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From parliament to the public - The domino effect of social media hacks

By Staff Writer 20 March 2025

The recent compromise of one of the South African Parliament's Youtube accounts, to promote a fraudulent "$Ramaphosa" cryptocurrency token, underscores the insidious nature of scammers impersonating trusted figures or... FULL STORY >

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TikTok convinced you Grade 13 is coming – now your cybersecurity is at risk

By Staff Writer 4 March 2025

It has never been easier to create and spread fake news. Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, addresses the phenomena. FULL STORY >

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AI, syndicates, Nation-states - As technology converges, so too does cybercrime

By Industry Contributor 4 February 2025

Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa explores how digital connectivity and AI-driven tools are accelerating collaboration between malicious networks, resulting in global financial... FULL STORY >

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KnowBe4 Releases the Latest Phishing Trends in Q3 2024 Phishing Report, With QR Code Phishing on the Rise

By Staff Writer 17 December 2024

KnowBe4's Q3 Phishing Report reveals the most deceptive email subjects users click, indicating HR and IT-related emails account for nearly half of top-clicked phishing emails. FULL STORY >

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Don’t let FOMO compromise your security this Black Friday

By Staff Writer 29 November 2024

Just because there are plenty of good deals on offer during Black Friday and Cyber Monday shouldn’t mean that you drop your guard as far as cybersecurity is concerned, warns KnowBe4’s Anna Collard. FULL STORY >

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KnowBe4 Predicts AI Advances Will Shape Evolving Landscape of Cyber Threats and Defences

By Staff Writer 26 November 2024

KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, revealed its 2025 cybersecurity predictions from its team of global industry experts. FULL STORY >

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Cognitive defence - The role of mindfulness in thwarting cyberattacks

By Industry Contributor 21 November 2024

Anna Collard from KnowBe4 Africa explains why the end-of-year is a cybercriminal's favourite season - and why our burnout is their best friend. FULL STORY >

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#IVoted: What can (and can’t) you post on election day?

By Staff Writer 28 May 2024

Amidst the buzz surrounding South Africa’s upcoming seventh national election, it’s essential to understand what is permissible to post on social media on the day and what is not. FULL STORY >

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Today is World Password Day—so let us kill and bury the password once and for all

By Industry Contributor 2 May 2024

All signs point to the average password being hopelessly insecure. Let’s drop the poor passwords and protect our data and organisations in other ways, urges Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy and Evangelist at... FULL STORY >

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Cable protection for longer run

By Press Release 19 March 2024

Polymer energy chain manufacturer, igus, has introduced a new lighter weight e-chain for cable management/protection applications with large unsupported lengths and high fill weights that was previously the domain of larger, more expensive energy chains. FULL STORY >

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New e4 COO plans to hit the ground running

By Staff Writer 4 March 2024

New appointments are often followed by a slow transitional period, but that’s not the case for Luigi D’Amico, who joined proptech specialists e4 on 1 March as Chief Operating Officer. FULL STORY >

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The silent menace: Understanding and addressing technology addiction

By Industry Contributor 1 September 2023

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA FULL STORY >

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Dopamine, deception and data: the hidden dangers of social media

By Industry Contributor 25 August 2023

By Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 AFRICA FULL STORY >

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How cybercrime evolved in 2022

By Industry Contributor 12 December 2022

The ongoing impact of cybercrime on organisations, individuals and society remains a concern as the world moves into 2023. FULL STORY >

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The extremely unsecure crystal ball: Cybersecurity 2023

By Industry Contributor 5 December 2022

Cybercriminals are limbering up for another year of security contortions. Anna Collard’s, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa, offers her predictions. FULL STORY >

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