Public Wi-Fi stories

Firewalla Orange debuts as a pocket-sized Wi-Fi 7 router and firewall, bringing Zero Trust-style protection to homes, offices and travellers.

Rising confidence, Wi-Fi 7, AI and OpenRoaming are fuelling fresh investment as firms plan denser, converged Wi-Fi and 5G networks by 2026.

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

Holafly launches an unlimited global eSIM plan at USD $64.90/month, offering seamless mobile data across 160+ countries for frequent travellers.

Fraud losses in the UK surged to GBP £1.17 billion in 2024, with Black Friday scams and unauthorised card fraud sharply increasing online threats.

Most consumers distrust open-access guest Wi-Fi, urging businesses to enhance network security and build trust through transparent data privacy practices.

Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.

Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.

Fans heading to the 2026 World Cup are urged to beware of rising digital scams involving ticket fraud and fake travel deals, warns cybersecurity firm Norton.

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

Superloop has been appointed to deliver and manage the digital network for Bradfield, a new city in Western Sydney set to house 10,000 homes.

Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.

Cybersecurity experts in Australia are urging local councils and SMEs to safeguard against risks linked to free public Wi-Fi following multiple cyber threats.

ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.

ExpressVPN has launched secure WiFi at Camden estate in London, enhancing public WiFi security at the bustling Camden Market for visitors.

With one in three Kiwi small businesses vulnerable to cyber-attacks, experts urge owners to prioritise cybersecurity measures in 2025.

Recent research reveals ten critical vulnerabilities in Ruijie Networks' cloud management platform, potentially allowing hackers to control thousands of devices.

As the festive season approaches, PayPal reveals 91% of Australians plan to shop online, but warns of rising fraud risks costing over AUD $500,000 last year.

Intelliworx warns SMBs of rising cyber threats, including evil twin attacks and cryptojacking, stressing the need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.

Telstra has unveiled its free Device Security Essentials to help safeguard Australian mobile users against rising online threats and scams.