Bowl is dedicated. Here's to you, Shawn!

Phishing Simulation Best Practices: 2025 Playbook

Phishing simulation best practices with real case results from Bird & Bird - ethical lures, instant feedback, and KPIs that drive reporting.

Best Phishing Simulation Tools for Enterprises (2025 Edition)

Best phishing simulation tools for enterprises (2025) - AI-powered, gamified platforms with multi-vector realism, SOC integrations, and risk dashboards.

Managing Human Risk in Cybersecurity: Hoxhunt’s 225% Reporting Spike (Frost & Sullivan Report)

Frost & Sullivan spotlighted Hoxhunt for transforming human risk in cybersecurity. Their report shows a 225% increase in phishing reporting and 3X fewer clicks.

Cyber Insurance and Security Awareness Training

Why cyber insurance needs human risk management platforms and so do you

How to Prevent Phishing: Ultimate Playbook for CISOs

Your ultimate guide on how to prevent phishing. Everything you need to know to implement best practices and set up training that measurably reduces risk.

Spam vs Phishing: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Employees

Your ultimate guide to spam vs phishing. What the differences are, how to recognize them and all of the practical measures you can take to keep your organization safe.

What is an SOC Report? And Does your Organization Need One?

What is an SOC report? What are the different types of SOC reports available? How do you obtain one? Your questions answered.

How to Reduce Human Risk: Best Practices for Security Teams

We'll look into the behaviors to watch out for, how to assess risk and all the strategies you need to tangibly reduce human risk across your organization.

Repeat Offenders in Phishing: Here's How We Train Them Out

Repeat phishing offenders aren’t the problem... static training is. Learn how we use adaptive simulations to convert clickers into security assets.

Changing the Security Narrative: From IT Blockers to Trusted Partners

Here's how to change the narrative around cybersecurity to get employees engaged.

What Actually Drives Cybersecurity Behavior Change? According to Real Hoxhunt Data

How do you achieve cybersecurity behavior change? A breakdown of how science-based training transforms awareness into real-world risk reduction.

How Behavior-Based Cyber Security Training Works

Learn how behavior-based cyber security training drives lasting employee behavior change. A breakdown of the key components, benefits, and why it’s essential for building a strong security culture.

Hoxhunt vs Competitors: Head-to-Head Comparison (Based on 6,000+ Reviews)

Discover how Hoxhunt outperforms competitors in cybersecurity training. Based on real reviews, compare Hoxhunt's features, quality, and effectiveness to leading alternatives.

What is a Human Firewall? Examples, Strategies + Training Tips

Empower your team to be a human firewall. Discover how training, vigilance, and smart habits protect against cyber threats.

QR Code Phishing (Quishing) Explained + Printable QR Stickers

QR code phishing (quishing) explained: real examples, why it works, and how to defend. Run our free QR-sticker simulation to build pause-verify-report habits.

Deepfake Phishing Simulation Software: How to Train Teams

Deepfake Phishing Simulation Software with Hoxhunt: realistic email→fake-meeting drills, consented exec deepfakes, and KPIs that prove behavior change.

Invoice Fraud: How to Identify Fake Invoices (Analyzing Real Threats)

A deep dive on real reported invoice fraud emails. Learn how to protect your business from invoice fraud with 9 simple steps to identify fake invoices.

AI Phishing Attacks: How Big is the Threat? (+Infographic)

How pervasive are AI phishing attacks? We break down the findings from millions of real reported malicious emails, sent to 2.5 million users.

Top Cybersecurity Threats in the Manufacturing Industry 2025

A break down of the latest cyber security threats in the manufacturing industry. Get actionable strategies to your business and ensure operational resilience.

How to Prevent Smishing: 7 Best Practices

Learn how to prevent smishing with these 7 best practices. Your ultimate guide to how smishing works, what attacks look like and how to protect your business.

Report: SaaS permissions leave huge amounts of data exposed

Your SaaS suite is leaving your backdoor open. Here's how to fix it.

Log4J Log4Shell vulnerability explained

Log4J Log4Shell vulnerability explained to help you understand what it is and how to stay protected

Default Guest settings Azure AD

A security vulnerability was recently reported in the default guest permissions of Microsoft Azure Active Directory. Here’s how to fix it and stay safe from attackers.

External email warning banner phish

This phishing email was sent from outside the organization but is replacing the Caution! External Sender banner with a safe sender banner.

Update regarding the Apple iOS Mail App Vulnerability

Apple just recently confirmed the most significant vulnerability in iOS history after ZecOps made a public announcement about their discovery of a security flaw.

iOS Mail App Security Flaw

According to security researchers, the iOS mail app, which is the email client that can be found on most Apple iPhones and iPads, has a severe security flaw making it vulnerable to attacks.

8 Social Engineering Defense Strategies (with Dr. Jessica Barker)

Stop deepfake, smishing & vishing scams with 8 proven tactics: Feel→Slow→Verify→Act, no approvals in live calls, out-of-band callbacks, and a reporting culture.

Is Your Social Engineering Training Actually Working?

Your ultimate guide to the process behind social engineering training and all of the tips and know-how you need to ensure your training successfully changes behavior.

Vishing Attacks Surge 442%: Here's How We're Simulating Them

Vishing attacks are spiking, and they’re powered by AI voice clones and social engineering. Here's how to prevent vishing with real-world tactics and simulation-based training.

Advertisers Beware—How Scammers Are Getting Into Your Ad Accounts

From Spear-Phishing, to Credential Harvesting, To Possible Ad Fraud. Keep Reading To Find Out How This Story Unfolded and How You Can Avoid Getting Caught.

Social engineers are targeting social media accounts

We're seeing an uptick in social engineers targeting social media accounts

The good, the bad, and the ugly about browser fingerprinting

Now that cookies are on their way out, a much sneakier way of identifying you is on its way in.