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Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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A KnowBe4 report warns of escalating cybersecurity threats in manufacturing, with malware attacks rising 45% and average ransoms nearing USD $2.4 million.
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Mandiant uncovers North Korean scheme to infiltrate IT departments
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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North Korean IT workers have infiltrated major US and European companies using stolen identities, posing potential security threats, reveals Mandiant exposé.
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee hiring scam
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.
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KnowBe4 report reveals surge in cyberattacks on infrastructure
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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A new report by KnowBe4 reveals a dramatic rise in cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure, highlighting urgent security measures for sectors like energy and transport.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
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HR emails top phishing tactics in KnowBe4's Q2 2024 report
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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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.
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Security advocate backs Australia's social media ban for teens
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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Martin Kraemer of KnowBe4 supports Australia's proposed social media age bans, stressing the necessity of robust enforcement and education for parents and schools.
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ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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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.
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KnowBe4 enhances platform with PhishER Plus Threat Intel
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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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.
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Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.
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MediSecure cyber breach underscores need for robust healthcare cybersecurity
Wed, 29th May 2024
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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.
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HR & IT emails top phishing attacks, KnowBe4 report reveals
Tue, 28th May 2024
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Emails related to human resources and IT dominate phishing scams, accounting for 72% of attacks, according to KnowBe4's latest Q1 2024 report.
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The problem with biometrics and the key things to consider
Tue, 21st May 2024
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Biometrics promise secure authentication, but they aren't foolproof. Issues with accuracy, hacking, theft, privacy, and bias complicate their efficacy.
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KnowBe4 to acquire Egress for enhanced AI-driven cybersecurity
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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KnowBe4 plans to acquire Egress, enhancing its AI-driven cybersecurity platform to effectively manage human risk amid increasing email security threats.
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KnowBe4 launches AI-native platform AIDA to tighten security
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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KnowBe4 launches AI-native platform, AIDA, automating security awareness and training selection to guard against AI exploitation by cybercriminals.
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KnowBe4 expands APAC team with two new sales leaders
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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Security firm KnowBe4 hires Joe Gillett and Philip Tnee to lead sales in the Asia-Pacific, bolstering its presence amid regional growth.
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KnowBe4 announces winners of 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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KnowBe4, the world's leading security awareness training provider, has announced the winners of its 2023 APJ Partner Programme Awards, recognising partners vital to progress in the cybersecurity human risk management sector.
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Surge in cyberattacks on public sector spotlighted by KnowBe4 report
Wed, 24th Jan 2024
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Cyberattacks on the public sector surge in 2023, says KnowBe4 report, revealing a noteworthy 31% increase in APAC region and a global rising trend in ransomware incidents.
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PayPal crowned best employer in Singapore in recent study
Mon, 11th Dec 2023
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PayPal has been rated as the best employer in Singapore according to a recent study by language learning platform, Preply.
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KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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In response to rising cybercrime, KnowBe4 has shared its primary cybersecurity advice for the 2023 festive season.