Online Safety stories - Page 10

With children increasingly at risk online, Australia's updated Privacy Act aims to strengthen protections for their data in a rapidly changing digital landscape.

Fortinet has partnered with South Australia's Department for Education to train over 15,500 staff in vital cybersecurity awareness, enhancing digital security.

Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.

Snapchat has introduced new location-sharing features in its Family Centre to boost safety and connectivity for families using the app.

The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.

Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.

The Marketing Syndicate, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and NSW's Department of Education, launches a cyber safety campaign for high school students.

Barracuda analysts warn of escalating phishing threats using QR codes crafted from ASCII/Unicode characters, evading traditional security measures.

A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.

Telstra has unveiled its free Device Security Essentials to help safeguard Australian mobile users against rising online threats and scams.

A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.

New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.

A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.

Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.

VerifyMy, a leader in online protection solutions has appointed Emma Robert-Tissot, ex-YouGov, to head their marketing, fuelling expansion while promoting child cyber-safety.

Cyber scammers exploit Evri, Amazon, and PayPal brands with phishing schemes, reveals a new study by tech retailer, Currys, indicating a rising threat of such scams.