Anna Collard

Why social engineering is still the top cyber security threat – and what to do about it

With nearly 70% of data breaches involving the “human factor,” social engineering remains the most powerful weapon in a cyber-criminal’s arsenal.
Anna Collard
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Jan 7, 2025

Trust no one: Making sense of zero trust for your business

Employees need to be trained on the benefits of zero trust and how to work with the new model to reduce resistance and improve overall adoption.
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Dec 11, 2024

Why fitness apps can pose privacy risks

As these wellness programmes become increasingly popular, employers, medical aids and insurers may collect more of your biometric data.
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Nov 1, 2024

Your digital hygiene: Are you really as clean as you think you are?

Cyber hygiene is critical for individuals and businesses because it acts as the first line of defense against a wide range of cyber threats.
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Oct 21, 2024

Why social engineering is still the top cybersecurity threat – and what to do about it

Companies must invest in appropriate cyber security training, developing a human-centric security culture and adopting mindful security practices.
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Aug 16, 2024

One computer, two phones: How to effectively share household devices

Sharing electronic devices within a household is unavoidable, but there are methods to guarantee safe usage for everyone.
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Jun 12, 2024

Google’s delay in killing third-party cookies: How will this impact you?

Businesses and website owners rely on cookies for tracking visitor data and analysing user behaviour.
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Mar 22, 2024

How do you know it is really your bank contacting you?

If you receive a phone call and are worried that money may have been taken from your account, it is better for you to contact the bank directly.
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Feb 21, 2024

When is sharing oversharing on social media?

The best way to avoid the dangers of this trend is simply not to engage in it, according to Collard.
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Aug 2, 2023

Don’t worry, AI won’t take your cybersecurity job

Are roles in cybersecurity threatened by the rise of automation and artificial intelligence?
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The extremely unsecure crystal ball: Cybersecurity 2023

Cybercriminals are limbering up for another year of security contortions says Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa.
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Jul 11, 2022

Decentralised finance (DeFi) needs more cybersecurity, regulations

Hackers, scammers, charlatans and money-grabbers run amok within the world of DeFi says Anna Collard, SVP of Content Strategy and Evangelist of KnowBe4 Africa.
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Mar 14, 2022

Securing the acronyms: preparing for the metaverse and Web3

NFTs, Web3, cryptocurrencies, blockchain and the metaverse – it is the era of hype says Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at KnowBe4 Africa.