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Warning: Phishing Campaign Targets Germany with New Malware

Researchers at Cisco Talos warn that a new phishing campaign is targeting users in Germany and Poland in an attempt to deliver several strains of malware, including a new backdoor dubbed ...

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from January 2025

Check out the January updates in Compliance Plus so you can stay on top of featured compliance training content.

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from January 2025

Check out the 25 new pieces of training content added in January, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.

Beware: Mobile Phishing Mimicking the USPS Is On the Rise

Researchers at Zimperium warn that a large phishing campaign is impersonating the US Postal Service (USPS) to target mobile devices with malicious PDF files.

The Rising Tide of Cybercrime Concerns in Africa

Our recent Africa Cybersecurity Awareness survey has revealed a startling surge in cybersecurity concerns among African users, with 58% of respondents expressing high levels of worry ...

Using Genuine Business Domains and Legitimate Services to Harvest Credentials

A KnowBe4 Threat Lab Publication Authors: Jeewan Singh Jalal, Anand Bodke, and Martin Kraemer

Tips for Detecting Real-time Deepfakes: A Guide to Staying One Step Ahead

Deepfakes are no longer just the stuff of sci-fi thrillers—they’re here, and they’re deceptively good. From celebrity endorsements to real-time impersonations, deepfake technology has ...

Microsoft is Still the Most Commonly Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks

Microsoft, Apple, and Google were the most commonly impersonated brands in phishing attacks last quarter, according to researchers at Check Point.

[Eye Opener] Is DeepSeek The Next Threat in Social Engineering?

AI is advancing at lightning speed, but it’s also raising some big questions, especially when it comes to security. The latest AI making headlines is DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that’s ...

Beware of Toll Scam Texts: How Cybercriminals are Targeting U.S. Drivers

Drivers across the U.S. are being bombarded with fraudulent text messages claiming to come from toll operators like E-ZPass.

Nearly Three-Quarters of UK Education Orgs Have Sustained Cyberattacks

73% of educational institutions in the UK have sustained at least one cyberattack or breach in the past five years, according to researchers at ESET.

Phishing is the Top Security Threat For Smartphone Users

Phishing attacks are the most common security issue for smartphone users, according to a new study by Omdia.

84% of Healthcare Organizations Sustained Cyberattacks Last Year

A new survey by cybersecurity vendor Netwrix found that 84% of healthcare organizations spotted a cyberattack in the past twelve months, with phishing attacks accounting for 63% of these ...

Human Risk Management Program: A Practical Overview

Human risk has become one of the most persistent challenges in cybersecurity, as social engineering and human-driven attacks continue to bypass traditional defenses. In response, ...

Russian Spear-Phishing Campaign Targets WhatsApp Accounts

The Russian threat actor “Star Blizzard” has launched a spear-phishing campaign attempting to compromise WhatsApp accounts, according to researchers at Microsoft. The operation targets ...

Malvertising Campaign Abuses Google Ads to Target Advertisers

Researchers at Malwarebytes are tracking a major malvertising campaign that’s abusing Google Ads to target individuals and businesses interested in advertising.

Threat Actors Abuse Google Translate to Craft Phishing Links

Threat actors are abusing Google Translate’s redirect feature to craft phishing links that appear to belong to Google, according to researchers at Abnormal Security.


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