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How we can help younger Australians tackle cybersecurity challenges
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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
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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
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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.
Most Britons worry over control of personal data online
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A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.
Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits
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A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.
Put some muscle into online security and WIN a PAIR of SIGNED BOXING GLOVES by DANNY GREEN!
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Boxing legend Danny Green partners with COSBOA to bolster cyber security for small businesses, offering a chance to win signed gloves. Enrol now!.
McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.
Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security
Fri, 31st May 2024
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Research shows 38% of Australians plan to join EOFY sales, with 42% shopping online. The shift from tax-deductibles to electronics, and household items marks a new trend.
ServiceSeeking joins ConnectID for enhanced online security for SMEs
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ServiceSeeking teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.
Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.
Singaporeans value seamless, secure digital experiences, survey finds
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Singaporeans prioritise simple, secure online experiences, with 73% considering a brand switch for passwordless logins, reveals a survey by Ping Identity.
Australian parents sceptical about AI's role in children's education
Wed, 13th Mar 2024
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Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.
EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.
Checkmarx uncovers disruptive prank on NPM by user gdi2290
Thu, 4th Jan 2024
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NPM user gdi2290 causes chaos by uploading an 'everything' package with countless dependencies to the registry, causing disruption and highlighting over-dependency issues.
UK internet users at risk due to password duplication
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.
Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.
2/3 consumers have digital privacy concerns when shopping online
Tue, 21st Nov 2023
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Two-thirds of US online shoppers are anxious about their digital privacy, according to a Private Internet Access survey.
Australians would prefer tax stress over dealing with scam messages
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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Over half of Australians would choose the stress of tax filings rather than dealing with scam messages, a McAfee study reveals.
'World More Than A Password Day' initiative launches to strengthen cybersecurity
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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World More Than A Password Day launches with endorsement from 90 global organisations to bolster online security.