Online security stories
Cyber threats rise during festive season, experts warn
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As the festive season approaches, experts warn of rising cyber threats, urging organisations and individuals to strengthen their digital defences during this vulnerable period.
Ten vulnerabilities found in Ruijie Reyee cloud platform
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Recent research reveals ten critical vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks' cloud management platform, potentially allowing hackers to control thousands of devices.
Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
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As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
Global Internet traffic up 17% in Cloudflare's 2024 review
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Cloudflare's 2024 Year in Review reveals a 17% rise in global Internet traffic, with Google maintaining its top service status for the third year running.
iProov shares digital identity trends set to shape the future of trust
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iProov forecasts that by 2025, deepfake technology will threaten news integrity and financial markets, prompting urgent calls for stronger identity verification.
KnowBe4 report finds rise in HR & IT email phishing
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KnowBe4's Q3 2024 Phishing Report reveals HR and IT emails dominate phishing attempts, with QR code scams on the rise, exploiting user trust.
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
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Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
HiTRUST focuses on balancing security with user experience
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HiTRUST highlights the need for a balance between online security and user experience in digital payments, as businesses face increasing pressures in this sector.
Study finds 53% of paid Android VPNs leak user data
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A study by Top10VPN.com reveals over 50% of paid Android VPN apps leak user data, highlighting significant security flaws in popular services.
Bad bot evolution: AI bots challenge online security measures
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Researchers at Barracuda report that evolving AI bots, termed 'grey bots', are increasingly challenging online security by mimicking human behaviour.
Digital future: Domain names to dominate in 2025 tech shift
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As the digital landscape reshapes by 2025, insights from Identity Digital reveal a growing trend of content creators reclaiming control through domain ownership.
Public anxiety over AI-driven cyber threats rising
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A study reveals that 61% of the public fear cybercrime, particularly from AI threats, with generational gaps in concern highlighted amid rising anxiety.
Mike Nawrocki joins Jumio as new Chief Revenue Officer
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Jumio has appointed Mike Nawrocki as Chief Revenue Officer, bringing over 25 years of sales leadership to enhance its identity verification solutions.
ExpressVPN signs partnership with Tottenham Hotspur FC
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ExpressVPN has entered a two-year partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, becoming the club's exclusive Official Digital Privacy Partner, enhancing fan security.
One in eight in UK faces online account security breaches
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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A study by Thales reveals that one in eight UK residents has faced online account breaches, highlighting a significant lack of cybersecurity awareness.
Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.
How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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This October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, highlighting younger Australians' struggles with online safety amid rising frustration and disengagement.
Longer passwords advised over complexity, says Tesserent
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Tesserent highlights a major shift in password security advice from NIST, urging longer passphrases over complex passwords to bolster cybersecurity.
Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.