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The Behavioral Science Behind the Click

Sep 26, 2025 By Javvad Malik In KnowBe4
Welcome back. In our last blog post, we talked about the great divide between tech-focused and people-focused security. Now, let’s get nerdy and talk about the fascinating, complex, and occasionally infuriating operating system at the heart of the problem: the human brain. Ever wondered why that "Urgent Invoice" email from a brand-new supplier creates an immediate jolt of anxiety that makes you want to click? That’s not a logic failure; it’s a feature.
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Attackers Use AI Development Tools to Craft Phony CAPTCHA Pages

Sep 25, 2025 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
Attackers are abusing AI-powered development platforms like Lovable, Netlify and Vercel to create and host captcha challenge websites as part of phishing campaigns, according to researchers at Trend Micro. “Since January, Trend Micro has observed a rise in fake captcha pages hosted on such platforms,” the researchers write.
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New AI-Driven Phishing Platform Automates Attack Campaigns

Sep 25, 2025 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
Researchers at Varonis warn of a new phishing automation platform called “SpamGPT” that “combines the power of generative AI with a full suite of email campaign tools.” While previous phishing kits have automated parts of the attack chain, SpamGPT’s sophistication sets it apart from the rest “SpamGPT’s interface and features imitate a professional email marketing service, but for illegal purposes,” Varonis writes.
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Attackers Abuse Google's AppSheet to Send Phishing Emails

Sep 23, 2025 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
Hackread reports that attackers are abusing Google’s AppSheet platform to send phishing emails. The campaign was spotted by researchers at Raven, who warn that attackers are sending messages that impersonate AppSheet, informing users of phony trademark violations. Notably, the emails are sent from AppSheet’s legitimate infrastructure, making them more likely to bypass security controls and appear legitimate to human recipients.
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Why Your Security Strategy Needs a Human Upgrade

Sep 19, 2025 By Javvad Malik In KnowBe4
Let’s be brutally honest. For years, our industry has been locked in a civil war. In one camp, the technologists have been building higher walls and smarter traps, arguing that the right AI-powered, next-gen firewall will solve all our problems. In the other camp, the behaviorists have been calling for more training and better awareness, convinced that if we just make people understand the risks, they’ll stop clicking on things.
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AI-Assisted Phishing Attacks Are an Increasingly Serious Threat

Sep 18, 2025 By KnowBe4 Team In KnowBe4
AI-assisted phishing attacks pose a significant and increasing threat to organizations, according to Matt Weidman, partner and vice president of Commercial Property & Casualty at USIA. In an article for CBIA, Weidman explains that attackers can use AI tools to craft targeted, convincing phishing messages that are almost indistinguishable from the real thing.
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Level Up Your Strategies for Cybersecurity Awareness Month

Sep 16, 2025 By KnowBe4 | Human Risk Management In KnowBe4
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is just around the corner, and it's time to plan your October campaign! While it's an exciting opportunity, it can also be challenging. How do you turn mandatory security awareness into a fun and engaging campaign that actually reduces human risk? Join Erich Kron, CISO Advisor at KnowBe4, as he shows you exactly how to do it. You'll discover how to leverage KnowBe4's ready-to-use kit to run a complete themed campaign throughout October.We've done the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most: building a stronger security culture that lasts.
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