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First Ever Magic Quadrant™ for Email Security Platforms by Gartner®

In cybersecurity, email has always been a critical concern. However, we feel the new 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant for Email Security Platforms™ has signaled a shift in how we approach ...

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from December 2024

Check out the 52 new pieces of training content added in December, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.

Japan Attributes More Than 200 Cyberattacks to China Threat Actor "MirrorFace"

Japan’s National Police Agency (NPA) has attributed more than 200 cyber incidents over the past five years to the China-aligned threat actor “MirrorFace,” Infosecurity Magazine reports.

Waging War on Explicit Deepfakes. The Real Problem Behind the UK Crackdown

The UK government decided to wage war on explicit deepfakes. About time, right? But before we start celebrating, let's take a closer look.

Phishing Campaign Abuses Legitimate Services to Send PayPal Requests

A phishing campaign is abusing Microsoft 365 test domains to send legitimate payment requests from PayPal, according to Fortinet’s CISO Dr. Carl Windsor.

Malicious WordPress Plugin Assists in Phishing Attacks

Researchers at SlashNext warn that cybercriminals are using a WordPress plugin called “PhishWP” to spoof payment pages and steal financial information.

[BUDGET AMMO DEPT] WSJ: "Cybersecurity Is the King of Business Worries"

Kim S. Nash, the Deputy Bureau Chief at the Wall Street Journal who owns the cybersecurity beat wrote in her newsletter today: "Forget trade wars and turnovers in national leadership. ...

Phishing for Gamers: Fake Offers Invite Gamers to Test New Gaming Titles

A phishing campaign is targeting users with phony offers to beta test new video games, according to researchers at Malwarebytes.