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How to Run a Phishing Simulation: A Complete Guide for Indian Organizations (2025)
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How to Run a Phishing Simulation: A Complete Guide for Indian Organizations (2025)

A step-by-step guide to planning, launching, and measuring phishing simulations that actually reduce your organization's risk — without burning out your security team.

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Arjun Mehta

8 min read · 20 May 2025
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SMS Phishing (Smishing): How to Protect Your Organization in 2025
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SMS Phishing (Smishing): How to Protect Your Organization in 2025

SMS phishing attacks surged 300% in India last year. Here's how smishing works, why it bypasses traditional security controls, and how to train your employees to recognize it.

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Priya Sharma

13 May 2025

6 min read
Why Your Phishing Click Rate Is Still High — And How to Fix It
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Why Your Phishing Click Rate Is Still High — And How to Fix It

You've been running phishing simulations for months, but the click rate isn't dropping. Here are the 6 most common reasons security awareness programs stall — and exactly what to fix.

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Vikram Nair

6 May 2025

5 min read
Voice Phishing (Vishing): How to Train Employees Against Phone Scams
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Voice Phishing (Vishing): How to Train Employees Against Phone Scams

Vishing attacks impersonating IT helpdesk, banks, and government agencies are rising rapidly in India. Here's how vishing works and how to build employee defenses against it.

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Priya Sharma

29 April 2025

6 min read
QR Code Phishing (Quishing): The Growing Threat in India's Hybrid Workplaces
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QR Code Phishing (Quishing): The Growing Threat in India's Hybrid Workplaces

QR code phishing bypasses email security gateways entirely. Here's how quishing attacks work, why they're surging in Indian enterprises, and how to train employees to spot them.

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Arjun Mehta

22 April 2025

5 min read
KnowBe4 Alternative for India: Why Indian Organizations Choose PhishShield
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KnowBe4 Alternative for India: Why Indian Organizations Choose PhishShield

KnowBe4 is the world's largest security awareness platform — but it wasn't built for India. Here's an honest comparison of KnowBe4 vs PhishShield for Indian organizations.

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Vikram Nair

15 April 2025

7 min read
Spear Phishing vs. Phishing: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Training
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Spear Phishing vs. Phishing: What's the Difference and Why It Matters for Your Training

Regular phishing casts a wide net. Spear phishing targets specific individuals with personalized lures. Understanding the difference is critical for an effective security awareness program.

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Arjun Mehta

8 April 2025

6 min read
How to Measure the ROI of Security Awareness Training
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How to Measure the ROI of Security Awareness Training

Security awareness training is often dismissed as unquantifiable. Here's how to calculate concrete ROI from your phishing simulation program — with numbers your CFO will respect.

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Vikram Nair

1 April 2025

6 min read
10 Phishing Red Flags Every Employee Must Know (2025 Edition)
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10 Phishing Red Flags Every Employee Must Know (2025 Edition)

The most effective phishing emails are designed to look completely legitimate. Here are the 10 red flags that expose even the most convincing phishing attempts — share this with your team.

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Priya Sharma

25 March 2025

5 min read