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Social media ban to put TikTok security concerns under microscope
3 days ago
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data privacy
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social media
As Australia moves to ban social media for under-16s, TikTok faces intensified scrutiny over its security practices and controversial data collection methods.
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KnowBe4 launches free module to secure the hiring process
Last month
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data protection
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it training
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hcm
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity training module to bolster security during hiring, following a thwarted breach by a North Korean hacker.
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Manufacturing faces rising cyber threats, report reveals
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
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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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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malware
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hcm
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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edutech
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healthtech
KnowBe4's new report reveals a 30% surge in cyberattacks on global infrastructure, highlighting critical sectors' growing vulnerabilities and the urgent need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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digital signage
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cybersecurity
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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phishing
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hcm
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email security
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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smartphones
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
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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malware
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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ransomware
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it training
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advanced persistent threat protection
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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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
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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supply chain & logistics
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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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hcm
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email security
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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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devops
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surveillance
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biometrics
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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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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ai agents
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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it training
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ai
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cybersecurity
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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zendesk
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knowbe4
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lazada
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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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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ccl
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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it training
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.