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Rethinking employee phishing tests: Is fear the best motivator?

Organisations must balance the effectiveness of phishing tests with the emotional impact they may have on employees

Employee phishing tests have gained popularity as a way for organisations to gauge how vulnerable their employees are to phishing attacks and improve their awareness of cybersecurity. However, some have questioned whether it is appropriate to use fear, shame and betrayal as methods when employees fail these simulated phishing tests.…

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Broken Cyber Windows Theory (By Javvad Malik)

Traditional approaches often focus on punitive measures or dry, technical training that fails to engage employees

By Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com). Have you ever walked down a street with broken windows, burnt out cars, graffiti and felt a bit uneasy? There's a reason for that, and it's not just about aesthetics. The Broken Windows Theory, introduced by social scientists James Q.…

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-agents: A Game-Changer for Both Cybersecurity and Cybercrime (By Anna Collard)

The broader an AI’s reach through integrations and automation, the greater the potential threat of it going rogue, making robust oversight, security measures, and ethical AI governance essential in mitigating these risks

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com). Artificial Intelligence is no longer just a tool—it is a gamechanger in our lives, our work as well as in both cybersecurity and cybercrime. While businesses leverage AI to enhance defences, cybercriminals are weaponising AI to make these attacks…

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Over half of Africans fear financial losses from cybercrime, survey finds

One of the survey’s key findings is that the Africans are more concerned about cybercrime than they were two years ago

According to a recent survey conducted by KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com), 58% of respondents are very concerned about cybercrime, a figure which has almost doubled from 29% in 2023. Fear of online fraud and losing money remain their top concern, given the increasing sophistication of AI-assisted cyberthreats. The cybersecurity landscape in…

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Cybersecurity threats are mounting, but it’s Gen Zs and Alphas who are introducing risks - not “older folks”

Gen Z workers are far more likely than older employees to use the same password for professional and personal accounts and to ignore important IT updates

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa (www.KnowBe4.com)  With growing cybersecurity concerns top of mind for many organisations this year, recognising the varying approaches that different generations have to digital safety is an important component of effective security cultures. Even though younger generations grew up in…

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CORRECTION: A guide to surviving (and learning from) a cyberattack (By Javvad Malik)

Upgrade your software, enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA), and build a robust human risk management strategy

By Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com).  A recent study by South African cybersecurity firm Nclose revealed a sobering statistic: over 60% of businesses surveyed suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past two years, with 12% enduring six or more such attacks. Small and medium enterprises…

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A guide to surviving (and learning from) a cyberattack (By Javvad Malik)

Keep in mind, in the world of cybersecurity, it is not about if you will face an attack, but rather when it will happen

By Javvad Malik, Lead Security Awareness Advocate at KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com) A recent study by South African cybersecurity firm Nclose revealed a sobering statistic: over 60% of businesses surveyed suffered at least one ransomware attack in the past two years, with 12% enduring six or more such attacks.   Small and medium…

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Why fitness apps can pose privacy risks

An app that knows what you eat, where and how long you work out every day and your personal details is a treasure trove of data

Getting a free smoothie for exercising regularly may sound like a nice reward, but what about the privacy risks of fitness apps? Research shows that health and fitness apps collect on average 13.8 personal data points per user (http://apo-opa.co/4hmV4jL), with some selling it on to others, such as insurance companies…

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KnowBe4 Predicts Artificial Intelligence (AI) Advances will Shape Evolving Landscape of Cyber Threats and Defences

KnowBe4 Releases Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025

KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, announced its 2025 cybersecurity predictions from its team of global industry experts. In 2024, the world witnessed cyber threats evolve faster than before primarily due to the rise in the number of and popularity of AI tools. These…

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Cognitive defence: The role of mindfulness in thwarting cyberattacks

Social engineering is the reason, no matter what security measures you have in place on your devices, criminals will circumvent them

Up to 90% (https://apo-opa.co/3VgB89y) of all successful cybersecurity attacks involve social engineering; exploiting human vulnerabilities. While technical measures like strong passwords and anti-virus updates are crucial, cultivating mindfulness can be an equally powerful defence against these human-centric attacks, writes Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA (www.KnowBe4.com). …

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