Australian Stories

auDA Foundation awards 15 grants for digital inclusion projects

The auDA Foundation issues 15 grants, each worth $40,000, for projects enhancing digital inclusion and innovation targeting various demographics, including rural communities, people with disabilities, and Indigenous Australians.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Cloud Services

Australia set to launch new online safety regulations in 2023

Australia plans to implement a comprehensive set of online safety regulations from December 2023; smaller businesses face compliance challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023

Online Safety

ESET & Big Smoke announce winners of Australian children's cyber safety writing contest

ESET and The Big Smoke Media Group crown winners of an Aussie children's writing contest focusing on cyber safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023

Endpoint Protection

McAfee products now available at Officeworks in Australia

The introduction of McAfee in the market will make it easier for Australian consumers to keep their personal information safe and private.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2023

Online Safety

Titans of Tech - Parvinder Walia of ESET Australia

Meet Parvinder Walia, the visionary leader at the helm of ESET Australia, championing cybersecurity and diversity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023

Global Stories

Data Protection

Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day

Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

Firewalls

Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users

On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

EduTech

Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024

Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Virtual Private Networks

PIA launches VPN pass to bolster digital rights in high-risk areas

Private Internet Access launches PIA Privacy Pass, offering free VPN subscriptions to journalists and NGOs in high-risk areas.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

Online Safety

Zally to transform cybersecurity with behavioural biometrics

Manchester authentication startup Zally is aiming to revolutionise cybersecurity with progressive behavioural biometrics technology.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023

Risk & Compliance

New measures introduced to Snapchat to safeguard teens

Snap has announced a new package of safeguards to further protect 13-17 year old Snapchatters from potential online risks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2023

Unified Communications

Gen Z in the dark on basic internet terms – research

The DNS Research Federation suggests young people are risking their safety online by using the Internet without knowing what key terms mean.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2023

Cybersecurity

Take the Password Pledge and secure the digital you

The livelihood of our digital lives is fostered by good online hygiene, which begins with proper password management.

By Bogdan Botezatu • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2023

Cybersecurity

Norton's 11 tips to help protect your privacy online

Governments, businesses, and individuals can buy information about you that's been gathered online, like your health status, contact details and your location.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2023

Online Safety

First Europe organisation to defend rights online forms

A first-of-its-kind European organisation has formed in the Hague to defend human rights online, providing legal and technical assistance to victims.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Malware

Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day

On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Online Safety

VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal to lead regulatory & public affairs

Online safety tech leader VerifyMy appoints Lina Ghazal, former Ofcom and Meta policy veteran, to head Regulatory and Public Affairs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024

Cybersecurity

Norton declares Cyber Safety Sunday to safeguard online shopping

Norton proclaims 'Cyber Safety Sunday' to promote online safety measures amid anticipated increase in holiday cyber attacks.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

Gaming

Spark unveils Esports initiatives: Game Arena and 'The Rise Cup':

Spark announces the launch of Spark Game Arena, with the nationwide tournament The Rise Cup featuring Fortnite, and a $30,000 prize pool up for grabs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2023

Cybersecurity

TUANZ urges next Govt to commit to improving online safety

The Tech Users Association has called on whoever makes up the next Government to commit to continuing to take the lead on improving security and safety online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2023