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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 ...