KnowBe4 launched a free Secret Agent-themed training kit to help workers spot online scams, deepfakes, and computer threats.
A global cybersecurity company named KnowBe4 released a free training resource kit on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, to help businesses and workers protect themselves against dangerous online scams.
The kit was created to help organizations prepare for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an international campaign held every October to teach people how to stay safe on the internet.
This year’s toolkit uses a fun “Secret Agent” theme, casting regular employees as secret agents in a fictional risk division who learn how to spot tricky emails, fake phone calls, and artificial intelligence scams before any harm is done.
The release comes at a critical time when cybercriminals around the world are using increasingly smart technology to trick ordinary people. In the past, scam emails were often full of spelling mistakes or bad grammar, making them easy to spot.
Today, criminals use artificial intelligence tools to create fake voice recordings, realistic videos called deepfakes, and convincing messages that look like they came from a trusted boss or family member. KnowBe4 created this free kit so that companies of all sizes, whether small local shops or large corporations, can give their workers practical tools to defend against these modern digital traps.
The training material is divided into four weekly missions that focus on the biggest online dangers facing everyday workers. The first week teaches employees how to recognize trick messages and social engineering, where scammers try to talk their way into getting private passwords.
The second week focuses on artificial intelligence safety and deepfakes, helping workers learn how to double-check suspicious audio or video calls.
The third week covers data security, reminding staff how to create strong passwords and protect customer records. The final week teaches employees how to report suspicious activity quickly so security teams can block attacks before damage occurs.
Explaining why companies need to keep their staff alert to changing technology, Erich Kron, Chief Information Security Officer Advisor at KnowBe4, publicly stated, “Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an opportunity for the security community to present engaging, new content to their users and drive home the importance of staying secure, even if they have existing security awareness training.”
He pointed out that because criminals are adopting artificial intelligence to make their scams harder to catch, businesses must give their workers fun and interactive ways to stay vigilant on the job.
Highlighting how artificial intelligence has transformed online threats, Erich Kron added, “With cybercriminals adopting AI-driven tactics such as deepfakes and advanced social engineering, threats are continuously evolving, and organizations need fresh, engaging ways to keep users vigilant. This year’s kit turns security awareness into an interactive mission, empowering employees to see themselves as active defenders.”
His statement emphasizes that when regular workers understand how digital scams work, they become the strongest line of defense for their workplace.
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Emphasizing that staying safe online is important for everyone in society, Lisa Plaggemier, Executive Director at the National Cybersecurity Alliance, publicly stated, “Cybersecurity Awareness Month is a reminder that cybersecurity is more than an IT issue.” She explained that learning how to spot online fraud is a crucial skill for modern life, adding, “Cybersecurity skills are life skills.
Every person, family, and organization has a role to play in creating a safer digital world. We’re grateful to partners like KnowBe4 who help expand the reach of this important work and make it possible to equip more people with practical guidance.”
For ordinary workers and business owners, the message behind this new release is simple: internet safety is not just a job for computer experts.
By making cybersecurity training easy to understand and engaging for everyone, organizations can ensure that every employee knows how to protect sensitive information, double-check strange messages, and keep both their workplace and personal data completely safe from cybercriminals.
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Jennifer Sakmufuwo Baba is a tech analyst, senior staff, and writer covering artificial intelligence, cybersecurity , and emerging technologies at TechRegard. Based in Nigeria, she's passionate about translating complex tech developments into compelling, accessible stories for diverse audiences. Her work focuses on how technology shapes innovation across Africa and globally.
