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KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Data Protection

KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions
Phishing

Browser syncjacking exposes risks in Chrome extensions

SquareX has unveiled a concerning new attack method called browser syncjacking, which leverages malicious extensions to gain complete control over users' devices.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality
Biometrics

How A Passwordless Future Can Become A Reality

As organisations face rising cyber threats, many are abandoning traditional passwords for passwordless and multi-factor authentication, promising enhanced security.

By Johan Fantenberg • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs
EduTech

KnowBe4 report links cyber insurance to security needs

KnowBe4 research reveals the average cost of a data breach rose to USD $4.88 million, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools
Malware

New PhaaS kits boost phishing threats with advanced tools

Research from Barracuda reveals a surge in Phishing-as-a-Service kits, with 30% of credential attacks in 2024 using these advanced tools, set to rise to 50% in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Malware

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024

New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust
Digital Transformation

The AI revolution – security challenges and the critical role of zero trust

As AI technology accelerates in 2025, firms face pressing security challenges, prompting a shift towards Zero Trust strategies to safeguard systems and operations.

By Michael Adjei • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing
Malware

Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing

In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Phishing

KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

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.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks soared in 2024, new groups emerge

ReliaQuest's latest analysis reveals a 43% rise in ransomware victims in Q4 2024, with 13 new groups emerging, including Akira, which named 71 victims in December.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
Phishing

KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
BlackCloak unveils improved data removal to enhance privacy
Data Protection

BlackCloak unveils improved data removal to enhance privacy

BlackCloak has launched upgraded data removal features on its Digital Executive Protection Platform, bolstering online privacy for high-net-worth clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Physical Security

Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries

Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts
Multi-factor authentication

Cybersecurity in 2025: Insights and predictions from Yubico's experts

As 2025 approaches, experts at Yubico warn of escalating AI-driven cyber threats and stress the urgent need for robust digital identity solutions.

By Yubico • 6 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025
Microsoft patches record 157 vulnerabilities in January 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Microsoft patches record 157 vulnerabilities in January 2025

Microsoft has unveiled its January 2025 Patch Tuesday update, tackling a record 157 vulnerabilities, including eight critical zero-day flaws.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Social Engineering stories

Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations
Data Protection

Ransomware hits Australian firms hard: 64% halt operations

A recent study reveals that 64% of Australian businesses hit by ransomware attacks had to suspend operations, highlighting severe vulnerabilities in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns
Malware

Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns

A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK manufacturing faces surge in AI-driven cyber threats
Malware

UK manufacturing faces surge in AI-driven cyber threats

A study reveals UK manufacturing is facing a surge in AI-driven cyber threats, with a 50% rise in supply chain attacks now affecting 20% of businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025