Personal data stories
UK councils report 12,700 data breaches with GBP £268,000 paid
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UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
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data protection
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phishing
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physical security
HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
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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.
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
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.
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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data protection
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mfa
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fintech
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.
Privacy Week: Sensitive information stored online can hurt you
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data protection
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ransomware
Sensitive personal data stored online faces persistent threats from cybercriminals, with recent breaches underscoring the urgent need for better protection measures.
Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
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Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.
Australians embrace data backup but knowledge gaps remain
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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storage
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data protection
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dr
A recent survey reveals that 26% of Australians do not back up their data, despite a growing awareness of the importance of personal data protection.
AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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data privacy
Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
Google's in-car gaming sparks cybersecurity concerns
Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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encryption
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cybersecurity
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.
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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martech
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personalisation
New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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endpoint protection
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.
Aussies favour privacy-friendly contextual advertising
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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data protection
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digital marketing
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digital advertising
New research by GumGum reveals that 62% of Australian consumers prefer contextually relevant ads, highlighting rising privacy concerns in digital marketing.
AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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ai
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cybersecurity
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data collection
A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.
Cyber experts urge proactive data protection strategies
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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.
Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025
Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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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.
US may ban TP-Link amid smart device security concerns
Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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smart home
Concerns are rising over TP-Link products amid reports of a potential ban, highlighting security risks associated with smart home devices in the US.