Personal data stories - Page 4
Synology adds Acronis backup to Bee series storage
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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endpoint protection
Synology bundles three-year Acronis True Image Essentials licences with every Bee series device, adding full-system backup and ransomware defence.
Digimune & MY CYBER GUARD launch Aussie ID shield
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Digimune and MY CYBER GUARD have teamed up to launch an Australian identity protection service for households and small businesses.
DataSapien unveils AI platform for secure, cloud-free mobile apps
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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DataSapien launches AI platform letting mobile apps run AI models device-native, boosting privacy and cutting cloud costs for app publishers.
APAC shoppers pay more for trusted brands with data privacy
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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data protection
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martech
84% of Asia-Pacific shoppers will pay more for brands they trust with personal data, highlighting growing concern over digital privacy and customer experience.
Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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data privacy
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Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.
HIROH unveils privacy smartphone with dual kill switches, USD $999
Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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data protection
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public sector
HIROH launches a privacy smartphone with dual kill switches for mic, camera, and connectivity, priced at USD $999, blending security with full phone functionality.
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.
AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.
Radware unveils LLM Firewall to combat generative AI threats
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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breach prevention
Radware launches LLM Firewall to protect enterprises from generative AI threats by blocking attacks and safeguarding sensitive data at the prompt level.
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.
The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations
Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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breach prevention
Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.
Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier
Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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data privacy
The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters' personal data from misuse and theft.
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns
Sat, 11th Oct 2025
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.
Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats
Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.
Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.
Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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data protection
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breach prevention
Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.
Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord
Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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data protection
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encryption
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iot security
Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.
Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.
iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation's digital infrastructure.
Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach
Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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data protection
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vpns
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mdm
Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.