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Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
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Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton

Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

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Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally
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Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024
Malware

Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Endor Labs unveils AI open source model discovery tool
Application Security

Endor Labs unveils AI open source model discovery tool

Endor Labs has launched AI Model Discovery, a feature helping businesses identify and manage open source AI models, enhancing application security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025
Physical Security

Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025

Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
GitLab & AWS launch AI-based software development platform
Hyperscale

GitLab & AWS launch AI-based software development platform

GitLab and AWS have launched GitLab Duo with Amazon Q, an AI-driven tool designed to streamline software development and enhance security for organisations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats
Malware

Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
Malware

Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats

Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Brightcove launches global personalised video platform
Customer Experience

Brightcove launches global personalised video platform

Brightcove has launched its Marketing Studio for Sales, enabling global teams to create personalised video content seamlessly and efficiently.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says

A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

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Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus
Data Privacy

Avast partners with Ingram Micro to expand New Zealand focus

Avast has partnered with Ingram Micro to distribute its Small Business Solutions in New Zealand, enhancing cybersecurity options for local small firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025
UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats
Email Security

UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats

A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand
Physical Security

Rise in online dating scams concerns in New Zealand

A new Norton survey reveals alarming trends in online dating in New Zealand, with over half of users encountering scams on dating apps weekly.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum with the new Financial Monitoring
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Platinum with the new Financial Monitoring

Norton has launched Financial Monitoring within its 360 Platinum suite, enhancing users' financial security by tracking unusual activity and subscription changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Gen's report reveals 614% surge in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks'
Malware

Gen's report reveals 614% surge in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks'

Gen's latest threat report reveals a staggering 614% rise in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks' and highlights growing cybersecurity risks globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks

Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams
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Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams

A Norton survey reveals that three-quarters of New Zealanders believe online scams surge during the Christmas season, with serious financial implications.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024