Home security stories
Aqara launches Matter-certified Camera Hub G350 in Australia
2 days ago
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Aqara's Camera Hub G350 lands in Australia, pairing 4K security monitoring with Matter interoperability, local storage and privacy features.
Synology adds private home monitoring to BeeStation Plus
Last week
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Synology extends BeeStation Plus with local camera monitoring for homes and micro-businesses, offering AI alerts and no subscription fees.
Australian firms warned over AI & cloud cyber risks
This month
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Australian firms urged to tighten cloud defences as Zscaler and Reolink warn AI agents and connected cameras are widening cyber risk.
DigiCert posts record ARR after Valimail acquisition
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DigiCert scales digital trust platform with Valimail deal as Q4 annual recurring revenue hits a company record and bookings top guidance.
Norway tops iSelect home security index as UK ranks seventh
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Norway leads iSelect's latest home security rankings as Finland and New Zealand follow, with robbery rates and online interest driving scores.
Reolink unveils autumn smart security sale in Australia
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Reolink launches an autumn smart security sale in Australia, with up to 42% off 4K cameras, floodlights and PoE doorbells until 22 March.
Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools
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Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
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Women in security tech are redesigning safety from front doors to smart locks, proving diverse leadership makes everyone feel more secure.
TP-Link unveils solar Tapo C645D KIT for smarter yards
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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TP-Link launches Tapo C645D KIT in Australia, a dual-lens, solar-charged outdoor camera with 360° AI tracking, priced at AUD $379.
Hawthorn partners Anker Solix to power fans' homes
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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Hawthorn signs premier deal with Anker Solix, offering fans discounted home batteries as energy costs and storage rebates rise in Australia.
Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
Global router hijack campaign silently reroutes DNS
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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A global “shadow DNS” campaign is hijacking vulnerable Wi‑Fi routers, silently rerouting users' web traffic towards scams and malware.
Global router hijack uses rogue DNS to monetise web
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Hackers are hijacking ageing home routers worldwide, covertly rewiring DNS to quietly cash in on everyday web browsing traffic.
Salesforce disputes reports it cut 4,000 roles over AI
Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Salesforce denies axing 4,000 jobs for AI as critics question Agentforce reliability and the need for hard-coded fallbacks in workflows.
Google disrupts IPIDEA's global hijacked device network
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Google has dismantled IPIDEA's vast residential proxy network, which hijacked millions of consumer devices for global cyber operations.
TP-Link debuts 4K solar Tapo C660 KIT in Australia
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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TP-Link launches the Tapo C660 KIT in Australia, a 4K solar-powered outdoor security camera with AI tracking and pan-and-tilt coverage.
Reolink launches 4K dual-lens floodlight camera in Australia
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Reolink brings its 4K dual-lens TrackFlex floodlight camera to Australia, promising pan-tilt-zoom coverage and AI search for AUD $399.99.
Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks
Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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NCC Group links Silver Fox's false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.
Homey debuts self-hosted server for local smart homes
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Homey launches a self-hosted smart home server, bringing its Pro platform to user hardware for local control and privacy-focused automation.