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KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
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TA585 identified as key threat actor using advanced malware tools

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Proofpoint identifies TA585 as a cyber threat actor managing end-to-end attacks, deploying advanced malware like MonsterV2 to target finance firms globally.
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Finance & healthcare sectors urged to upskill amid cyber gaps

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Finance, healthcare and MSSPs face significant cybersecurity skill gaps, urging urgent upskilling beyond compliance to tackle evolving cyber threats effectively.
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Deepfake attacks cost firms an average of USD $280,000 per incident

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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More than half of firms faced deepfake fraud losses averaging USD $280,000 per incident, despite increased cybersecurity training and awareness efforts.
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Cyber skills shortage & rising AI use drive higher breach costs

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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A global shortage of cyber experts and rising AI use are driving cyber breach costs above USD $1 million for over half of organisations in 2024, says Fortinet.
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KnowBe4 enhances HRM+ to boost AI & human cyber defences

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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KnowBe4 upgrades HRM+ platform to train employees and AI agents, enhancing defences against evolving cyber threats in AI-driven workplaces.
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AI heightens phishing success as global cyber defences lag

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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AI has boosted phishing success as 44% admit falling for scams, yet only 48% of firms fully use multi-factor authentication, says Yubico survey.
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NEC Security to safeguard GREEN×EXPO 2027 digital systems

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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NEC Security will provide cybersecurity services to safeguard digital systems at the GREEN×EXPO 2027 in Yokohama, preparing for 15 million visitors.
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KnowBe4 top in security awareness & incident response in G2 report

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 retains its top spot in the G2 Grid Fall 2025 Report, leading in Security Awareness Training and Incident Response for multiple years.
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AI-driven cyber threats rise as human error & outdated systems persist

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI-driven cyber threats in Australia have doubled, with human error and outdated systems leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to attacks in 2025.
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KnowBe4 & Carahsoft partner to boost public sector cyber defences

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 partners with Carahsoft to enhance public sector cybersecurity by offering AI-driven human risk management via Carahsoft's reseller network and NASA SEWP V contract.
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Kyndryl reports 18% cut in emissions & advances in sustainability

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl reports an 18% cut in greenhouse gas emissions and a 15% reduction in energy use, advancing its sustainability goals for FY25.
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FIRST launches global cybersecurity drive with new forums & SIGs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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FIRST launches new forums and special interest groups to boost global cybersecurity collaboration and host a 2025 Vulnerability Forecasting event in Cambridge.
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Axios-driven phishing soars 241% as attackers bypass defences

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Phishing attacks using the Axios user agent surged 241% by August 2025, bypassing defences with Microsoft Direct Send to steal credentials at high rates.
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KnowBe4 unveils framework for people-centric cybersecurity culture

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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KnowBe4 unveils a new framework promoting a people-centric approach to cybersecurity, focusing on human risk management to boost security culture and reduce breaches.
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Indosat & Cisco open Jakarta centre to boost digital security

Sat, 30th Aug 2025
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Indosat and Cisco launch Indonesia's first Sovereign Security Operations Centre in Jakarta to enhance national cybersecurity and data sovereignty compliance.
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Industry leaders mark International Women in Cyber Day with optimism, urging greater diversity and celebrating women's growing impact in cybersecurity roles worldwide.
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KnowBe4 launches free arcade-themed kit for Security Month

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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KnowBe4 has launched a free arcade-themed toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 to help organisations enhance security culture worldwide.
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AI fuels rise in complex social engineering attacks worldwide

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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AI is driving a rise in complex social engineering attacks, with 41% of organisations facing more cyberattacks and many ill-prepared to defend against them.
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Jen Easterly joins Huntress as adviser amid USD $1.5bn expansion

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Jen Easterly, former US cybersecurity chief, joins Huntress advisory board as firm expands with USD $1.5bn valuation and boosts AI cyber defence services.