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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.

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Your KnowBe4 Fresh Content Updates from February 2025

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Warning: Ransomware Threats Increased Fourfold in 2024

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

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

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

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

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