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Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Multi-factor authentication

Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges

A Yubico survey reveals Australians lag in cybersecurity, with 46% falling prey to AI-enhanced phishing and low adoption of multi-factor authentication at work and home.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety
Digital Entertainment

Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety

Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Online Safety stories

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Phishing

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month
Phishing

Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.

By Jeremy Fuchs • 5 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online Safety stories

Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally
Mobile Device Management

Norton expands AI scam protection to New Zealand & globally

Norton has extended its AI-powered scam protection to New Zealand and globally, boosting defences across web, email, SMS, videos, and calls for all Norton users.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
CelcomDigi reaches 4 million with anti-scam campaign on TV & online
Phishing

CelcomDigi reaches 4 million with anti-scam campaign on TV & online

CelcomDigi and Media Prima's anti-scam campaign has reached over 4 million Malaysians, raising awareness of online scams via TV and digital platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Online safety programme empowers youth to tackle digital scams
Artificial Intelligence

Online safety programme empowers youth to tackle digital scams

Thirty-five young leaders will join the Online Safety IRL programme to combat digital scams and raise awareness among over five million Malaysians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Fellowship empowers Malaysians to combat AI-driven online scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Fellowship empowers Malaysians to combat AI-driven online scams

A fellowship in Malaysia empowers 35 content creators and youth leaders to combat AI-driven scams, reaching over five million online users with digital safety messages.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
UK fraud losses rise to GBP £629.3 million despite prevention gains
Payment Technologies

UK fraud losses rise to GBP £629.3 million despite prevention gains

Fraud losses in the UK rose to GBP £629.3m in early 2025 despite banks blocking GBP £870m in unauthorised fraud attempts, driven by online scams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
California proposes strict AI safety rules to protect children
Data Protection

California proposes strict AI safety rules to protect children

California proposes stringent AI safety rules to protect children, including testing chatbots, banning phones in schools, and raising privacy age to 18.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young UK shoppers risk scams for festive gifts via AI & social

Many young UK shoppers risk scams by using AI and social media for festive gifts, despite widespread concerns over online holiday shopping risks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
OpenAI plans erotica on ChatGPT, sparking UK safety scrutiny
Risk & Compliance

OpenAI plans erotica on ChatGPT, sparking UK safety scrutiny

OpenAI plans to allow erotica on ChatGPT, prompting UK safety scrutiny under the Online Safety Act and challenges over age verification and privacy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app
Mobile Device Management

Deepfakes spark widespread fear as VerifyLabs unveils detection app

VerifyLabs.AI reveals deepfake fears among Brits, especially youth, launching a detection app with up to 98% accuracy to combat AI-generated content threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Data Protection

WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026
Data Protection

Google to launch age assurance in Singapore by early 2026

Google will introduce age assurance technology in Singapore by early 2026, enhancing protections for users under 18 across its platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises
Firewalls

Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises

With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids
YouTube

Two-thirds of UK parents back two-hour social media cap for kids

Two-thirds of UK parents support a government plan to limit children's social media use to two hours daily, amid rising concerns over screen time.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025