Online Safety stories
Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
2 days ago
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AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.
Bitdefender unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams
Last week
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.
Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta
This month
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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online security
Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.
Cyber safety campaign launched for high school students
Last month
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
The Marketing Syndicate, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and NSW’s Department of Education, launches a cyber safety campaign for high school students.
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
Last month
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ransomware
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phishing
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physical security
New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.
New phishing scam uses QR codes to bypass security tools
Last month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Barracuda analysts warn of escalating phishing threats using QR codes crafted from ASCII/Unicode characters, evading traditional security measures.
Illegal streaming triples cybercrime risk for Australians
Last month
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ransomware
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physical security
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copyright
A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.
Telstra introduces free security feature for mobile users
Last month
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smartphones
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malware
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casb
Telstra has unveiled its free Device Security Essentials to help safeguard Australian mobile users against rising online threats and scams.
Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.
Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.
KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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digital signage
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cybersecurity
KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.
Netsafe teams with Snapchat to boost online safety for teens
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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data privacy
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social media
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Netsafe launches the Snapchat Family Toolkit, designed to help New Zealand parents ensure safer social media use for teens.
UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries
Thu, 25th Jul 2024
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ecommerce
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online safety
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online shopping
British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.
Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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email security
New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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risk & compliance
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In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.
Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.
New Zealand's NCSC briefs IPAC on potential cyber attacks
Fri, 10th May 2024
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online safety
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New Zealand's National Cyber Security Centre is conducting a review into reported attacks on Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China members.