Kevin Mitnick stories
Kevin Mitnick, through his articulate columns, delves deeply into the intricate world of cybersecurity, focusing on the human elements that impact safety and security in the digital realm. His interests cover a broad spectrum—from highlighting the gaps in knowledge among employees regarding security breach protocols to the evolution of phishing tactics that prey on daily routines and specific professional domains like IT and HR. With a keen eye on innovative solutions, Mitnick also discusses the launch of new tools and programmes designed to enhance awareness and mitigate risks in cybersecurity, underscoring his commitment to advancing education and resource accessibility in this field.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
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KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
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KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.
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KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.
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KnowBe4 launches no-cost cybersecurity resource kit
Wed, 23rd Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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awareness
KnowBe4 has announced a new resource kit in recognition of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October.
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KnowBe4 makes donation to protect endangered species
Mon, 14th Aug 2023
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email security
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phishing
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cleantech
KnowBe4, the security awareness training and simulated phishing platform will celebrate its 13th anniversary by donating to protect endangered species.
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One-third employees in Asia susceptible to phishing: KnowBe4
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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it training
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phishing
KnowBe4’s annual phishing benchmarking report finds untrained users are the biggest flaw in Asian organisations’ cyber defence layer.
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Top risky security behaviours of employees revealed
Wed, 7th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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knowbe4
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cyber attacks
Security awareness training and simulated phishing platform KnowBe4 has unveiled the top 10 risky behaviours of employees on work devices.
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KnowBe4’s new tool to help against QR code phishing attacks
Fri, 26th May 2023
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paas
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phishing
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KnowBe4 offers a complementary QR Code Phishing Security Test tool that identifies end users who fall victim to QR code phishing attacks.
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IT and online services emails drive dangerous attack trend
Wed, 19th Apr 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A new global phishing report finds more IT- and online services-related email subjects are used as a phishing strategy.
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KnowBe4 launches real-time security coaching solution
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
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risk & compliance
KnowBe4 has announced it is introducing SecurityCoach, a first of its kind product which offers real-time security coaching aimed at reducing risky behaviour.
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Employees unsure who to go to to report security incident
Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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security breaches
A new study shows more than 20% of the untrained global workforce do not know who to contact during a security breach.
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Phishing emails in Q421 focused on everyday tasks - research
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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it training
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phishing
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email security
Phishing emails in the last quarter of 2021 were primarily focused on users' everyday tasks, new research has found.
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Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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email security
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.