Online Safety stories
Australia scam losses rise as reports fall in 2025
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Australia scam losses climb to AUD $295.4 million as reports fall, with phishing, investment fraud and AI-driven tactics driving bigger hits.
Norton warns of hotel booking Reservation Hijack scams
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data protection
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phishing
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physical security
Norton warns travellers that scammers are using real hotel reservation data to send convincing payment demands through trusted apps and emails.
Australia regulators unite on privacy & online safety
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risk & compliance
Australian regulators formalise joint action on age checks and digital harms as privacy watchdog and eSafety align oversight of platforms.
Everywhen issues six checks to spot unsafe websites
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Everywhen warns businesses and consumers to check web addresses, padlocks and browser alerts as fake sites fuel rising cyber fraud risk.
One-third of FIFA World Cup partners lack email protection
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gaming
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data protection
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mfa
Proofpoint warns that 36% of FIFA World Cup 2026 commercial partners still lack the strongest DMARC settings, leaving fans exposed to spoofed emails.
Australians demand AI labelling as trust concerns grow
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data privacy
Australians back tighter AI rules and clear labelling, with new data showing deep scepticism over synthetic content, misinformation and news use.
Persona integrates ConnectID for privacy-first age checks
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data protection
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fintech
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breach prevention
Persona taps ConnectID to let Australian firms verify users' ages through banks, avoiding passport uploads as child-safety rules tighten.
Australians warned over social media clues aiding scammers
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data protection
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phishing
Home Affairs urges Australians to tighten privacy settings as fresh data shows scammers can exploit public profiles, passwords and account recovery clues.
Trend Micro rebrands consumer arm as TrendLife with Kaleida
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Trend Micro's consumer revamp puts families at the centre of AI safety, as TrendLife rolls out Kaleida to tackle fraud, privacy and children's use.
Australia privacy regulator flags age assurance trial claims
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data protection
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biometrics
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risk & compliance
Australia privacy watchdog questioned age assurance trial's claims over privacy evaluation, deepening scrutiny of the government's report and vendor testing.
IWF & Cyacomb launch workplace abuse material scans
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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genai
IWF and Cyacomb launch workplace device scans to spot known child sexual abuse material, as reports and AI-generated content surge.
Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul
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fintech
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phishing
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martech
Ecommpay urges eCommerce overhaul as fraud report says current controls miss social engineering, distort competition and leave merchants exposed.
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
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malware
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gaming
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data protection
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs
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data protection
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data privacy
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education, learning & training
Survey finds 47% of young Australians back under-16 social media limits, but most fear losing news, learning and friendship online.
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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cx
Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.
Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
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data protection
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fintech
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phishing
ASIC ramps up AI scam fight as it takes down 11,964 bogus investment websites and warns of slicker ads, fake endorsements and cloaking tactics.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
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data protection
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vpns
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devops
ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
Voters back health insurance reforms & AI safeguards
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Battleground-state voters want tougher health insurance rules and strong AI guardrails, with overwhelming support for mental health protections.