SEO Extortion by STD

Aug 30, 2018 2:27:33 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A group is attempting to extort money from a company by threatening to destroy its online reputation. CheapAir, a flight comparison website, says it received an email in which a group ...

KnowBe4 Fresh Content Update & New Features August 2018

Aug 29, 2018 4:54:52 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the new feature updates and training content in the KnowBe4 platform for August!

New Malicious PDFs Carry Stealthy Backdoor And Exfiltrate Data Via Email

Aug 28, 2018 10:42:02 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The Turla threat group, certainly Russian-speaking and widely attributed to Russian intelligence services, is back with a new phishing technique. The threat actor is distributing emails ...

So, HOW much security awareness training content does KnowBe4 have at this moment???

Aug 22, 2018 4:39:05 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

160+ Interactive Training Modules across 29 different languages 150+ Video Modules across 20 different languages

KnowBe4 Adds Twist & Shout Video Modules to ModStore

Aug 20, 2018 8:05:37 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

KnowBe4 has partnered with Twist & Shout, makers of entertaining films for businesses, on their Restricted Intelligence show. The videos cover a wide range of social engineering ...

Creating a User Sensor Network to Stop Cyber-Attacks

Aug 13, 2018 11:39:24 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

If your users aren’t trying to protect corporate data and assets, you’re at risk. What you need is for the user to become an integral part of their security measures.

Your Package is on its Way, But Not the One You Expected

Aug 6, 2018 3:42:07 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Here's a current scam those involved in shipping and receiving should be aware of. Suppose you're expecting a package from a major package delivery company. You receive a seemingly ...

New Release: Canadian Privacy Training Module

Aug 2, 2018 1:29:54 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

This new 30-minute course from Canadian Privacy Training is now available in the ModStore. The course is available in English and French-Canada. This course provides information about ...

No "Shame on You" When it Comes to Cybersecurity Testing

Jul 31, 2018 10:14:21 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Employee testing is a necessary part of a well-executed and flexible security awareness program. For testing to be effective, however, it needs to be well thought-out, making an ...

KnowBe4 Fresh Content Update & New Features July 2018

Jul 30, 2018 11:30:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Check out the new features and training content in the KnowBe4 platform for July!

Gmail's Problematic Confidential Mode

Jul 28, 2018 10:04:43 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Some technical security measures may seem to promise more security than they actually deliver. It's good to understand their limitations, and to make employees aware of those same ...

Think Your Organization Can’t Get Infested with RATs? Think Again.

Jul 26, 2018 11:43:59 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

The recent arrest of 21-year old software developer Colton Grubbs brings light to just how easy it is for wanna-be cybercriminals to get their hands on some pretty powerful malware tools.

New Training Module: Safe Travels for Road Warriors

Jul 23, 2018 10:04:17 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

I'm excited to announce a new module that has been quite some time in the making! A 12-minute animated course with lots of interactivity for those that travel for business—and some very ...

Employee Negligence – Your Organization's (bigger than you think) Nightmare

Jul 23, 2018 9:55:26 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A new study shows a vast majority of C-level executives see employee negligence as one of their most pressing security risks.

UK SMEs: Know Your Enemy. Plan Your Defense

Jul 17, 2018 1:13:33 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Organizations in the UK with 250 employees or less need a solid understanding of the attack potential, methods used, and how to prepare.

Do You Have A Millennial Security Awareness Training Gap?

Jul 12, 2018 11:04:51 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Unlike previous generations, millennials have used (and trusted) technology all their lives. So, does it cause a gap in your organization’s Security Awareness Program?

How Mature is Your Security Awareness?

Jun 16, 2018 12:20:02 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Here at KnowBe4, we believe the greatest defense against security threats is an organization with a strong security culture – one that elevates an employee’s awareness around threats, ...

[Heads-up] Massive Downtime Caused By Bad Guys Killing Bank's 9,500+ Systems To Hide Stealing 10 Million Dollars Via SWIFT

Jun 16, 2018 11:25:35 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

A cyberattack against Banco De Chile (BDC)—that country's largest financial institution—bricked a hair-raising 9,000 workstations and 500 servers. However, killing these machines was ...

Looking for a Job? Beware of Recruitment Sites!

Jun 13, 2018 1:59:25 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

There’s yet another reason to not let your employees go looking for a new job on company time: cybercriminals are now leveraging recruitment sites.

New Study: 25% of employees use the same password for every account. AUGH!

Jun 11, 2018 2:16:48 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Employees may be a company's greatest asset, but they also remain the greatest cyber security risk, according to a Monday report from OpenVPN.

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