Powering Down Vulnerability: Securing the Energy Sector's Supply Chain

Apr 18, 2025 4:33:27 PM By Javvad Malik

The energy sector stands as a critical pillar of our society. From the electricity powering our homes to the fuel driving our industries, reliable energy is essential. However, the very ...

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.

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.

[HEADS UP] North Korea Expands Its Fraudulent IT Worker Operations

Apr 9, 2025 9:10:47 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

North Korea’s fraudulent employment operations have expanded to hit countries around the world, with a particular focus on Europe, according to researchers at Google’s Threat Intelligence ...

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from March 2025

Apr 7, 2025 10:20:24 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from March 2025

Apr 4, 2025 10:16:15 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the 58 new pieces of training content added in March, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.

Compliance Plus Library Reaches 800 Pieces of Content

Apr 2, 2025 8:54:10 AM By John Just

It seems like only yesterday that we launched the Compliance Plus training library as a result of customers asking us to address their needs beyond security awareness training.

Amount of Money Requested In BEC Attacks Nearly Doubled in Q4 2024

Mar 26, 2025 3:31:53 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

The average amount of money requested in business email compromise (BEC) attacks spiked to $128,980 in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the Anti-Phishing Working Group’s (APWG’s) ...

The Human Element: Addressing Cybersecurity Risk in Danish and Swedish Organizations

Mar 24, 2025 3:06:58 PM By Martin Kraemer

We recently conducted research in Denmark and Sweden to understand security culture in local organizations better.

Be Vigilant: BEC Attacks Are on the Rise

Mar 19, 2025 9:58:19 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Business email compromise (BEC) attacks rose 13% last month, with the average requested wire transfer increasing to $39,315, according to a new report from Fortra.

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from February 2025

Mar 10, 2025 9:18:18 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from February 2025

Mar 7, 2025 9:17:31 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the 58 new pieces of training content added in February, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.

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.

Protect Your Devices: Mobile Phishing Attacks Bypass Desktop Security Measures

Feb 28, 2025 9:13:19 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Zimperium warns of a surge in phishing attacks specifically tailored for mobile devices. These attacks are designed to evade desktop security measures in order to breach organizations ...

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.

Warning: Phishing Campaign Targets Germany with New Malware

Feb 3, 2025 4:25:21 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Feb 3, 2025 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Jan 31, 2025 8:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the 25 new pieces of training content added in January, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.

Microsoft is Still the Most Commonly Impersonated Brand in Phishing Attacks

Jan 28, 2025 4:05:32 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Microsoft, Apple, and Google were the most commonly impersonated brands in phishing attacks last quarter, according to researchers at Check Point.

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