Australian Stories

Australians would prefer tax stress over dealing with scam messages

Over half of Australians would choose the stress of tax filings rather than dealing with scam messages, a McAfee study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Global Stories

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

'World More Than A Password Day' initiative launches to strengthen cybersecurity

World More Than A Password Day launches with endorsement from 90 global organisations to bolster online security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Breach Prevention

ExpressVPN unveils Keys, its new password manager in security toolkit expansion

ExpressVPN branches into wider security tools, unveiling its new password manager, Keys, for a safer and more secure online experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

Marketing Technologies

Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data

As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

Malware

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Cybersecurity

Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail

New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Biometrics

Hands-on Review: Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Keys

Kensington's Verimark Fingerprint Keys offer a passwordless solution to online security, providing a simple and secure way to protect your data.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023

Unified Communications

Quarter adults wish personal info not available online:Uswitch

Photographs, home addresses, and date of birth were among the personal details available online through search engines.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

EduTech

Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast

The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023

Passwordless

APAC consumers expect security and ease-of-use when online

Enterprises' ability to provide their customers with top-notch yet secure online experiences has thus become critical to business success.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023

Malware

Increase in ransomware attacks targeting organisations during the holiday period

Researchers also observed a 70% average increase in attempted ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021

Multi-factor authentication

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Yubico on the reality of a passwordless future

Yubico VP Geoff Schomburgk discusses the possibility of a passwordless future and what Yubico offers to Australia and New Zealand. #ITsecurity #Yubico.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021

Data Privacy

Mistrust amongst online shoppers over data privacy fears

Almost a quarter of UK online shoppers use guest accounts due to data privacy fears, according to a report by Empathy.co.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th May 2021

Virtual Private Networks

Mozilla launches first ever VPN, Kiwis amongst first to access

Mozilla launches VPN in New Zealand, offering users an extra layer of protection for their personal data and information.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2020

Data Privacy

People and data privacy: The insights (and contradictions)

39% of people would take money in exchange for giving a stranger complete access to their private data online.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

EduTech

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023

NZTech

Major media companies sign new online safety framework for Aotearoa

A new joint development between Netsafe and some of the world's leading social media companies is set to provide Kiwis with safer online experiences.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2022

Data Privacy

Kiwis have a strong distrust over how companies use their personal data

The majority of New Zealanders are concerned about data privacy, with 53% stating companies are requesting too much personal information.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Email Security

Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable

Kiwis are being advised to remain alert for fake Google reviews and business listings, as scammers exploit the vulnerable by targeting emergency services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Data Privacy

Renewed concerns over use of personal data, according to survey

New survey reveals 79% of New Zealanders concerned about protection of personal data, with 73% changing online behaviour as a result.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2019