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Payment Fraud Moves to the Real World with Fake QR Codes on Parking Meters

Scammers are using the professional-looking stickers to point those parking to an alternate pay site to collect credit card details in the perfect situation where victims would be none ...

U.S. Government Warns of More Cyberattacks Targeting Critical Infrastructure

A new joint cybersecurity advisory from CISA, the FBI, and the NSA cautions organizations against Russian-based attacks and provides mitigations to be implemented.

It’s a Fact: Cyberattacks Continue Because Your Users Forget

The weakest part of your cybersecurity can be identified by looking at how cyberattacks take place, and how well your defenses stand up. But did you know the answer comes from the year ...

“Information Disorder”: Giving a Name to One of the Most Impactful Parts of Phishing Scams

At the core of every phishing scam is a combination of a bunch of lies and (sometimes) a few truths. A new focus on better defining the misuse of information provides insight into why ...

Over 200 Ransomware Strains Detected in Last Part of 2021

With the news focused on just a few key ransomware strains, it’s understandable to think you’ll never be a target. But newly-released data shows who’s doing the attacking and who’s being ...

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Winter 2022 G2 Grid Report for Security Awareness Training

The latest G2 Grid Report compares Security Awareness Training (SAT) vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence.

Business Email Compromise Attack Leads to Millions in Non-Profit Loss

A business email compromise attack at Illinois’s Office of the Special Deputy Receiver led to a loss of $6.85 million, Ray Long at the Chicago Tribune reports. Long describes the Office ...

Ransomware Attacks Could Result in Higher Cybersecurity Stocks

Ransomware attacks have been dominant for hackers. And according to Investor's recent article, this means good news for cybersecurity stocks.

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from December 2021

Check out the 38 new pieces of training content added in December, alongside the always fresh content update highlights and new features.