5 Essential Cybersecurity Defenses for Cloud Email Security Cloud email services like Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and others handle billions of messages daily. They are also the most common entry point for phishing, malware, and account takeover attacks. A single compromised inbox can lead to data breaches, ransomware, or financial fraud. ...
5 Essential Cloud Email Security Defenses You Can Set Up Today Cloud email services like Gmail, Outlook, and Office 365 are convenient, but they also attract a steady stream of phishing attempts and account takeover attacks. A single compromised inbox can expose sensitive business data, personal contacts, and financial accounts. Fortunately, you don’t need a security team to put up strong defenses. Based on a recent KnowBe4 blog post and widely accepted industry standards from NIST and CISA, here are five practical protections you can enable or configure today. ...
5 Critical Steps to Secure Your Cloud Email (Backed by Experts) Cloud email services like Gmail, Outlook, and Office 365 have become the backbone of modern work and personal communication. They are also the single most common entry point for cyberattacks. According to industry data, more than 90% of phishing attacks and a significant portion of ransomware infections begin with a malicious email. The shift to remote work has only widened the attack surface. Many small businesses and individuals still rely on default security settings, which are rarely enough. ...
5 Cloud Email Security Defenses Everyone Should Use Now If you use Gmail, Outlook, or any other cloud email service, your inbox is a prime target for attackers. Phishing attempts are no longer limited to crude “Nigerian prince” scams. Today they can include convincing messages that appear to come from a hotel you recently booked, a delivery service you actually used, or your own bank. In June 2026, KnowBe4 reported a wave of phishing attacks that used real hotel reservation details to trick travelers into clicking malicious links. ...
Why Online Shoppers Are Tuning Out Scam Warnings—And How to Fix That If you do most of your shopping online, you’ve probably seen the alerts: a browser warning that a site isn’t secure, an email flagged as suspicious, or a message that a deal looks too good to be true. A new report from KnowBe4, released this week, suggests that many people are clicking past those warnings anyway. The result? More shoppers are falling for scams that cost them real money. ...
Online Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings—Here’s How to Spot the Real Threats A new report from cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 suggests that online shoppers are increasingly dismissing the warning signs that a site or offer might be fraudulent. With holiday shopping and seasonal sales still in full swing, that habit could cost you more than just a bad deal. ...
Why Online Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings — and How to Stay Safe Most of us have seen them: an email about a “limited-time deal” from a store you barely remember visiting, or a social media ad promising a designer handbag for $29. The spelling is a little off, the URL looks strange, and yet—somehow—you still click. You’re not alone. ...
Why More Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings—and How to Spot the Real Red Flags A recent report from KnowBe4, a security awareness training firm, highlights a worrying pattern: online shoppers are increasingly brushing off the very warnings that could protect them. The report, published in June 2026, found that a growing number of consumers ignore clear signs of fraud—misspelled URLs, demands for immediate payment, and suspiciously low prices—especially during high-pressure sales events. ...
Online Shoppers Are Ignoring Scam Warnings—Here’s How to Avoid Becoming a Victim A recent report from KnowBe4, a security awareness training firm, points to a troubling trend: online shoppers are increasingly disregarding warnings about scams and fraudulent websites. The report, titled “Online Shoppers Increasingly Ignore Scam Warning Signs,” was published in late June 2026 and comes just as back‑to‑school and holiday shopping seasons are about to surge. With more people buying online, the risks are real—and so is the tendency to overlook them. ...
Why Shoppers Are Ignoring Online Scam Warnings (And How to Spot Them Anyway) You’ve seen them: pop‑up banners that say “This site may not be secure,” browser warnings about phishing pages, or email flags that read “This message looks suspicious.” Most of us claim to know better. Yet a recent report from KnowBe4 suggests that online shoppers are skipping past those warnings more often than ever—sometimes even after they’ve been burned before. ...