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National Post
4 days ago
- Business
- National Post
KnowBe4 Collaborates With Microsoft to Strengthen Email Security Through Strategic Integration
Article content KnowBe4 Defend integrates with Microsoft Defender for Office 365's quarantine functionality to help organizations build an integrated defense strategy Article content TAMPA BAY, Fla. — KnowBe4, a world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a strategic integration with Microsoft to strengthen email security. As the first initiative in Microsoft's ICES (Integrated Cloud Email Security) vendor ecosystem, this integration establishes a blueprint for how leading security vendors can work together to deliver enhanced protection for mutual customers. Article content Created specifically to complement Microsoft 365's existing email security, KnowBe4 Defend brings agentic AI approaches to advanced inbound threat detection capabilities that complement and enhance Microsoft's native protections. The integration allows organizations to maintain their existing Microsoft security investments while adding an additional layer of specialized threat detection and response. Article content 'This new collaboration is driving meaningful innovation in cybersecurity,' said Stuart Clark, VP of product strategy, KnowBe4. 'By combining Microsoft's email and collaboration security infrastructure with KnowBe4's leadership in human risk management and robust threat detection capabilities, organizations can now capitalize on a truly integrated defense strategy that benefits from the unique strengths of both platforms. We look forward to offering this to our global customers to help them enhance their security efforts.' Article content The integration between KnowBe4 Defend and Microsoft Defender for Office 365 creates multiple layers of analysis and detection, significantly increasing the likelihood of identifying and stopping threats before they reach end users. It also provides unified tools for SOC tools for rapid investigation, root cause analysis and tactical response. Article content About KnowBe4 Article content KnowBe4 empowers workforces to make smarter security decisions every day. Trusted by over 70,000 organizations worldwide, KnowBe4 helps to strengthen security culture and manage human risk. KnowBe4 offers a comprehensive AI-driven 'best-of-suite' platform for Human Risk Management, creating an adaptive defense layer that fortifies user behavior against the latest cybersecurity threats. The HRM+ platform includes modules for awareness & compliance training, cloud email security, real-time coaching, crowdsourced anti-phishing, AI Defense Agents, and more. As the only global security platform of its kind, KnowBe4 utilizes personalized and relevant cybersecurity protection content, tools and techniques to mobilize workforces to transform from the largest attack surface to an organization's biggest asset. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Abnormal AI Launches in Japan to Deliver AI-Native Email Security to Local Enterprises
TOKYO, June 25, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abnormal AI, the leader in AI-native human behavior security, today announced the launch of its operations in Japan. This expansion strengthens the company's operations in Asia-Pacific and reinforces its commitment to protecting enterprises worldwide from advanced email threats using behavioral AI. "Japan is a cornerstone of our international growth strategy," said Evan Reiser, Co-Founder and CEO of Abnormal AI. "As the third-largest economy and one of the most technologically advanced markets in the world, Japan presents a tremendous opportunity for Abnormal. We are committed to investing in the region to help Japanese enterprises redefine email security in the era of AI." The launch comes amid a sharp rise in socially-engineered email attacks targeting Japanese businesses. Traditional security tools often fall short against these sophisticated threats, which is where Abnormal AI's platform stands apart. Built on a cloud-native architecture and powered by behavioral AI, Abnormal's AI-native platform precisely stops the full spectrum of advanced email attacks—including phishing, business email compromise, vendor fraud, and emerging threats—by detecting anomalies among known normal behavior. "Abnormal leverages AI-native technology to proactively detect and stop sophisticated cyber threats powered by malicious AI—threats that frequently evade traditional defenses," said Kei Mitsuyama, Country Manager for Abnormal AI Japan. "Our advanced AI-driven approach not only increases threat detection accuracy, but also simplifies operations, reducing the burden on already-stretched security teams." The launch builds on Abnormal AI's momentum across the broader Asia-Pacific region, where the company is rapidly expanding its customer base and local teams to meet surging demand. "We've seen remarkable growth across the region as organizations increasingly recognize the need for modern, AI-powered security solutions," said Tim Bentley, Vice President of Asia-Pacific at Abnormal AI. "Japan is a strategic market for us, and we're excited to partner with leading enterprises here to deliver better protection with less complexity." Abnormal AI will be exhibiting at the Gartner Security and Risk Management Summit in Tokyo from July 23–25, where it will showcase its behavioral AI platform and discuss best practices for securing the modern workplace against today's most advanced threats. For more information about Abnormal AI and its email security solutions, please visit About Abnormal AI Abnormal AI is the leading AI-native human behaviour security platform, leveraging machine learning to stop sophisticated inbound attacks and detect compromised accounts across email and connected applications. The anomaly detection engine leverages identity and context to understand human behaviour and analyse the risk of every cloud email event—detecting and stopping sophisticated, socially-engineered attacks that target the human vulnerability. You can deploy Abnormal in minutes with an API integration for Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and experience the full value of the platform instantly. Additional protection is available for Slack, Workday, ServiceNow, Zoom, and multiple other cloud applications. Abnormal is currently trusted by more than 3,200 organisations, including over 20% of the Fortune 500, as it continues to redefine how cybersecurity works in the age of AI. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Jade HillSenior Director of Communicationsmedia@ Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
19-06-2025
- Yahoo
Think again before clicking 'unsubscribe' on spammy emails. See safer options.
