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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
KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success
Cybersecurity

KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success

KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Werner Wehmeyer as Executive Vice President of Customer Success, aiming to enhance their global customer strategies.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
Phishing

KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches

A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
Data Analytics

KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld

KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
Ransomware

KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing

KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions
Data Analytics

Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions

Boxphish has acquired Trillion, a dark web threat intelligence service, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings for organisations facing human-related cyber risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

KnowBe4 launches AI agents to boost cyber risk management

KnowBe4 has launched its AIDA suite of AI security agents, designed to improve human risk management and combat evolving cybersecurity threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024

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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
KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats
Unified Communications

KnowBe4 launches Threat Labs to combat phishing threats

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025