Monthly Archives: May 2024

The Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night, was not just the A-list attendees who stole the spotlight—digital imposters in the form of AI-generated superstars sent social media into a frenzy.

One of the largest phishing-as-a-service platforms, LabHost, was severely disrupted by law enforcement in 19 countries during a year-long operation that resulted in 37 arrests.

Boeing recently confirmed that in October 2023, it fell victim to an attack by the LockBit ransomware gang, which disrupted some of its parts and distribution operations. The attackers demanded a whopping $200 million not to release the data they … Read More

Keeping up to date what is happening is crucial in IT, but the reliability of the news you consume is facing a growing threat.

KnowBe4 is proud to be recognized by TrustRadius for our Security Awareness Training and PhishER platforms. 

New analysis of cyber attacks shows ransomware attacks are running far more rampant than previously thought, with half of organizations blaming poor cyber hygiene.

Switzerland’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) received more than 30,000 reports of cyber incidents in the second half of 2023, more than double the amount received in the second half of 2022.

A phishing campaign is impersonating fashion retailer Shein in an attempt to steal users’ credentials, according to researchers at Check Point.

Innovative analysis of data breaches shows which attack vectors are being used and how they’re enabled, highlighting the roles phishing and credentials play.

The North Korean state-sponsored threat actor Kimsuky is launching spear phishing attacks against individuals working at think tanks and academic institutions in the US, according to a joint advisory from the US State Department, the FBI, and the NSA.

New data from Verizon makes it clear that the Education sector is under attack, but also breaks down which threat actions and patterns are used most.

I’m excited to unveil our newly redesigned website at knowbe4.com! The team has worked hard to create a sleek, modern design with improved navigation and new features to better serve you – our valued customers and guests.

For most folks, social media has become integral to their daily lives in today’s hyperconnected world. They use platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to share their thoughts, experiences and personal moments with friends and family.

The long-awaited annual Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report is out, and it’s made very clear that users continue to be a problem in phishing attacks.

Is “RogerLovesTaco$24” a strong password? No! Everyone has a ton of passwords. They should be strong and unique for every site and service you use. Everyone knows this.

Newly-released data highlights our worst fears about the prevalence of phishing, and some glimmer of hope that the good guys may be winning the fight.

Suspected North Korean threat actors are attempting to trick software developers into downloading malware during phony job interviews, according to researchers at Securonix.

A major U.S. healthcare provider significantly reduced their employees’ susceptibility to callback phishing attacks after using KnowBe4’s callback phishing simulation and training capabilities.

With all great power, there comes an equal potential for misuse. Among the sophisticated arsenal of threat actors, impersonation attacks have surged to the forefront, which questions our sense of trust.