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Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Phishing

Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus
Data Protection

KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model
Facebook

Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Jamf predicts future trends in AI, education & security
Data Protection

Jamf predicts future trends in AI, education & security

Jamf executives highlight the urgent need for robust AI policies and online safety in education, as generative AI increasingly shapes technology use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals
Malware

Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals

CloudSEK reveals a phishing campaign targeting over 200,000 YouTube creators with fake collaboration emails, jeopardising accounts and spreading scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
Data Protection

Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices

Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025
Physical Security

Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025

Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia
EduTech

Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Online Safety stories

Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying
Cyberbullying

Netsafe & Sticks 'n Stones unite to fight bullying

Netsafe and Sticks 'n Stones have formed a strategic partnership to combat bullying and improve digital wellbeing for young people across New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Dotlines UK partners with Kenton for Audra Security UK
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Dotlines UK partners with Kenton for Audra Security UK

Dotlines UK has partnered with The Kenton Group to distribute Audra Security products, enhancing cybersecurity access for homes and small businesses across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
Ransomware is doubling down — What you need to know about the recent surge
Malware

Ransomware is doubling down — What you need to know about the recent surge

Ransomware attacks have surged by 100% from Q2 to Q3/2024, with the Magniber variant leading the charge, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

By Stephen Kho • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
N4L report showcases digital achievements in NZ schools
EduTech

N4L report showcases digital achievements in NZ schools

N4L's 2024 Annual Report reveals the company's strides in digital solutions, connecting over 900,000 users across New Zealand's schools and enhancing online safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
Malware

Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)

As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease
Data Protection

Cyber incidents rise sharply, losses from threats decrease

Cybercrime incidents surged by 58% in Q3 2024, with phishing and unauthorised access posing significant threats, warns the National Cyber Security Centre.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Why safeguarding children's data is essential in the digital age
Data Protection

Why safeguarding children's data is essential in the digital age

With children increasingly at risk online, Australia's updated Privacy Act aims to strengthen protections for their data in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Fortinet partners with South Australia for cybersecurity programme
Firewalls

Fortinet partners with South Australia for cybersecurity programme

Fortinet has partnered with South Australia's Department for Education to train over 15,500 staff in vital cybersecurity awareness, enhancing digital security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024