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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
Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky report reveals disparity in IT security staffing

Kaspersky's 2024 report reveals stark contrasts in IT security staffing, with SMBs employing 33% security personnel versus 22% in larger firms, highlighting resource challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness
Phishing

KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness
Malware

Fortinet report exposes gap in employee cyber awareness

A Fortinet report reveals that nearly 70% of organisations find their staff lack basic security awareness, amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024
New course launched to enhance TPM skills for developers
Data Protection

New course launched to enhance TPM skills for developers

A new course titled 'Trusted Computing 1102: Intermediate TPM Usage' has been launched to enhance the TPM skills of software developers and students.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive: Yubico finds majority still using outdated methods to secure data

Despite increasing cyber threats, Yubico's survey reveals 39% still rely on just usernames and passwords. Regional VP Geoff Schomburgk calls for urgent cybersecurity reforms.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally
Phishing

Yubico survey finds rising AI-driven cyber threats globally

Yubico's 2024 survey reveals alarming cybersecurity trends, with 46% of Australians reporting password compromises and 80% citing AI-enhanced scam sophistication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Cybersecurity training stories

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
ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost
Education, Learning & Training

ISACA renews ties with EU for cybersecurity workforce boost

ISACA has reaffirmed its commitment to the European Commission's Cybersecurity Skills Academy, aiming to enhance Europe's cybersecurity workforce training and diversity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks
Data Protection

Half of UK education professionals worried about AI risks

A new survey from Sharp reveals that half of education professionals in the UK feel anxious about AI heightening cybersecurity risks, highlighting urgent training needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK SMEs face heightened cyber threats from AI deepfakes

A new survey reveals that 86% of UK SME employees fear rising cyber threats from AI and deepfakes, with many lacking confidence to identify risks.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Cybersecurity challenges in 2025: what to expect
Encryption

Cybersecurity challenges in 2025: what to expect

As cybersecurity challenges loom larger for organisations in 2025, experts warn that unresolved vulnerabilities could expose critical data to serious threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
70% of Australian execs targeted by cyberattacks: study
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

70% of Australian execs targeted by cyberattacks: study

A study reveals that 70% of Australian executives faced cyberattacks in the last 18 months, underscoring growing cybersecurity threats in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Accenture enhances AI cybersecurity for Australia
Supply Chain

Accenture enhances AI cybersecurity for Australia

Accenture has expanded its generative-AI cybersecurity services to strengthen Australian businesses against a surge in advanced digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Immersive Labs unveils AI tool for customised threat sims
Ransomware

Immersive Labs unveils AI tool for customised threat sims

Immersive Labs has unveiled its AI Scenario Generator, enabling organisations to create bespoke cyber threat simulations to bolster workforce resilience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Cisco partners with CSA to enhance Singapore's cyber resilience
EduTech

Cisco partners with CSA to enhance Singapore's cyber resilience

Cisco has partnered with Singapore's Cyber Security Agency to enhance the nation's cyber resilience, focusing on threat intelligence and talent development.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Cybersecurity evolution: harnessing GenAI for defence & growth
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity evolution: harnessing GenAI for defence & growth

EY's latest report reveals the role of Generative AI in combating cyber threats, projecting it will be involved in 17% of attacks by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Oct 2024
Indonesia's Kominfo teams with Indosat & Mastercard for academy
Malware

Indonesia's Kominfo teams with Indosat & Mastercard for academy

Indonesia's Ministry of Communications partners with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Mastercard to train 1 million Indonesians in cybersecurity via an online academy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024