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Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI
Data Protection

Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

By James Blake • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Personal data stories

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
Data Protection

LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
Data Protection

Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach

Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Multi-factor authentication

AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Google's in-car gaming sparks cybersecurity concerns
Malware

Google's in-car gaming sparks cybersecurity concerns

Google's new in-car gaming feature via Android Auto is raising cybersecurity alarms, as experts warn it could open up vehicles to hacker attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Malware

Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Aussies favour privacy-friendly contextual advertising
Data Protection

Aussies favour privacy-friendly contextual advertising

New research by GumGum reveals that 62% of Australian consumers prefer contextually relevant ads, highlighting rising privacy concerns in digital marketing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals

A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Cyber experts urge proactive data protection strategies
Data Protection

Cyber experts urge proactive data protection strategies

With Data Privacy Day on the horizon, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to bolster data protection amid rising cyber threats and evolving technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025

As Data Privacy Week approaches, experts warn of escalating risks in 2025, driven by AI's dual role, legacy systems, and the need for robust data minimisation strategies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
US may ban TP-Link amid smart device security concerns
Firewalls

US may ban TP-Link amid smart device security concerns

Concerns are rising over TP-Link products amid reports of a potential ban, highlighting security risks associated with smart home devices in the US.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
71% of AI users regret data sharing due to privacy fears
Data Privacy

71% of AI users regret data sharing due to privacy fears

A study from Syrenis reveals that 71% of AI users regret sharing their data, highlighting rising concerns over privacy in an AI-driven world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Personal data stories

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants

The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
Storage

Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you

Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.

By Horatiu Petrescu • 5 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
Data Protection

Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024

Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025