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KnowBe4 Shares Five Cyber Tips for National Internet Safety Month

Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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KnowBe4 offers five key cybersecurity tips this June for National Internet Safety Month to help individuals and organisations boost online security.
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KnowBe4 ranked 51st on 2025 list of most loved workplaces

Thu, 29th May 2025
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KnowBe4 ranks 51st on Newsweek's 2025 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces, praised for employee trust, respect and engagement worldwide.
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US government face surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts

Wed, 28th May 2025
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US state and local governments face a surge in cyberattacks amid budget cuts, with ransom costs averaging USD $872,656 per attack since 2018.
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NormCyber wins Cyber OSPAs award for customer service in 2025

Tue, 20th May 2025
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NormCyber clinches the Outstanding Customer Service Initiative Award at the 2025 Cyber OSPAs for its innovative Smartbloc dashboard boosting cyber resilience.
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Australia, New Zealand invest AUD $7 million in cyber education

Wed, 14th May 2025
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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.
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Security training cuts phishing risk by 86% globally in a year

Wed, 14th May 2025
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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.
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Amplifier Security secures USD $5.6 million for AI platform

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Amplifier Security raises USD $5.6 million seed round to launch AI-driven tools automating user engagement and plugging real-time security gaps.
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Proofpoint launches unified cybersecurity solution to cut costs

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Proofpoint has launched Proofpoint Prime Threat Protection, uniting multichannel cyberdefence and employee education to cut costs and cyber risks globally.
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KnowBe4 recognised as top workplace by USA TODAY

Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has clinched the 2025 USA TODAY Top Workplaces award, recognising its dedication to fostering a people-first culture amidst 42,000 contenders.
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KnowBe4 wins 5-Star Award in 2025 CRN Partner Guide

Tue, 25th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has earned a prestigious 5-Star Award in the 2025 CRN Partner Program Guide, highlighting its commitment to cybersecurity and partner success.
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UK organisations face significant rise in phishing threats

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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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.
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Global education sector unprepared for rising cyberattacks

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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A report from KnowBe4 reveals educational institutions are ill-equipped to handle escalating cyber threats, becoming prime targets amid rising digital reliance.
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KnowBe4's global report finds rising cyber threats aimed at retail sector

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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The company's latest report reveals a drastic shift in cybercrime, with phishing attacks now accounting for 38% of retail data breaches in 2023.
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KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.
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Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.
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KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.
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KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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A report by Hobson & Company reveals that organisations using KnowBe4's HRM platform can achieve a ROI of 200% to 400% within just 3.5 months.
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KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has made CRN's prestigious Security 100 list, recognising its AI-driven approach in enhancing cybersecurity through effective human risk management.
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KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Werner Wehmeyer as Executive Vice President of Customer Success, aiming to enhance their global customer strategies.
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KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats

Tue, 4th Feb 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched Threat Labs to combat phishing and email threats, collaborating with Egress to enhance cybersecurity resilience through advanced research.