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Read the latest news about security awareness training, best practices, why you need it, and what happens when you don't have it in place.

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from May 2025

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

Scammers Exploit Uncertainty Surrounding US Tariffs

Cybersecurity experts are warning that scammers are taking advantage of uncertainty surrounding the U.S. administration’s tariff policies, CNBC reports.

If I Had Only 20 Seconds To Teach People How To Avoid Scams

Human risk management involves more than security awareness training, but training is a huge part of the mix.

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from April 2025

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

Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from April 2025

Check out the 21 new pieces of training content added in April, alongside the always fresh content update highlights, new features and events.

Researchers Warn of Surge in Infostealers Delivered Via Phishing

The number of infostealers delivered via phishing emails increased by 84% last year, according to a new report from IBM’s X-Force researchers. Threat actors are using these malware ...

Criminals Exploit the Death of Pope Francis to Launch Scams

Scammers are exploiting the death of Pope Francis to launch social engineering attacks, according to researchers at Check Point.

How Organizational Culture Shapes Cyber Defenses

Recently, I received an email at work from a company with whom I've had previous interactions. The email lacked context and contained an attachment, immediately raising suspicion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Be Vigilant: BEC Attacks Are on the Rise

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

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


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