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Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.
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Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks

Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
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Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.
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European consumers weigh AI, privacy & personalisation for BFCM

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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European consumers show cautious optimism towards AI easing Black Friday shopping, with 44% positive but 40% concerned over data privacy and personalisation.
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Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.
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Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut government offices and took websites and phone lines offline, disrupting key public services and staff work.
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Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.
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iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation’s digital infrastructure.
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Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.
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Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Suprema leads the access control sector, securing EU CE RED cybersecurity certification for its AI facial authentication devices ahead of 2025 compliance deadline.
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UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports

Tue, 29th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.
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UK consumers cautious as AI assistants rise in global acceptance

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.
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Majority of UK travellers worry about airport data security

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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Nearly 60% of UK air travellers worry about personal data security at airports, highlighting the need for trustworthy, transparent digital systems.
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UK consumers lose trust as retailers invest more in AI

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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Despite rising AI investments by UK retailers, 57% of consumers distrust brands' use of AI and 76% doubt data privacy protections, reveals new research.
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Travellers warned on cybersecurity after Qantas data breach

Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
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Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.
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US stops USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid AI scam surge

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.
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Australian shoppers embrace more touchpoints for online discovery

Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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Australian shoppers use an average of 4.8 touchpoints for product discovery, blending online search, social media, and influencer input amid easing cost pressures.
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Hands-on Review: Avast Premium Security with Scam Guardian Pro

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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Avast Premium Security's new AI-powered Scam Guardian Pro offers proactive, real-time email scam protection, enhancing user safety without slowing device performance.
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Samsung unleashes new security features with AI & quantum

Tue, 8th Jul 2025
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Samsung introduces advanced security features in Galaxy smartphones with AI-driven encryption, Knox Matrix updates, and quantum-resistant Secure Wi-Fi in One UI 8.
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Zero Trust vital in cybersecurity strategies in wake of Qantas breach

Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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Cybersecurity experts have highlighted the continued significance of personal information to cybercriminals and the varied threats posed by data exposures.
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Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.