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Around 60% of UK adults plan to shop this Black Friday, as retailers brace for rising cybercrime targeting fast-paced online sales and AI-driven bots.

A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.

AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.

Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.

Deep IP intelligence is crucial for security teams to distinguish legitimate users from fraudsters amid complex, anonymised network traffic today.

HIROH launches a privacy smartphone with dual kill switches for mic, camera, and connectivity, priced at USD $999, blending security with full phone functionality.

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.

Radware launches LLM Firewall to protect enterprises from generative AI threats by blocking attacks and safeguarding sensitive data at the prompt level.

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

MPs will debate Labour’s plan for a compulsory digital ID system in the UK, sparking discussions on security, privacy, and legal safeguards.

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters’ personal data from misuse and theft.

Forrester's Total Experience Score reveals most Singapore banks fail to deliver customer experiences matching their brand promises, with Citibank and DBS leading.

New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.

Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

The health sector leads UK data breach self-reports with 3,820 cases from 2023 to early 2025, reveals ICO data analysed by Reward Gateway Edenred.