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UK Stories

Online Safety stories

Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health

New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

eCommerce

UK online shopping surges to 50%, led by groceries

British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Industry reax: Ofcom warns social media firms of bans without safety compliance

In a bid for child safety online, Ofcom warns social media platforms they may face user bans for under-18s if new safety regulations are ignored.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Online Safety stories

Malware

Bitdefender unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams

Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Malware

Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta

Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

EduTech

Cyber safety campaign launched for high school students

The Marketing Syndicate, in partnership with Palo Alto Networks and NSW's Department of Education, launches a cyber safety campaign for high school students.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Phishing

New phishing scam uses QR codes to bypass security tools

Barracuda analysts warn of escalating phishing threats using QR codes crafted from ASCII/Unicode characters, evading traditional security measures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Malwarebytes launches new unified cyber protection platform

Malwarebytes launches a new cyber protection platform, featuring an all-in-one dashboard with real-time guidance, as consumer threats hit unprecedented highs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024

Ransomware

KnowBe4 launches free cybersecurity toolkit for awareness month

KnowBe4 has launched a free cybersecurity toolkit for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, aiming to enhance online safety for individuals and organisations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Marketing Technologies

Australians shift EOFY shopping focus to online deals & security

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Partner Programmes

VerifyMy appoints Emma Robert-Tissot as first Head of Marketing

VerifyMy, a leader in online protection solutions has appointed Emma Robert-Tissot, ex-YouGov, to head their marketing, fuelling expansion while promoting child cyber-safety.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Online Safety stories

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber Smart Week 2024: Kiwis urged to secure their digital footprint

Cert NZ's Cyber Smart Week has returned, aiming to strengthen New Zealand's cyber resilience amid rising online threats, urging Kiwis and SMEs to adopt stronger security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Oct 2024

Ransomware

Illegal streaming triples cybercrime risk for Australians

A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Malware

Telstra introduces free security feature for mobile users

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

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

EduTech

Younger Australians vulnerable due to poor online security habits

A new report by Aus3C highlights growing online safety concerns among younger Australians, with many finding cybersecurity efforts frustrating and complex.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Navigating new territories: New tools for online safety

Meta NZ ramps up efforts to safeguard online users, introducing advanced features to protect teens, enforce age verification, and blur sensitive content.

By Spencer Bailey • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024