Personal security stories
Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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personal security
Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.
Consumers putting convenience over security due to COVID-19 restrictions
Mon, 11th May 2020
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personal security
COVID-19 restrictions have shifted consumer priorities, with many now favouring convenience over online security, reveals Callsign research.
Employee errors 'the most significant threat to personal data' - report
Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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personal security
Employee errors are now the leading threat to personal data, surpassing hacker attacks and malicious insiders, according to an nCipher Security report.
Weak passwords continue to give cyber crims access to personal information
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
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personal security
New research highlights the continuing issue of weak passwords, revealing that 30% of ransomware infections in 2019 were due to passwords.
Security around personal data a growing concern for Kiwis
Thu, 9th Jan 2020
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personal security
New Zealand aims to create an inclusive digital identity environment with growing awareness leading to the development of a Digital Identity framework.
Delta launches NZ first: personal cyber insurance
Mon, 19th Aug 2019
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personal security
Delta Insurance launches PerCy, its new personal cyber insurance offering, to protect individuals and households from cyber attacks.
New report considers consumer rights around personal data
Fri, 2nd Aug 2019
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personal security
Report finds no clear standards for access to consumer data, including personal data from social media and fitness trackers. Regulators urged for reform.
Employees worry about security but don't do anything about it, survey finds
Wed, 23rd Mar 2016
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personal security
Survey reveals a stark gap between employee worries over personal data security and lax workplace practices, risking breaches.
Digital banking: Balancing security & convenience – without getting creepy!
Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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personal security
Banks are constantly adopting new and innovative technologies, but what is the impact on security? Can personalisation become creepy?.