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Financial firms face 25% surge in advanced cyberattacks in 2024

Financial firms face a 25% rise in cyberattacks in 2024, with supply chain breaches and AI-driven phishing posing major risks, says new KnowBe4 report.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4's AI platform helps cut phishing risk to just one percent

KnowBe4's AI-driven HRM platform has helped customers cut phishing risk to as low as one percent, enhancing cybersecurity against evolving threats worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Data Protection

KnowBe4 unveils new brand to boost human risk management

KnowBe4 has unveiled a refreshed brand and vision, emphasising its role in human risk management amid evolving cybersecurity threats worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Garrett O'Hara on Mimecast's AI fight against cyber risk

AI reshapes cyber defence, with firms battling human error and rising AI-driven attacks while leveraging predictive tools for threat detection and prevention.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Customer Experience

Keith Bird named Executive Vice President to lead KnowBe4 global growth

Keith Bird joins KnowBe4 as Executive Vice President to drive international growth across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Latin America.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4, Microsoft add real-time security to Edge for Business

KnowBe4 and Microsoft have integrated SecurityCoach with Edge for Business to provide real-time security guidance and curb risky online behaviours in the browser.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Report finds 10% of staff cause 73% of risky cyber behaviour

A report reveals 10% of employees cause 73% of cyber risks, urging firms to adopt targeted interventions over broad security training for better risk management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Phishing

Internal-themed phishing emails drive sharp rise in staff clicks

KnowBe4's Q2 2025 report reveals a sharp rise in staff clicking on phishing emails disguised as internal HR or IT messages, highlighting ongoing security challenges.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Data Protection

Phishing attacks in Q2 2025 exploit trust in internal emails

Q2 2025 phishing simulations reveal 98.4% of top attacks mimic internal emails, exploiting employee trust in HR and IT communications.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025

Human Capital Management

KnowBe4 named a top workplace for 2025 in cybersecurity sector

KnowBe4 has been named a 2025 Top Workplaces Industry winner by Energage, recognised for its supportive culture in the cybersecurity sector.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Data Protection

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to tackle email risk

KnowBe4 launches AI-powered Prevent to help SMBs prevent outbound email risks by using real-time machine learning alerts against data breaches.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Data Protection

Ransomware threats surge as phishing grows, damages may hit $275 billion

Ransomware attacks via phishing have surged 57.7%, with damages expected to hit $275 billion by 2031, urging firms to bolster human defences now.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025

Phishing

KnowBe4 launches free self-assessment to boost security culture

KnowBe4 has launched a free self-assessment tool to help organisations strengthen their security culture by focusing on human risk management and behaviour.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Semiconductors

KnowBe4, Microsoft partner to enhance email security with AI

KnowBe4 and Microsoft have partnered to integrate AI-powered email security, enhancing threat detection for Microsoft 365 users through their ICES programme.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025

Semiconductors

KnowBe4 integrates with Microsoft to boost email threat defence

KnowBe4 has partnered with Microsoft to integrate AI-powered threat detection into Microsoft Defender for Office 365, enhancing email security for organisations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025

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

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

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Data Analytics

Boxphish secures new Leeds base to support doubling of staff

Boxphish has leased a new 4,165 sq. ft. office in Leeds to support staff doubling, reinforcing its growth and commitment to Yorkshire's cyber security sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025