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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
KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 named Cybersecurity Company of the Year 2025

KnowBe4 has been named Cybersecurity Company of the Year at the 2025 teissAwards, highlighting its dedication to tackling human risk in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training
Phishing

KnowBe4 report highlights impact of workplace training

A new report from KnowBe4 reveals that 95% of employees have engaged with cybersecurity content, underscoring the need for robust workplace training.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment
Ransomware

KnowBe4 platform promises up to 400% return on investment

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.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 honoured in CRN's 2025 Security 100 list for HRM+

KnowBe4 has made CRN's prestigious Security 100 list, recognising its AI-driven approach in enhancing cybersecurity through effective human risk management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Human Risk Management stories

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
Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails
Phishing

Australian IT leaders struggle to identify scam emails

A recent study reveals that many Australian IT leaders struggle to distinguish between legitimate and phishing emails, despite rising data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025