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Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise
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Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
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Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.
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Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus
Mon, 10th Feb 2025
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Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.
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Avast expands Secure Identity to 15 more countries
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Avast has launched its Secure Identity solution in 15 new countries, including the UK and Australia, in response to a surge in identity theft and data breaches.
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Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.
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Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.
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Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
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Gen's report reveals 614% surge in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks'
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Gen's latest threat report reveals a staggering 614% rise in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks' and highlights growing cybersecurity risks globally.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.
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Gen reveals 46% surge in cyberattacks; AI scams grow rapidly
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a 46% rise in cyberattacks, emphasising AI-enhanced scams. New Zealand and the UK are notably affected by financial scams.
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Beyond espionage – how the Lazarus Group is reshaping cybersecurity threats
Fri, 16th Aug 2024
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blockchain
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software development
Cybercriminal organisation transitions from espionage to exploitation, preying on individuals for financial gain.
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Gen data reveals 12% of Kiwis are victims of cybercrime
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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A Gen report has revealed that 12% of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the past year, impacting both finances and mental health.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Why Whac-A-Mole is not a strategy for defending against ransomware attacks
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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cloud services
SMBs should also consider strong personnel practices and awareness to implement a better defensive strategy than Whac-A-Mole.
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Commvault partners with AI & security firms for improved cyber resilience
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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data protection
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Commvault has partnered with leading security and AI companies to enhance cyber resilience and data insights for hybrid cloud organisations.
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Norton unveils phishing dictionary to identify scams
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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phishing
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Phictionary throws the spotlight on some of the most common phishing attacks detected and blocked by Norton to help people spot the tell-tale signs of scams.