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[Wake-Up Call] Senator Falls Victim to Deepfake Scam—Are Your Users Next?

When technology blurs the lines between reality and fiction, a recent incident involving U.S. Senator Ben Cardin serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by deepfake scams.

Threat Actors Behind MFA Bypass Service ‘OTP Agency’ Plead Guilty to Fraud

The criminal prosecution of the threat actors behind the "OTP Agency" has highlighted an ingenious new tactic that cybercriminals can use to bypass multi-factor authentication.

New Survey Shows 40% of Respondents Never Received Cybersecurity Training From Their Employer

Yubico has published a survey of 20,000 people from 10 countries around the world, finding that 40% of respondents have never received cybersecurity training from their employer.

[Cybersecurity Awareness Month] Responding to Cyber Incidents the ‘Inside Man’ Way: Fiona's Approach

In a world where cybersecurity incidents are no longer a matter of if they will happen, but when, having a solid incident response plan is a critical component of cyber resilience and ...

The Number of Ransomware Attacks Around the World Increased by 73% in 2023

The number of ransomware attacks around the world increased by 73% in 2023, according to a new report by the Institute for Security and Technology’s Ransomware Task Force (RTF). These ...

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from September 2024

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

Scammers Use QR Code Stickers to Target UK Motorists

Netcraft warns that scammers are posting QR code stickers on parking meters in the UK and other European countries.

From Tetris to Minecraft: The Evolution of Security Awareness into Human Risk Management

Once upon a time, security awareness training resembled a never-ending game of Tetris. Threats cascaded down, demanding swift action and strategy, only to speed up until we inevitably ...

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from September 2024

Check out the 40 new pieces of training content added in September, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, events and new features.