KnowBe4
Coverage of KnowBe4 in the Nexus archive.
- Job scams are getting more sophisticated, and they’re costing Americans millions
Job scams are becoming more sophisticated with AI-driven tactics, leading to millions in losses for Americans. Mary Ann Morrison encountered a realistic scam from a fake University of Arkansas recruiter, highlighting the challenges of distinguishing legitimate opportunities. Reports of employment scams increased significantly, with losses rising from $90 million to $501 million between 2020 and 2024.
- The network password was a key plot point in one of the most famous movies of all time
A CISO advisor had to guess a network password to install accounting software and successfully did so by trying 'rosebud' from the movie Citizen Kane. The password lacked numbers, capital letters, or symbols, making it insecure. This highlights the importance of strong passwords.
- Bot her emails: most modern phishing campaigns are AI-enabled
KnowBe4 reports that 86% of phishing campaigns it tracked use AI, highlighting a significant shift in cyber threats. AI-enabled phishing is described as a landscape-changing development, starting with inboxes.