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[Last Chance] KB4-CON APJ Cybersecurity Event is in 10 Days

Tick tock, the countdown is on! KB4-CON APJ starts in just 10 days, and you still have time to register!
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BlackBasta Ransomware Gang Uses New Social Engineering Tactics To Target Corporate Networks

ReliaQuest warns that the BlackBasta ransomware gang is using new social engineering tactics to obtain initial access within corporate networks.
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Attackers Abuse Eventbrite to Send Phishing Emails

Attackers are abusing Eventbrite’s scheduling platform to send phishing emails, according to researchers at Perception Point. These attacks increased by 900% between July and October 2024.
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Celebrating 5 Million Learners: The Evolution of KnowBe4's Compliance Plus

When you think of KnowBe4, you might immediately picture phishing simulations, password security modules, or other security awareness training topics.
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If Social Engineering Is 70% - 90% of Attacks, Why Aren’t We Acting Like It?

Over a decade ago, I noticed that social engineering was the primary cause for all malicious hacking. It has been that way since the beginning of computers, but it took me about half of ...
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Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from October 2024

Check out the October updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.
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Phishing Alert: Cybercriminals Impersonating KnowBe4 Training Emails

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, we've recently encountered a sophisticated phishing attempt targeting one of our valued KnowBe4 customers. This incident serves as ...
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Every Cybersecurity List Should Be a Risk-Ranked List

Cybersecurity is all about risk management and reduction. You cannot get rid of all risk. Well, I guess you could, but you (and everyone else) would probably not want to work in a true ...
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The Rise of Outsourced Cybersecurity: How CISOs are Adapting to New Challenges

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are facing unprecedented challenges. The combination of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, persistent talent shortages, and complex ...
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Threat Actors Abuse LinkedIn to Target Job Seekers

Threat actors are targeting people who have recently lost their jobs with employment scams on LinkedIn, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.
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Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from October 2024

Check out the 60 new pieces of training content added in October, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features.
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QR Code Phishing is Growing More Sophisticated

Sophos describes a QR code phishing (quishing) campaign that targeted its own employees in an attempt to steal information.
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75% of Organizations Have Experienced a Deepfake-Related Attack

As generative AI evolves and becomes a mainstream part of cyber attacks, new data reveals that deepfakes are leading the way.
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Crooks are Sending Halloween-Themed Phishing Emails

Halloween-themed spam and phishing emails have surged over the past two months, with a significant increase beginning in October, according to researchers at Bitdefender.
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4 out of 10 Phishing Emails Are Sent From a Compromised Email Account

Analysis of phishing emails in the second quarter of this year paints a picture of what security teams and vigilant recipients should expect from modern phishing attacks.
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Threat Actors Compromise Valid Accounts Via Social Engineering

Phishing remains a top initial access vector for cyberattacks, according to researchers at Cisco Talos.
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Cyber Attack Tools Now Being Used To Help Phishing Pages Avoid Detection

Cybercriminals are offering tools to help phishing pages avoid detection by security tools, according to researchers at SlashNext.
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The £3 Million Daily Heist

A recent report from UK Finance covered by the BBC paints a concerning picture of the evolving landscape of financial fraud. With a 16% rise in fraud cases and criminals stealing over £3 ...
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