Online Safety stories - Page 7
Media.com bets on verified users as social rules tighten
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cartech
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digital entertainment
Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.
Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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payment technologies
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
Australia youth social media ban reshapes brand risk
Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cx
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phishing
Australia's youth social media ban forces brands and cyber experts to rethink risk, digital literacy and how they reach young audiences.
Softonic issues guide to avoid scams in festive sales
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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vpns
Softonic issues festive-season guide warning of rising scams in fake shops, apps and delivery messages as online bargain hunting surges.
Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.
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.
AI supply chain to mature with trust & oversight by 2026
Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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data protection
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cartech
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supply chain
AI supply chains will consolidate by 2026, with tight human oversight, integrated infrastructure and trust becoming key differentiators.
Australians back under-16 social media ban but doubt efficacy
Tue, 2nd Dec 2025
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gaming
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vpns
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digital entertainment
Most Australians support banning social media for under-16s but doubt the ban's effectiveness, favouring a mix of restrictions and education instead.
AI-driven scams surge in Australia as shoppers lose AUD $445 each
Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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gaming
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phishing
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email security
Australians lost an average of AUD $445 each to AI-driven holiday scams, with fake sites mimicking top tech and luxury brands surging ahead of festivities.
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.
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.