KnowBe4 stories
KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.
KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.
KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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genai
KnowBe4 has launched its AIDA suite of AI security agents, designed to improve human risk management and combat evolving cybersecurity threats.
Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.
Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.
Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.
KnowBe4 unveils AI-focused HRM+ for human risk management
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
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ai
KnowBe4 has launched HRM+, a human risk management platform to tackle cybersecurity risks in the AI era, following its acquisition of Egress.
Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
KnowBe4 launches free module to secure the hiring process
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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data protection
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it training
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hcm
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity training module to bolster security during hiring, following a thwarted breach by a North Korean hacker.
Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.
Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
North Korean IT workers have infiltrated major US and European companies using stolen identities, posing potential security threats, reveals Mandiant exposé.
KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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malware
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uc
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hcm
KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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edutech
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healthtech
KnowBe4's new report reveals a 30% surge in cyberattacks on global infrastructure, highlighting critical sectors' growing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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digital signage
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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phishing
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hcm
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email security
KnowBe4’s Q2 2024 phishing report reveals HR-related emails are top-clicked, with QR code scams rising, emphasising urgent need for security awareness training.
Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.
KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 integrates Webroot's website reputation data into its PhishER Plus console, offering enhanced automation and rapid response to web-based threats for security teams worldwide.
Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.
MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Wed, 29th May 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
The MediSecure cyberattack, involving stolen data posted on a Russian hacking forum, has highlighted critical vulnerabilities in Australia's healthcare sector amid a rising wave of cyber threats.