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Alert: Tech Support Scammers Send Phony Podcast Invites

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) has warned that scammers are targeting high-profile employees and influencers with fake invitations to appear as a guest on popular celebrity podcasts.

Honoring KnowBe4's 15 Years of Excellence with a New Brand Identity

As I reflect on KnowBe4's incredible journey, I'm filled with both pride for how far we've come and excitement for what’s ahead.

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from July 2025

Check out the 36 new pieces of training content added in July, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from July 2025

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

FBI Report: Attackers Are Sending Physical Packages with Malicious QR Codes

The FBI has issued an advisory warning that scammers are distributing QR code phishing (quishing) links via unsolicited packages sent by snail mail. Recipients may scan the code to find ...

Anatomy of a Vishing Scam

I hear about a ton of similar-sounding scam calls, where the scammer is pretending to be from a service you use (or used), offering you a substantial monthly discount (30% or more) if you ...

Social Engineering Attacks Surged in the First Half of 2025

Cybersecurity incidents nearly tripled in the first half of 2025, jumping from 6% in the second half of 2024 to 17% in 2025, according to a new report from LevelBlue.

Beyond Traditional Defenses: Why French Cyber Resilience Needs to Improve

In today's world, cyberattacks are a constant threat. While technical defenses are crucial, people often remain the easiest attack vector for cybercriminals.

Warning: New Phishing Campaign Targets Instagram Users

A phishing campaign is targeting Instagram users with phony notifications about failed login attempts, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.