Online Safety stories
IWF & Cyacomb launch workplace abuse material scans
Yesterday
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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genai
IWF and Cyacomb launch workplace device scans to spot known child sexual abuse material, as reports and AI-generated content surge.
Ecommpay report says eCommerce fraud needs overhaul
2 days ago
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fintech
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phishing
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martech
Ecommpay urges eCommerce overhaul as fraud report says current controls miss social engineering, distort competition and leave merchants exposed.
VIPRE launches cybersecurity training for students
3 days ago
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malware
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gaming
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data protection
VIPRE expands into student cyber safety with age-based lessons on phishing, AI impersonation and online abuse for schools and partners.
Booking.com warns some customers of possible data exposure
5 days ago
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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mfa
Booking.com tells some customers to watch for phishing after suspicious activity exposed reservation details, contact data and messages linked to bookings.
Young Australians back under-16 social media curbs
5 days ago
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data protection
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data privacy
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education, learning & training
Survey finds 47% of young Australians back under-16 social media limits, but most fear losing news, learning and friendship online.
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
Last week
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surveillance
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digital transformation
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cx
Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.
Great Southern Grammar embraces AI to boost high-impact teaching
Last week
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Great Southern Grammar's IT lead Kieran Bailey says a tight pilot, longer-lasting Surface devices and Microsoft tools are transforming classroom tech.
ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
Last week
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data protection
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fintech
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phishing
ASIC ramps up AI scam fight as it takes down 11,964 bogus investment websites and warns of slicker ads, fake endorsements and cloaking tactics.
ExpressVPN launches private AI platform with secure enclaves
This month
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data protection
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vpns
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devops
ExpressVPN expands beyond VPNs with encrypted AI chats, launching ExpressAI on confidential computing enclaves after an audit by cybersecurity firm Cure53.
Voters back health insurance reforms & AI safeguards
Last month
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Battleground-state voters want tougher health insurance rules and strong AI guardrails, with overwhelming support for mental health protections.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
Last month
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
OpenAI launches safety bug bounty for AI abuse risks
Last month
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physical security
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ai security
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risk & compliance
OpenAI opens public Safety Bug Bounty to find agentic prompt injection, data exfiltration and other AI misuse risks.
Bazaarvoice finds AI review use fuels shopper mistrust
Last month
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cx
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martech
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personalisation
Bazaarvoice finds nearly a quarter of shoppers use AI to write reviews, yet almost two thirds distrust AI-assisted feedback as inauthentic.
OpenAI details Sora 2 safeguards on likeness & teens
Last month
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physical security
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genai
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ai
OpenAI sets out new safeguards for its Sora 2 video app, tightening controls on likeness, teens, harmful content and AI-generated audio.
Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns
Last month
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.
AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit
Last month
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data protection
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devops
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cloud security
Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.
OXIL urges safeguarding framework to curb online scams
Last month
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cx
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martech
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cybersecurity
OXIL unveils a safeguarding-based blueprint to fight online scams, shifting responsibility from individuals to coordinated organisational action.
Survey finds Australians suffering cyber breach fatigue
Last month
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data protection
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ransomware
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physical security
Survey finds many Australians shrug off data breach warnings, seeing cyber attacks as inevitable despite rising risks and tailored support calls.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
Last month
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
DataBench, First Person team up on privacy-first IDs
Last month
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data protection
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encryption
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biometrics
DataBench and First Person team up on privacy-first digital IDs to prove users are human online without central biometrics or surveillance.