Online Safety stories - Page 7
US, UK & Australia sanction Russian host over ransomware links
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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ransomware
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physical security
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e-commerce
The US, UK and Australia have sanctioned Russian web-host Media Land and its leaders for aiding ransomware attacks via bulletproof hosting services.
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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email security
Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.
Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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malware
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data protection
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vpns
Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
Verifymy & k-ID partner to boost online age checks for children
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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data privacy
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online safety
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financial institutions
UK firm Verifymy teams up with k-ID to integrate email-based age checks into developer toolkit, enhancing online safety for children amid growing global regulations.
AI deepfakes fuel rise in celebrity scam losses for Australians
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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physical security
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casb
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ai
AI-driven deepfake scams using Aussie celebrities like Rebel Wilson cost victims an average of AUD $950, warns McAfee in rising influencer impersonation fraud.
Spacetalk launches family app for safety, privacy & wellbeing
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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wearables
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data privacy
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online safety
Australian tech firm Spacetalk unveils the Freedom Platform app to centralise family safety, privacy and wellbeing across smart devices and wearables.
Exclusive: John Carse on why the browser is the new cyber battleground
Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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cybersecurity
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online safety
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browser extensions
SquareX's Field CISO explains how extension-based browser security offers superior protection against evolving digital threats and cyberattacks.
Over one million students complete global cyber safety training
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Over one million students worldwide have completed KnowBe4's cyber security training, boosting digital safety awareness for teens aged 16 and above.
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month
Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.
Australians lag in AI-era cyber security as phishing surges
Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
Parents urged to decode emoji use in online chats for safety
Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
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social media
Parents are urged to understand evolving emoji codes in kids' online chats to boost digital safety and guide open conversations amid rising online risks.
ConnectID & k-ID partner to boost child safety on gaming sites
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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data privacy
ConnectID and k-ID partner to enhance child safety on Australian gaming platforms with privacy-focused age verification and parental controls.
Digital rights group condemns age assurance trial's final report
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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data protection
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biometrics
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cloud services
Electronic Frontiers Australia sharply criticises the Age Assurance Technology Trial's final report, highlighting privacy flaws and overstated age verification claims.
Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW
Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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physical security
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email security
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ai
The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.
Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely
Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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mfa
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data science
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email security
Nearly 80% of Australians have faced scam communications recently, yet 70% lack knowledge on how to respond safely, reveals new Optus research.
Proofpoint warns AI scams are rising as attacks target people
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Proofpoint warns AI-powered scams are rising, targeting people with malicious links across email and messaging, urging a human-centred defence approach.
VexTrio exposed as global ad-fraud empire with billions in play
Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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martech
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cybersecurity
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online safety
VexTrio, unmasked as a multinational ad-fraud empire with nearly 100 companies, runs scams worth billions across adtech and beyond.
Australians wary of cybercrime as small business cuts security spend
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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data protection
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ai
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cybersecurity
Most Australians fear rising cybercrime sophistication, yet many small businesses cut cyber security spend, risking vulnerability amid digital trust concerns.
CommBank deploys AI bots to disrupt scams, protect Australians
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
CommBank has launched AI bots developed with Apate.ai to engage scammers in real-time, disrupting fraud and protecting Australians from scams.