Online Safety stories - Page 3
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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crypto
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phishing
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physical security
Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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McAfee warns Australians AI-powered romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine's Day, with one in seven victims losing an average AUD $780.
AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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phishing
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email security
AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.
BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.
ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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malware
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surveillance
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cloud security
Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.
Study finds 28,000 fake domains mimic top websites
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Study finds over 28,000 fake domains mimicking top global sites, exposing users to rising phishing, malware and industrial-scale squatting.
AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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phishing
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email security
AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
AI supercharges industrial-scale online romance scams
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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physical security
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AI-powered fraud rings industrialise online romance scams, fuelling USD $5.7 billion in losses and ushering in a 'dark age' for victims.
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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data protection
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e-learning
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data privacy
Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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phishing
Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
myFirst expands kid-safe tech ecosystem with Circle app
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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storage
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wearables
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private cloud
myFirst expands its kid-focused tech range and Circle app, offering smartphone-style features with tighter safety controls for families.
Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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vpns
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mdm
Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.
Aussie kids averaged over two hours a day on TikTok in 2025
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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genai
Australian children spent an average of 132 minutes a day on TikTok in 2025, topping global peers just before the under-16 social media ban.
Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.