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The staggering sum of US $75 million has reportedly been paid to a ransomware gang in what is believed to be the largest known ransom payment made by a cyber attack victim since records began. Researchers at Zscaler claim in a new report that the record-breaking figure was paid by an undisclosed Fortune 50 company to the Dark Angels ransomware group.

On July 24, 2024, Google announced an 18-hour-long issue on its Chrome web browser regarding its password manager. A bug prevented millions of Windows users from accessing their passwords on Google Password Manager when using Chrome as their web browser.

If you’re tempted to share a password over email, there are several security risks you should be aware of before doing so. Sending passwords over email is dangerous because emails are unencrypted and can be intercepted by cybercriminals. When data is unencrypted, it could be read or saved by the wrong or malicious recipients. Read on to learn why sending passwords through email is risky and how you can use a password manager to safely share your passwords instead.

In today’s data-driven world, safeguarding sensitive information is paramount. A well-crafted Data Loss Prevention (DLP) strategy acts as a shield, protecting your organization from costly data breaches and reputational damage and ensuring you meet regulatory requirements. Following a step-by-step guide ensures you cover all the essential bases, from selecting a loss prevention policy that aligns with your needs to conducting regular security audits.

Worried about child identity theft? Our guide offers 10 steps on how to prevent child identity theft so you can safeguard your little one's future.

Between customer requirements, regulatory or legislative mandates and executive orders, incorporating strong security controls throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) has become a central focus for development groups, leadership teams and governing bodies. However, regardless of external motivators, maintaining a secure SDLC also provides the developer tangible benefits regarding the health of the software by ensuring a meticulous focus on architecture and solid software-building practices.

People who don’t have the tool to get a job done will find one that works. That’s why shadow IT, software or services that are unaccounted for and unauthorized, exists. It may even underlie important business processes, which is why it’s extremely important to discover what’s really out there. Shadow IT creates security concerns, can impact operations, and easily becomes a roadblock on the path to digital transformation.

We are excited to announce that KnowBe4 has been named a leader in the Summer 2024 G2 Grid Report for Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) for the PhishER platform for the 13th consecutive quarter! The latest G2 Grid Report compares Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response (SOAR) Software vendors based on user reviews, customer satisfaction, popularity and market presence. Based on 305 G2 customer reviews, KnowBe4’s PhishER platform is the top ranked SOAR software.

Modern organisations today are increasingly adopting cloud operations to enhance their agility, scalability, and efficiency. By moving to cloud-based platforms, businesses can leverage powerful computing resources without the need to invest heavily in physical infrastructure. This shift not only reduces capital expenditure but also allows organisations to quickly scale operations in response to demand fluctuations.