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ExpressVPN signs partnership with Tottenham Hotspur FC
2 days ago
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ExpressVPN has entered a two-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the club's exclusive Official Digital Privacy Partner, enhancing fan security.
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One in eight in UK faces online account security breaches
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A study by Thales reveals that one in eight UK residents has faced online account breaches, highlighting a significant lack of cybersecurity awareness.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
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blockchain
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint
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online safety
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Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.
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How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting younger Australians' struggles with online safety amid rising frustration and disengagement.
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Longer passwords advised over complexity, says Tesserent
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Tesserent highlights a major shift in password security advice from NIST, urging longer passphrases over complex passwords to bolster cybersecurity.
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Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.
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Most Britons worry over control of personal data online
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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data privacy
A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.
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Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.
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Put some muscle into online security and WIN a PAIR of SIGNED BOXING GLOVES by DANNY GREEN!
Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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online security
Boxing legend Danny Green partners with COSBOA to bolster cyber security for small businesses, offering a chance to win signed gloves. Enrol now!.
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McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.
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Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
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Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.
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ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data privacy
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online security
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digital identity
ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
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Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.
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Singaporeans value seamless, secure digital experiences, survey finds
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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physical security
Singaporeans prioritise simple, secure online experiences, with 73% considering a brand switch for passwordless logins, reveals a survey by Ping Identity.
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Australian parents sceptical about AI's role in children's education
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.
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EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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encryption
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quantum computing
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accelerator
EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.
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Checkmarx uncovers disruptive prank on NPM by user gdi2290
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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storage
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application security
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NPM user gdi2290 causes chaos by uploading an 'everything' package with countless dependencies to the registry, causing disruption and highlighting over-dependency issues.
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UK internet users at risk due to password duplication
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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mfa
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cybersecurity
Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.