Lack of Security Awareness Tops List of Obstacles to Cyber Defense

Apr 17, 2025 1:37:19 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Most organizations cite low security awareness among employees as the biggest barrier to defending against cyberattacks, according to a new survey by CyberEdge Group.

UK Organizations Cite Phishing as the Most Disruptive Type of Cyberattack

Apr 15, 2025 11:03:55 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Phishing was the most prevalent and disruptive type of attack experienced by UK organizations over the past twelve months, according to the British government’s Cyber Security Breaches ...

Europe's Energy Sector at Risk: The Critical Need for Cybersecurity

Apr 11, 2025 6:49:08 PM By Martin Kraemer

Reliable energy is the backbone of any modern society. It powers our homes, industries, and economies. But what happens when this essential infrastructure becomes a target for ...

64% of Australian Organizations Hit by Ransomware Were Forced to Halt Operations

Apr 10, 2025 3:04:15 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Illumio’s recent Global Cost of Ransomware Study found that 64% of Australian companies hit by ransomware had to shut down operations as a result.

Key Takeaways from the KnowBe4 2025 Phishing Threat Trends Report

Mar 20, 2025 10:28:47 AM By James Dyer

Our latest Phishing Threat Trends Report explores the evolving phishing landscape in 2025, from renewed tactics to emerging attack techniques.

Scammers Can Be Victims Too

Mar 20, 2025 10:27:52 AM By Roger Grimes

There are thousands of people worldwide trying to scam you, hoping they can make you a victim, steal your money, and harm you in some way. While some of it is done by individuals or small ...

The Cybersecurity Confidence Gap: Are Your Employees as Secure as They Think?

Mar 18, 2025 10:26:41 AM By Anna Collard

Our recent research reveals a concerning discrepancy between employees' confidence in their ability to identify social engineering attempts and their actual vulnerability to these attacks.

Warning: Ransomware Threats Increased Fourfold in 2024

Mar 7, 2025 9:14:54 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at Barracuda observed a fourfold increase in ransomware threats last year, driven by increasingly sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations.

Data at Risk: 96% of Ransomware Attacks Involve Data Theft

Mar 6, 2025 9:54:08 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new report from Arctic Wolf has found that 96% of ransomware attacks now involve data theft as criminals seek to force victims to pay up.

School is in Session: Surge in Phishing Attacks Targeting the Education Sector

Mar 4, 2025 9:40:19 AM By Martin Kraemer

A KnowBe4 Threat Lab Publication Authors: Jeewan Singh Jalal, Anand Bodke, Daniel Netto and Martin Kraemer

Announcing: Audiocasts - A New Podcast-Like Training Content Type

Mar 3, 2025 9:00:00 AM By John Just

We are very excited to announce the addition of audiocasts, a new content type now available in the ModStore to help strengthen your security culture through an engaging audio format.

Phishing Attack Leads to Lateral Movement in Just 48 Minutes

Feb 27, 2025 9:09:03 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at ReliaQuest have published a report on a phishing breach in the manufacturing sector that went from initial access to lateral movement in just 48 minutes.

[NEW] KnowBe4 Interviews a Fake North Korean Employee

Feb 24, 2025 8:43:19 AM By Roger Grimes

You would think with all the global press we have received because of our public announcement of how we mistakenly hired a North Korean fake employee in July 2024, followed by our ...

Phishing Attacks Increased by Nearly 200% in H2 2024

Feb 21, 2025 12:23:01 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Phishing and malicious emails remained the primary vectors of infection during the second half of 2024, according to a new report from Acronis.

New Research: Ransomware Data Extortion Skyrocketing

Feb 14, 2025 9:12:53 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Data theft extortion attacks increased by 46% in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a new report from Nuspire.

2024 Was a Record-Breaking Year For Ransomware

Feb 10, 2025 5:08:34 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

2024 saw the highest-ever amount of ransomware attacks, according to a new report from NCC Group.

Cybersecurity Resilience and Culture Matters to Face the Growing Frequency and Sophistication of Cybercrime

Feb 10, 2025 5:07:38 PM By Martin Kraemer

Dr. Martin J. Kraemer discusses learning from The Word Economics Forum Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report Last year, the British multinational corporation Arup lost about 20 million pounds ...

Warning: Organizations Need to Prep For AI-Powered Ransomware Attacks

Feb 6, 2025 9:05:19 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The rise of agentic AI tools will transform the cybercrime landscape, according to a new report from Malwarebytes.

Ransomware Gangs Claimed More Than 5,000 Attacks in 2024

Jan 17, 2025 8:32:19 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Ransomware groups claimed responsibility for 5,461 attacks in 2024, with 1,204 of these attacks being publicly confirmed by victim organizations, according to Comparitech’s latest ...

[Heads Up] Bad Actors Use Voice Phishing in Microsoft Teams To Spread DarkGate Malware

Dec 17, 2024 10:06:36 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Threat actors are using voice phishing (vishing) attacks via Microsoft Teams in an attempt to trick victims into installing the DarkGate malware, according to researchers at Trend Micro.

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