Online security stories

New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.

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 teams with ConnectID to boost online protection for SMEs via reliable identity verification, curbing fraud risks and fostering a trusted ecosystem.

Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.

Singaporeans prioritise simple, secure online experiences, with 73% considering a brand switch for passwordless logins, reveals a survey by Ping Identity.

Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.

EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.

NPM user gdi2290 causes chaos by uploading an 'everything' package with countless dependencies to the registry, causing disruption and highlighting over-dependency issues.

Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.

Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.

Two-thirds of US online shoppers are anxious about their digital privacy, according to a Private Internet Access survey.

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 launches with endorsement from 90 global organisations to bolster online security.

ExpressVPN branches into wider security tools, unveiling its new password manager, Keys, for a safer and more secure online experience.

As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

Kensington's Verimark Fingerprint Keys offer a passwordless solution to online security, providing a simple and secure way to protect your data.

Photographs, home addresses, and date of birth were among the personal details available online through search engines.