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KnowBe4 — Archive · Vol 343 Issue 2

4 articles that week

KnowBe4, Wednesday, October 14th, 2026

Warning: Phishing Attacks Are Using AI-Themed Ad Lures

Vol 343 · Issue 2 · 2026-10-14

Island researchers found a phishing platform posing as AI advertising tools to steal ad-account credentials and MFA codes.

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KnowBe4, Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

Report: Ransomware Attacks Involving Data Theft Are Surging

Vol 343 · Issue 2 · 2026-10-13

Zscaler data shows ransomware attacks with data theft rose 275% in 2026, with managers the most common victims.

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KnowBe4, Tuesday, October 13th, 2026

Extortion Groups Are Impersonating Help Desks to Gain Initial Access

Vol 343 · Issue 2 · 2026-10-13

ReliaQuest reports a surge in vishing and Teams phishing by extortion groups like ShinyHunters posing as IT help desks.

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KnowBe4, Monday, October 12th, 2026

Trust, but Verify: Navigating the Era of AI Deepfakes

Vol 343 · Issue 2 · 2026-10-12

KnowBe4's Cybersecurity Awareness Month week-two theme focuses on AI safety and spotting deepfakes.

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