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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.
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KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.
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KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.
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Protecting your business from insider threats: What you need to know
Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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As businesses adopt new technologies, insider threats have surged, with 74% of firms feeling significantly vulnerable to potential attacks.
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Experts discuss Netflix miniseries Zero Day cyber themes
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Netflix's new miniseries Zero Day, starring Robert De Niro as a former president, ignites debate among experts over its portrayal of cyber warfare.
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Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
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KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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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.
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KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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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.
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KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Werner Wehmeyer as Executive Vice President of Customer Success, aiming to enhance their global customer strategies.
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KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.
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KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.
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KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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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.
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KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.
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Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.
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KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.
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KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.
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KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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KnowBe4 has launched its AIDA suite of AI security agents, designed to improve human risk management and combat evolving cybersecurity threats.
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Experts predict AI-driven cyber threats & defences by 2025
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Experts from BlueVoyant and KnowBe4 warn that cyber threats will evolve by 2025, urging firms to adopt AI and enhance security awareness.
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Exclusive: How KnowBe4 stopped a North Korean hacker from joining the company
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate KnowBe4, prompting a swift response from the firm's security team that highlighted evolving cyber threats.