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Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
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Kiwis grow wary of AI, privacy risks & unreliable online info

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New Zealanders show growing caution towards AI, privacy risks, and online misinformation, with 67% seeing misinformation as a serious issue, the 2025 survey finds.
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Stefan Leitl appointed Cisco VP for Australia & NZ

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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Stefan Leitl returns to Melbourne as Cisco’s new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, bringing extensive global experience in IoT and digital transformation.
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Upwind appoints Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind hires cybersecurity veteran Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to boost global growth amid 4,000% revenue surge and product innovations.
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Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.
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Kevin Weil joins Cisco board to support AI & growth strategy

Tue, 13th May 2025
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Kevin Weil, OpenAI's Chief Product Officer, joins Cisco's board from May 12, 2025, to boost AI and growth strategies at the tech giant.
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Journalists shift from X to Bluesky amid policy concerns

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A study by Fire on the Hill reveals that 25% of journalists are now active on Bluesky, signalling a shift away from X amid concerns over platform policies.
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Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts to hijack credentials for cryptocurrency scams.
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Binance Australia reports 8% crypto market growth in Sept

Wed, 9th Oct 2024
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Binance Australia's latest report reveals an 8% growth in the crypto market for September, buoyed by a Federal Reserve rate cut and rising Bitcoin prices.
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Amplitude appoints Wade Chambers as Chief Engineering Officer

Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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Amplitude names Wade Chambers as its first Chief Engineering Officer, aiming to boost product innovation and expand current offerings in digital analytics.
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YouTube & Amazon top ad platforms while X sees decline

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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YouTube and Amazon dominate the ad landscape, gaining top spots in Kantar's Media Reactions 2024 report, while X, formerly Twitter, faces a major decline.
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Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.
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OpenAI disrupts five covert influence operations in three months

Sun, 2nd Jun 2024
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OpenAI has thwarted five covert influence operations over three months, leveraging AI to disrupt attempts by malicious actors to misuse the technology for deceptive activities.
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VivaTech 2024: AI, sustainability & first Tesla collaboration

Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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VivaTech's 2024 event in Paris is set to create waves in AI, sustainability and mobility, boasting a record 30% increase in international guests.
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Doppelgänger: Russia's suspected influence operation targets Germany

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Doppelgänger, a suspected Russian influence operation targeting global audiences, has been under the watch of SentinelLabs and ClearSky Cyber Security since late 2023.
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Over half of New Zealand's internet workforce want more remote work

Wed, 21st Feb 2024
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Over half of New Zealand's internet-capable workforce want to increase remote working, according to InternetNZ's latest findings; however, employer restrictions remain a significant barrier.
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Tech giants to fight AI deception in global elections

Tue, 20th Feb 2024
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Leading tech firms including Adobe, Amazon and Google commit to battling the misleading use of AI in global elections at Munich Security Conference.
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'Data Never Sleeps': Domo's annual report reveals escalating online activity

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Domo's 11th 'Data Never Sleeps' report reveals skyrocketing dynamics of online interaction, driven by innovation in entertainment and commerce.
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Cloudflare reports 25% spike in global traffic & rise in cyber threats in 2023

Mon, 18th Dec 2023
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Cloudflare reveals a 25% surge in global internet traffic and heightened cybersecurity threats in its 2023 report.
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Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data

Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.