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AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams
Multi-factor authentication

AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Google's in-car gaming sparks cybersecurity concerns
Malware

Google's in-car gaming sparks cybersecurity concerns

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th 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
Aussies favour privacy-friendly contextual advertising
Data Protection

Aussies favour privacy-friendly contextual advertising

New research by GumGum reveals that 62% of Australian consumers prefer contextually relevant ads, highlighting rising privacy concerns in digital marketing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals
Artificial Intelligence

AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals

A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Cyber experts urge proactive data protection strategies
Data Protection

Cyber experts urge proactive data protection strategies

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
US may ban TP-Link amid smart device security concerns
Firewalls

US may ban TP-Link amid smart device security concerns

Concerns are rising over TP-Link products amid reports of a potential ban, highlighting security risks associated with smart home devices in the US.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
71% of AI users regret data sharing due to privacy fears
Data Privacy

71% of AI users regret data sharing due to privacy fears

A study from Syrenis reveals that 71% of AI users regret sharing their data, highlighting rising concerns over privacy in an AI-driven world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Report reveals major privacy compliance failures in US, EU
Data governance

Report reveals major privacy compliance failures in US, EU

Privado's 2024 report reveals a staggering 75% of top websites in the US and Europe fail to comply with privacy laws, boosting legal compliance risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks
Data Protection

Consumers demand stronger data security against AI risks

Research from Cohesity reveals that consumers worldwide are increasingly alarmed about excessive data collection and potential AI threats to their privacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Personal data stories

Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024
Data Protection

Jobseekers hit by nearly 400 data breaches at Jobcentres in 2024

Nearly 400 data breaches at UK Jobcentres in 2024 exposed personal details of jobseekers, raising serious concerns over data security and privacy.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Australians embrace data backup but knowledge gaps remain
Storage

Australians embrace data backup but knowledge gaps remain

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI
Data Protection

Five best practices for consumers to protect their personal data in the new world of AI

As concerns about AI escalate, Australians are urged to adopt five key practices to better protect their personal data and enhance digital security.

By James Blake • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe
Malware

Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe

Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data
Data Protection

Concerns raised over accuracy of UK digital identity data

Human-rights charity Sex Matters warns that inaccuracies in UK government records about sex could jeopardise the Data Use and Access Bill's integrity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey
EduTech

Exclusive: Australians express rising concern over AI in Cohesity survey

A new survey by Cohesity reveals that 93% of Australians are increasingly concerned about how AI affects data security, far surpassing worries in the US and UK.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024