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New Survey Shows 40% of Respondents Never Received Cybersecurity Training From Their Employer

Yubico has published a survey of 20,000 people from 10 countries around the world, finding that 40% of respondents have never received cybersecurity training from their employer. Additionally, 70% of respondents said they’ve been exposed to cyber attacks in their personal lives within the past 12 months, and 50% faced cyber attacks at work.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 - Erich Kron | AI and Deepfakes

AI and AI-generated deepfakes are proving to be the most intriguing, and in some ways troubling, recent advances in technology. No wonder one of my favorite characters from “The Inside Man” series, AJ, is so enthralled by them.AJ is a friendly, funny, unstoppable security dynamo with a deep love of all things tech. But as AJ learns through his journey in the events of “The Inside Man,” AI can have a dark side.

Employee Cybersecurity Awareness Training Strategies for AI-Enhanced Attacks

With the adoption of AI in almost every sphere of our lives and its unending advancement, cyberattacks are rapidly increasing. Threat actors with malicious intent use AI tools to create phishing emails and other AI-generated content to bypass traditional security measures. On the bright side, the security capabilities of AI are limitless. AI-enhanced attacks refer to cybersecurity events that use artificial intelligence to compromise individuals' and organizations' safety.
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A Lack of Resources and Talent Leaves UK SMEs Dangerously Exposed

In the last few years, we have witnessed some of the most seismic changes to the IT security landscape; from global pandemics and geo-political issues to a global energy crisis, to growing cybersecurity threats, to multiple country elections and subdued economic conditions. But, regardless of stretched IT and cybersecurity budgets, and a significant IT skills shortage, threat actors continue to innovate as cyber threats evolve at breakneck speed; organisations have no choice but to defend themselves.

KnowBe4 Named a Leader in the Summer 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Awareness Training

We are thrilled to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the latest G2 Grid Report that compares security awareness training (SAT) vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence. Have you ever wanted to peek behind the curtain of Security Awareness Training (SAT) platforms and see which one truly stands out? Well, you don't need to wonder anymore.

The importance of campus security awareness programs: Fostering a safe learning environment

Imagine walking from the campus library to your hostel late one evening, deeply engrossed in thoughts about your upcoming exams. Suddenly, you hear footsteps behind you. It's at the allay where two students were attacked a few weeks ago, and one is still in critical condition. You sense something sinister is about to happen, and your instincts kick in. Your muscles tighten, your hair stands on end, and adrenaline is released to prepare you for flight or fight. This scenario and the primal responses involved can be unpleasant and unsettling, justifying the need for campus security awareness programs in today's educational landscape.

Reveal Your Network's Hidden Weaknesses with KnowBe4's BreachSim Data Exfiltration Simulator

As cyber threats evolve, the target has become crystal clear: your data. A staggering 90% of ransomware attacks now include a data exfiltration component. With this in mind, KnowBe4 has introduced a robust free tool, BreachSim, to identify your network's vulnerabilities and shore up your cyber defenses. Financial losses, reputation damage, intellectual property theft, regulatory repercussions and operational disruptions are just a few of the harsh consequences of data exfiltration assaults. KnowBe4 BreachSim can help you nip these risks in the bud.