Cyber Security Articles & News

Beware! Your Smartphone is Watching You

Today’s millennial is born into technology and see it as a requirement and not a luxury. Smartphone has become integral to our existence—our personal secret keeper—safe-keeping significant amount of personal and professional information such as our personal to the moment data and photos, bank details, emails, passwords etc. In the wake of several privacy and information breach incidents, the big question glaring at us all is – “are our secrets really a secret anymore?” One is probably monitored by half a dozen companies from the moment they open their eyes in the morning until they go to sleep; and if you own a sleep tracker, then probably while you sleep too! A seemingly innocuous message could be all that is needed to compromise your privacy – by say, accessing microphone, call logs, locations, bank details and everything that is yours! Here’s how:

KnowBe4 Secures Number Two Spot on Cybersecurity 500

KnowBe4 moves up the Cybersecurity 500 list from number six to number two of the world’s hottest security companies in 2018

The Cybersecurity 500 list of the world’s hottest security companies was officially released May 15, 2018 announcing KnowBe4’s placement at number two. Global spending on security awareness training for employees is predicted to reach $10 billion by 2027, putting KnowBe4 in the spotlight. 

WATCH: Transforming Security Culture With KnowBe4 Training And Phishing

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Transforming Security Culture With KnowBe4 Training And Phishing

After a zero-day ransomware attack hit an HVAC company a few years ago, they had to shut down for 1.5 days. They estimated it would take $2 million in new contracts to recoup damages.

The two most important ways to defend against security threats

Patching and security training programs will thwart attacks more effectively than anything else. You're already doing them. Here's how to do them better.

SEE LIVE: BC Aware Day 2018

Registration for BC AWARE Day 2018 is now live! For this campaign we have a special treat in store for you. Kevin Mitnick, one of the world's most infamous hackers will be doing a live hacking demonstration along with 15+ other world-class educational sessions. Register early to secure your spot as we fully expect to sell out.

Trust nothing, question everything: Social engineering and the insider threat

Social engineering (in the context of information security): The use of deception to manipulate individuals into divulging confidential or personal information that may be used for fraudulent purposes.

Security Startup KnowBe4 Brings In $30 Million

KnowBe4 announced the completion of $30 million in financing led by Goldman Sachs. Elephant Partners also participated in the round. 

Goldman Sachs invests in cybersecurity firm

Cybersecurity company KnowBe4 Inc. secured $30 million in growth capital financing led by new investor Goldman Sachs Growth Equity (GS Growth), with existing investor Elephant also participating.

KnowBe4 Raises $30M to Advance Security Awareness

There is money to be made in lots of different areas of the cyber security market, including training and awareness. That's the reason security firm KnowBe4 announced on Oct. 24 that it has raised a new $30 million series B round of funding.