A word to the wise: That "click to unsubscribe" link at the bottom of those unwanted email newsletters and new product announcements may do the exact opposite of what you'd hoped. TK Keanini, CEO at cybersecurity software seller DNSFilter, recently told the Wall Street Journal that clicking the "unsubscribe" link in hopes of getting off annoying email lists could do more harm than good, if you happen upon the wrong one. Instead of adding users to a "do not send" register, the links could instead send them to a mock landing page or give scammers the exact confirmation they were looking for, allowing them to pick out better potential victims, according to Keanini and DNSFilter, per the outlet. Here's what to know about safely freeing yourself from a cluttered inbox full of spam. At least one in every 644 "click here to unsubscribe" links led to potentially malicious websites, DNSFilter found, per the WSJ. While some may be looking for people to input personal information, such as an email address or other account details under the guise of "unsubscribing," others are simply testing to see if you are paying attention. Like with spam callers who repeatedly call but leave no message or follow-up, some of these links serve the purpose of simply telling the person on the other end that you have received, looked at and clicked on items within their messages. An individual's initial click may not lead to imminent doom, but it can identify them as a potential future email service providers and platforms have a built-in unsubscribe feature that does not require interacting with any shady links. The easiest and most common are the 'list-unsubscribe headers," the banner with a hyperlink from your mail provider that is usually positioned in or right above or below an email's header. Clicking through this should allow you to unsubscribe from repeat emails without going to an external website. On the other hand, if the email or sender is one you never want to see again, you can simply mark either as spam, delete the unwanted message and block the sender's email address. You can even block a sender's IP address in case they send those annoying blasts from several different accounts. You can also set up manual filters for emails that will automatically divert them to your spam box, or if you want to keep things even more contained, set up a separate email address to use when interacting with potentially spammy sources. Some services even have a built-in email hiding option, like Apple's 'Hide My Email." This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Want to get off email lists? Do this, don't click 'unsubscribe'
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bitdefender to Acquire Mesh Security, Expanding its Email Security Capabilities
Acquisition Extends Bitdefender Product and Services Portfolio with Powerful Email Protection for Businesses and MSPs BUCHAREST, Romania & SAN ANTONIO, June 18, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, today announced it has agreed to acquire Mesh Security Limited (Mesh), a provider of advanced email security solutions. Through the acquisition, Mesh's email security technology and capabilities will be integrated into Bitdefender's extended detection and response (XDR) platform and managed detection and response (MDR) services. The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals. Email remains the most exploited attack vector and serves as an entry point for ransomware, phishing, and business email compromise (BEC). According to the FBI Internet Crime Report 2024, businesses reported nearly $2.8 billion in losses due to BEC scams in 2024. Additionally, the 2024 Bitdefender Cybersecurity Assessment Report (based on a global survey of 1,200 cybersecurity professionals) identified phishing and social engineering as the top threats impacting their organization. The acquisition will incorporate Mesh's email security capabilities into Bitdefender GravityZone, the company's flagship unified security, compliance, and risk analytics platform. Mesh employs a dual-layered approach to email security, combining perimeter-based protection via a secure email gateway (SEG) with mailbox-level defense through API-based deployment. This model expands visibility into threat activity across all vectors and contributes high-quality telemetry to Bitdefender's global threat intelligence network. A cornerstone of Bitdefender's continued growth is through its global network of over 41,000 channel and MSP partners. Mesh enhances this value by offering a centralized platform optimized for MSPs, enabling efficient multi-tenant email security management. Its solution provides 24x7 protection while reducing operational overhead. With automated policy enforcement, real-time threat insights, and seamless integration into existing workflows, Mesh empowers MSPs to deliver effective, scalable protection to customers. "We are pleased to announce