You Are Still Vulnerable to Password Attacks When Using Passkeys

May 9, 2025 2:26:01 PM By Roger Grimes

Just because you’re using a passkey doesn’t mean your password is gone.

Phishing Kits Are Growing More Sophisticated; Focused on Bypassing MFA

May 8, 2025 5:12:21 PM By KnowBe4 Team

Researchers at Cisco Talos warn that major phishing kits continue to incorporate features that allow them to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA).

Talos Report: Phishing Attacks Surged in Q1 2025

May 7, 2025 2:09:19 PM By Cindy Zhou

Phishing was the initial access vector in 50% of attacks during the first quarter of 2025, according to a new report from Cisco Talos.

Warning: Phishing Campaign Impersonates the US Social Security Administration

May 7, 2025 2:08:58 PM By Cindy Zhou

Researchers at Malwarebytes warn that phishing emails are impersonating the US Social Security Administration (SSA) to trick users into installing the ScreenConnect remote access tool.

CyberheistNews Vol 15 #18 [Eye Opener] Sneaky New Attack. What is Device Code Phishing?

May 6, 2025 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Your KnowBe4 Compliance Plus Fresh Content Updates from April 2025

May 5, 2025 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

May 2, 2025 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

Exciting Leadership Updates at KnowBe4

May 1, 2025 5:05:57 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

To our valued KnowBe4 customers, partners, and community. I wanted to share some exciting developments happening at KnowBe4.

Xfinity Scam Might Explain Similar Scams

May 1, 2025 4:30:01 PM By Roger Grimes

Recently, I covered a T-Mobile scam where a friend of mine narrowly avoided losing money. In that scam, the attackers called up pretending to be from T-Mobile offering him a ...

Email Remains the Top Attack Vector for Cyberattacks

May 1, 2025 4:29:20 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Email is still the most common attack vector for cyber threats, according to a new report from Barracuda.

Hundreds of Fortune 500 companies have hired North Korean operatives.

May 1, 2025 1:54:27 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Cyberwire wrote: "WIRED has published a report on North Korea's efforts to obtain remote IT positions at foreign companies, noting that these fraudulent workers are now using AI tools to ...

Cybercriminals Impersonate DHS Amid Deportation Efforts

Apr 30, 2025 4:42:18 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

Researchers at INKY warn that criminals are impersonating the US Department of Homeland Security to launch phishing scams.

A Sneaky T-Mobile Scam and Lessons That Were Learned

Apr 30, 2025 4:41:50 PM By Roger Grimes

A friend of mine got a call on his phone and he regrettably picked it up. The number was 267-332-3644. The area code is from Bucks County, PA, where he used to live many years ago.

Researchers Warn of Surge in Infostealers Delivered Via Phishing

Apr 30, 2025 4:41:26 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

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 ...

What Is Device Code Phishing?

Apr 29, 2025 10:46:50 AM By Roger Grimes

Ever since Microsoft’s initial announcement on February 13, 2025, about a Russian nation-state phishing campaign using "device code phishing," many people have been wondering what it is. ...

Criminals Exploit the Death of Pope Francis to Launch Scams

Apr 29, 2025 10:46:20 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

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

AJ from The Inside Man Now Coaching Your Users Real-time with Security Coach

Apr 29, 2025 10:45:38 AM By John Just

Do your users love The Inside Man? See more of beloved character AJ, now in SecurityCoach!

CyberheistNews Vol 15 #17 [Warning] The Cyber "Broken Windows Theory" You Can't Afford to Ignore

Apr 29, 2025 9:00:00 AM By Stu Sjouwerman

Introducing the KnowBe4 Academy: Your Path to Mastering Human Risk Management

Apr 25, 2025 4:04:29 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

We're thrilled to announce the launch of KnowBe4 Academy—a comprehensive learning ecosystem designed specifically for security administrators, IT professionals and team members who manage ...

Social Engineering Campaign Abuses Zoom to Install Malware

Apr 25, 2025 4:04:00 PM By Stu Sjouwerman

A social engineering campaign is abusing Zoom's remote control feature to take control of victims’ computers and install malware, according to researchers at security firm Trail of Bits.

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