KnowBe4 stories - Page 4
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
Wed, 14th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.
Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year
Wed, 14th May 2025
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phishing
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email security
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education, learning & training
Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.
Andy Frain notifies 100,000 after major ransomware breach
Tue, 13th May 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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breach prevention
Andy Frain Services disclosed a data breach affecting 100,964 individuals in October 2024, with ransomware group Black Basta claiming responsibility.
Ransomware surge sees hackers demand up to USD $8.6 million
Tue, 13th May 2025
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ransomware
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cloud security
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breach prevention
Cybersecurity experts warn ransomware threats are surging, targeting cloud systems and exploiting human error, amid rising attacks in the UK and beyond.
KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide
Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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cybersecurity
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social engineering
KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.
Prominent spyware firm SpyX breached, exposing Apple users
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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surveillance
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breach prevention
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data privacy
A significant data breach at spyware firm SpyX has reportedly affected nearly two million individuals, including thousands of Apple users, raising serious concerns.
Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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saas
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storage
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edutech
A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.
Australian IT leaders urge stronger government cyber action
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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Australian IT leaders urge the government to enhance cybersecurity protections for businesses, with 81% calling for greater support against rising cyber threats.
KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.
KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.
Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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data protection
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dlp
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breach prevention
As businesses adopt new technologies, insider threats have surged, with 74% of firms feeling significantly vulnerable to potential attacks.
Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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digital entertainment
Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity insurance
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phishing
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email security
A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ransomware
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data analytics
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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KnowBe4 has made CRN's prestigious Security 100 list, recognising its AI-driven approach in enhancing cybersecurity through effective human risk management.
KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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cybersecurity
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leadership
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knowbe4
KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Werner Wehmeyer as Executive Vice President of Customer Success, aiming to enhance their global customer strategies.
KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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uc
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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mfa
On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.