Online Safety stories - Page 2
auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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digital inclusion
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online safety
The auDA Foundation issues 15 grants, each worth $40,000, for projects enhancing digital inclusion and innovation targeting various demographics, including rural communities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Australians.
Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.
Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.
VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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online safety
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employment
Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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edutech
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smartphones
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email security
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
PIA launches VPN pass to bolster digital rights in high-risk areas
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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vpns
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surveillance
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encryption
Private Internet Access launches PIA Privacy Pass, offering free VPN subscriptions to journalists and NGOs in high-risk areas.
Zally to transform cybersecurity with behavioural biometrics
Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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online safety
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passwords
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online fraud
Manchester authentication startup Zally is aiming to revolutionise cybersecurity with progressive behavioural biometrics technology.
Australia set to launch new online safety regulations in 2023
Tue, 19th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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social media
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online safety
Australia plans to implement a comprehensive set of online safety regulations from December 2023; smaller businesses face compliance challenges.
ESET & Big Smoke announce winners of Australian children's cyber safety writing contest
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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online safety
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contest
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eset
ESET and The Big Smoke Media Group crown winners of an Aussie children's writing contest focusing on cyber safety.
Norton declares Cyber Safety Sunday to safeguard online shopping
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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cybersecurity
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online shopping
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online safety
Norton proclaims 'Cyber Safety Sunday' to promote online safety measures amid anticipated increase in holiday cyber attacks.
McAfee products now available at Officeworks in Australia
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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casb
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data privacy
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mcafee
The introduction of McAfee in the market will make it easier for Australian consumers to keep their personal information safe and private.
Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':
Tue, 3rd Oct 2023
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partner programmes
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.
Titans of Tech - Parvinder Walia of ESET Australia
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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esg
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dei
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online safety
Meet Parvinder Walia, the visionary leader at the helm of ESET Australia, championing cybersecurity and diversity.
TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety
Wed, 13th Sep 2023
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cybersecurity
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government
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tuanz
The Tech Users Association has called on whoever makes up the next Government to commit to continuing to take the lead on improving security and safety online.
New measures introduced to Snapchat to safeguard teens
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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snap
Snap has announced a new package of safeguards to further protect 13-17 year old Snapchatters from potential online risks.
Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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ai agents
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telco
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online safety
The DNS Research Federation suggests young people are risking their safety online by using the Internet without knowing what key terms mean.
Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you
Thu, 25th May 2023
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cybersecurity
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bitdefender
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online safety
The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.
Norton’s 11 tips to help protect your privacy online
Wed, 15th Mar 2023
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cybersecurity
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norton
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websites
Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.
First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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human rights
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hate speech
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online safety
A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.
iSANZ ceremony recognises Aotearoa's efforts for 2022
Wed, 2nd Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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isanz
Various cybersecurity professionals, firms and initiatives were honoured at last night's Information Security Awards of New Zealand (iSANZ).