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Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
Yesterday
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malware
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
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OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia
5 days ago
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digital transformation
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data privacy
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cloud services
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.
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Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams
Last month
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phishing
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email security
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A Norton survey reveals that three-quarters of New Zealanders believe online scams surge during the Christmas season, with serious financial implications.
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Cyber safety campaign launched for high school students
Last month
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edutech
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firewalls
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breach prevention
The Marketing Syndicate, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and NSW’s Department of Education, launches a cyber safety campaign for high school students.
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Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Last month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
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Exclusive: Claroty highlights risks and solutions for cyber-physical systems
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
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cyber threats
Claroty highlights the growing risks to cyber-physical systems and the need for specialised solutions during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Cybersecurity month highlights AI & proactive measures
Last month
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
As Cybersecurity Awareness Month kicks off, experts stress the urgency of adopting robust cyber defence strategies amid rising digital threats.
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Lord Toby Harris joins Cyber Safety Force initiative
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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cyber threats
Lord Toby Harris joins the Cyber Safety Force, uniting public and private sectors to advance beyond compliance in the fight against cyber threats.
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Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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ai
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cybersecurity
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.
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Boxing star Danny Green fronts new Cyber Wardens, Cyber Security campaign
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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telstra
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australian government
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cba
Boxing legend Danny Green champions the Cyber Wardens campaign to boost cyber security for small businesses amidst rising online attacks.
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Norton unveils new VPN plans to enhance security & privacy
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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smartphones
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physical security
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data privacy
Norton has launched three new VPN plans aimed at enhancing security and privacy for individuals, couples, and families, addressing modern cyber threats.
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Immutability is the cornerstone of a safe enterprise
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Immutability is vital for Australian enterprises, ensuring data integrity, compliance, and trust amidst rising cyber threats and stringent regulations.
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97% of Australians targeted by digital scams, says PayPal report
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
A PayPal study reveals 97% of Australians have faced online scam attempts, with most turning to millennials for tech safety support.
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$400b loss for 2,000 firms after 'unavoidable' cyber attacks
Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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genai
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ai
Thousands of global firms face a staggering annual loss of USD $400 billion due to unplanned downtime, revealed in a Splunk report.
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Netsafe launches Hector's World to boost online safety for children
Wed, 1st May 2024
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data privacy
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cyberbullying
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netsafe
In a pioneering move to protect children online, Netsafe has launched 'Hector's World', a bilingual series teaching internet safety to kids aged 5-10 in England and Te Reo Māori.
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New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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email security
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ai
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scams
More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.
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Australian parents sceptical about AI's role in children's education
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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edutech
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llms
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ai agents
Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.
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IWD 2024: Digital tools key to opening the door for women’s economic empowerment
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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fintech
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dei
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facebook
Digital learning tools hold a potential catalyst for boosting the economic presence of women, as this IWD 2024 highlights, aiming to bridge the gap for unbanked women in Asia-Pacific.
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Norton's new app, Norton Genie, fights cyber scams with Dan Levy
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Amid growing cyber scams, Norton introduces its leading scam detection app, Norton Genie, developed in collaboration with Emmy award-winning creator, Dan Levy, to help users identify and avoid online scams.
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ESET & Big Smoke announce winners of Australian children's cyber safety writing contest
Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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online safety
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eset
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cyber safety
ESET and The Big Smoke Media Group crown winners of an Aussie children's writing contest focusing on cyber safety.