our intent to acquire Mesh, a strategic move that will complement our GravityZone XDR platform and power our MDR service to help businesses combat email-borne threats as they continue to evolve," said Andrei Florescu, president and general manager of Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. "Mesh brings leading-edge innovation from a deeply experienced team that shares our commitment to effective, real-world security. Together, we will further strengthen our ability to provide proven and trusted email protection to our global customer base." Founded in 2020 and backed by investors Elkstone and Enterprise Ireland, Mesh has established itself as a trusted email security provider for hundreds of MSP partners and thousands of end customers globally. Known for its detection efficacy, MSP-centric architecture, and operational simplicity, Mesh has earned recognition for addressing the unique challenges of email-based threats with precision and ease of use. "This is the beginning of something even bigger," said Brian Byrne, chief executive officer and co-founder of Mesh. "We've always focused on building practical, powerful email security that just works—and Bitdefender shares that same mindset. We're excited to join forces and bring stronger protection to even more organizations." The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. About Bitdefender Bitdefender is a cybersecurity leader delivering best-in-class threat prevention, detection, and response solutions worldwide. Guardian over millions of consumer, enterprise, and government environments, Bitdefender is one of the industry's most trusted experts for eliminating threats, protecting privacy, digital identity and data, and enabling cyber resilience. With deep investments in research and development, Bitdefender Labs discovers hundreds of new threats each minute and validates billions of threat queries daily. The company has pioneered breakthrough innovations in antimalware, IoT security, behavioral analytics, and artificial intelligence and its technology is licensed by more than 180 of the world's most recognized technology brands. Founded in 2001, Bitdefender has customers in 170+ countries with offices around the world. For more information, visit Trusted. Always. View source version on Contacts Steve FioreBitdefender1-954-776-6262sfiore@ Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Forbes
17-06-2025
- Forbes
Microsoft Confirms Outlook Emails Are Crashing — Here's The Fix
Email remains a crucial part of our personal and working lives, and when it goes wrong, the impact it has can be devastating. Which is why keeping your email secure against attackers is vital, with recent warnings from Microsoft about files that Outlook users must not open, and account password compromise, being cases in point. It's also why updating Windows and applications in a timely fashion is so important. Sometimes, however, those updates can introduce new disruptive issues of their own. Such would appear to be the case with a recent update to Microsoft Outlook which, it has now been confirmed, has left some users facing emails that crash when the user opens them or attempts to start writing a new message. Although there isn't a new update to fix the old update as of yet, Microsoft has now issued a temporary fix. Here's what you need to know. First things first, although it is understandable to think that someone might have hacked your system or Outlook application, and that it is malware causing your messages to crash when you try to read or create them, that's not the case here. Microsoft has confirmed that, as far as Outlook crashing when opening or starting a new email is concerned, 'this issue occurs because Outlook cannot open the Forms Library.' A June 16 Microsoft Outlook support posting, stated that while the classic Outlook crashes can occur to Outlook users on all Microsoft 365 Office channels, it would appear the most significant factor is those who are using a virtual desktop infrastructure. It has been reported that those most at risk seem to be users who have updated Outlook for Microsoft 365 starting with version 2504.'This issue has been escalated for investigation,' Microsoft said, adding that it will update the support posting when more information is known. Although it is to be hoped that a new update to fix the Microsoft Outlook email message crashing problem will emerge sooner rather than later, there is a workaround that can be applied right now. Microsoft recommends that those users who are affected should create a FORMS2 folder at: C:Users\AppDataLocalMicrosoftFORMS2. To do this, close Microsoft Outlook and all other Office applications. Select Start \> Run and enter the path %localappdata%Microsoft and select OK. In the File Explorer menu, select New \> Folder and name it FORMS2. Your Microsoft Outlook emails should no longer crash after applying this temporary fix. Good luck.
