Awareness stories

“If you don't give people the information they need to make good decisions online, you can’t hold them accountable for the mistakes they make.">>

Trend Micro has found that 67% of remote workers have increased their cybersecurity awareness during COVID-19 related lockdowns. However, despite greater awareness people may still engage in risky behaviour, the survey finds.>>

Across all countries surveyed, prioritisation was identified as the biggest organisational cybersecurity challenge (20%).>>

Damages from cybercrime are projected to hit $US6 trillion annually by 2021, up from $3 trillion in 2015. >>

The survey revealed that online users in Asia Pacific appear to be willing to share their private information in exchange for various personal gains from social media.>>

Proofpoint’s training modules are built with learning science principles and include self-service customisation, which improves efficacy and ensures longer-term retention of training.>>

The new features aim to protect organisations’ most attacked people from phishing attempts, malware, and data loss risk, while boosting online training effectiveness.>>

In a recent report by Dell EMC, it was discovered that data-loss incidents cost Singapore organisations an average of US$1.4 million over 12 months. >>

Mimecast’s annual State of Email Security report confirms that social engineering is still plaguing businesses, along with other email threats including ransomware and phishing attacks.>>

From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.>>

“Over half of New Zealand businesses now acknowledge their risk of falling victim to cybercrime.">>

if your staff don’t know what a phishing scam looks like, or use work devices in unsecure ways; they’re leaving huge gaps in your security armour.">>

Webroot has officially acquired security awareness training platform Securecast and has plans to take the new integrated solution to the mass market.>>

It's now all about technology: Move away from the notion that having a single security device at the edge will make you secure.>>

New Zealand has the highest incidence rate of melanoma in the world, it's time to learn about the options you have to keep you and your families safe>>