Anna Collard, SVP Content Strategy & Evangelist at
@KnowBe4Africa, shares a powerful insight: Up to 90% of successful cyberattacks exploit human vulnerabilities through social engineering—manipulating emotions like fear and urgency to trick victims.
While strong passwords and antivirus updates are vital, mindfulness can be an equally effective defence. Staying present, calm, and aware helps identify and resist these manipulative tactics.
Practical tips include:
- Pause and reflect: Ask, "Does this email make sense?"
- Single-tasking: Reduce distractions to stay vigilant.
- Mindful email checking: Review messages with intention.
- Breathing exercises: Manage stress and think clearly.
By integrating mindfulness into cybersecurity training, individuals can build mental resilience against advanced threats, including AI-driven scams.
Learn more in Anna's detailed exploration here
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