The most wonderful time of the year can also be the most dangerous time of the year. Cybercriminals use the hustle and bustle of the holidays to catch users off guard. In preparation for the holiday season, we're providing two downloadable Security Hints and Tips newsletters as well as 10 new holiday-themed phishing templates. Read the sections below to learn more about these resources and how to use them.

For more holiday content, ask your Customer Success Manager or Account Manager for access to our 2024 KnowBe4 Holiday Kit.

Downloadable Security Hints and Tips Newsletters (PDFs)

We've created two holiday-themed Security Hints and Tips newsletters in a PDF format. These newsletters are based on two of the most popular ways cybercriminals target users during the holidays: shopping and travel scams.

Click the links below to download each newsletter in your preferred language.

New Holiday-Themed Phishing Templates and Landing Pages

We've created 10 new phishing templates for the holiday season. You can preview these templates by following the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Phishing tab, then click on Email Templates.
2. Click System Templates, then select Holiday from the System Categories list.
3. Find the template you would like to preview and click the eye icon next to the template title. Alternatively, you can search for a template by name using the search bar. The new templates are listed below:
   • Airbnb: Create lasting memories this holiday season (Link)
   • Amazon: Give the gift of Prime this holiday season! (Link)
   • Apple: Holiday Promo: Get Apple Music Free Forever! (Link)
   • American Airlines: Celebrate the Holiday Season with American Airlines! (Link)
   • Holiday Travel with Company Devices Policy (Link) (Spoofs Domain)
   • Join Us for a Festive Card-Making Party! (Link) (Spoofs Domain)
   • Reminder: Update Your Calendar with Holiday PTO Plans (Link) (Spoofs Domain)
   • Stream your live holiday event with EventLive! (Link)
   • Ticketmaster: Holiday Concert Sweepstakes (Link)
   • Walmart: Complimentary Gift Wrapping this Holiday Season! (Link)

If you’re opted in to the Phishing Templates (Beta) feature, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Phishing tab, then click on Phishing Templates (Beta).
2. Click System Templates.
3. From the Topics drop-down menu, select Current Holiday.
4. Find the template you would like to preview and click the eye icon next to the template title. Alternatively, you can search for a template by name using the search bar. The new templates are listed below:
   • Airbnb: Create lasting memories this holiday season (Link)
   • Amazon: Give the gift of Prime this holiday season! (Link)
   • Apple: Holiday Promo: Get Apple Music Free Forever! (Link)
   • American Airlines: Celebrate the Holiday Season with American Airlines! (Link)
   • Holiday Travel with Company Devices Policy (Link) (Spoofs Domain)
   • Join Us for a Festive Card-Making Party! (Link) (Spoofs Domain)
   • Reminder: Update Your Calendar with Holiday PTO Plans (Link) (Spoofs Domain)
   • Stream your live holiday event with EventLive! (Link)
   • Ticketmaster: Holiday Concert Sweepstakes (Link)
   • Walmart: Complimentary Gift Wrapping this Holiday Season! (Link)

To preview our holiday landing pages, follow the steps below:

1. Navigate to the Phishing tab, then click on Landing Pages.
2. Click System Landing Pages, then select Holiday/Seasonal from the System Categories list.
3. Click on the eye icon next to the landing page you want to preview.

To learn how to create a campaign, see the How to Create a Holiday-Themed Phishing Campaign section below.

How to Create a Holiday-Themed Phishing Campaign

We recommend that you create multiple phishing campaigns to test your users throughout the holiday season. To create the phishing campaign, navigate to the Phishing tab of your KSAT console. Then, click + Create Phishing Campaign in the top-right corner of the page.

If you have the legacy version of phishing templates, follow the steps below. If you’re opted in to the Phishing Templates (Beta) feature, follow the steps in the Phishing Templates (Beta) Campaign subsection instead.

If you’d prefer to watch a video that explains how to set up a holiday-themed phishing campaign, check out our Create a Holiday-themed Phishing Campaign video.

Legacy Phishing Templates Campaign Instructions

On the New Phishing Campaign page, we recommend that you use the settings listed below:

1. Campaign Name: Give the campaign a name, such as "Holiday-themed Phishing Campaign".
2. Send to: Select All Users or select certain groups from the Specific Groups drop-down menu.
3. Frequency: Select One-time.
4. Start Time: Select your preferred date.
5. Sending Period: We recommend that you send phishing emails over the course of three or more business days. 
6. Template Categories: Select Holiday from the first drop-down menu and Full Random from the second drop-down menu.
7. Landing Page: From the drop-down menu, select the landing page you would like to use.
8. Once you are satisfied with your settings, click Create Campaign at the bottom of the page.

Phishing Templates (Beta) Campaign Instructions

On the New Phishing Campaign page, we recommend that you use the settings listed below: 

1. Campaign Name: Give the campaign a name, such as "Holiday-themed Phishing Campaign".
2. Send to: Select All Users or select certain groups from the Specific Groups drop-down menu.
3. Frequency: Select One-time.
4. Start Time: Select your preferred date.
5. Sending Period: We recommend that you send phishing emails over the course of three or more business days. 
6. Template Topics: Select Current Holiday from the first drop-down menu.
7. Landing Page: From the drop-down menu, select the landing page you would like to use.
8. Once you are satisfied with your settings, click Create Campaign at the bottom of the page.