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Survey reveals staff use AI at work but lack policy awareness
Data Protection

Survey reveals staff use AI at work but lack policy awareness

A survey of 12,000 workers across six countries finds 60% use AI at work, but under 20% know their company's AI policy, exposing data security risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
KnowBe4 secures six 2025 TrustRadius awards for cyber tools
Customer Experience

KnowBe4 secures six 2025 TrustRadius awards for cyber tools

KnowBe4 has won six 2025 TrustRadius awards for its cybersecurity tools, including Security Awareness Training and PhishER, praised by user feedback.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams
Phishing

KnowBe4 shares tips to spot eco-themed cyber scams

KnowBe4 warns of a rise in eco-themed cyber scams on World Environment Day, urging caution and secure practices to protect supporters of green causes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Jun 2025
KnowBe4 Shares Five Cyber Tips for National Internet Safety Month
Multi-factor authentication

KnowBe4 Shares Five Cyber Tips for National Internet Safety Month

KnowBe4 offers five key cybersecurity tips this June for National Internet Safety Month to help individuals and organisations boost online security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces
Human Capital Management

KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces

KnowBe4 ranks 51st on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, praised for employee trust, respect and engagement worldwide.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education
Phishing

Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education

Australia and New Zealand rank third globally for phishing risk with a 36.8% vulnerability rate, above the global average of 33.1%, says KnowBe4's report.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year
Phishing

Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year

Security awareness training cuts global phishing click rates by 86% over a year, reducing employee risk from 33.1% to 4.1%, says new KnowBe4 report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform
Firewalls

Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform

Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 25th Apr 2025
Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs
Unified Communications

Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs

Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide
Cybersecurity

KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide

KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks
Software-as-a-Service

Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks

A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector
Ransomware

KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector

The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

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KnowBe4 secures six TrustRadius awards for 2025 on reviews
Customer Experience

KnowBe4 secures six TrustRadius awards for 2025 on reviews

KnowBe4 has won six TrustRadius 2025 Top Rated Awards, praised by customers for excellence in cybersecurity and compliance products.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise
Phishing

Infinigate secures Keepnet xHRM rights to counter vishing rise

Infinigate has partnered with Keepnet to distribute human risk management tools across Europe amid rising threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts
Ransomware

US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts

US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
NormCyber wins Cyber OSPAs award for customer service in 2025
Data Protection

NormCyber wins Cyber OSPAs award for customer service in 2025

NormCyber clinches the Outstanding Customer Service Initiative Award at the 2025 Cyber OSPAs for its innovative Smartbloc dashboard boosting cyber resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
KnowBe4 recognised as top workplace by USA TODAY
Data Analytics

KnowBe4 recognised as top workplace by USA TODAY

KnowBe4 has clinched the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, recognising its dedication to fostering a people-first culture amidst 42,000 contenders.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats
Malware

UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats

The latest report from KnowBe4 reveals a 17.3% rise in phishing threats and a sharp increase in ransomware attacks, highlighting evolving cyber risks for 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025