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Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI
Data Protection

Exclusive: Cloudera urges banks to rethink data for AI

Australian banks invest heavily in AI but struggle to realise value amid complex compliance, fragmented data, and rising customer trust concerns, experts say.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws
Data Protection

iiNet cyber breach exposes Australia's ongoing security flaws

A breach at iiNet exposed personal data of over 280,000 Aussies, spotlighting ongoing cybersecurity flaws in the nation's digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Global Stories

Personal data stories

WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks
Data Protection

WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks

A WestJet data breach exposed passengers' passports and IDs, heightening risks of long-term identity theft and synthetic fraud schemes globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest
Data Protection

Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks
Data Protection

Firevault unveils offline digital vault to combat rising cyber risks

Firevault launches offline digital vault system to shield businesses and directors from rising cyber breach risks and hefty fines in the UK and worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord
Data Protection

Samsung appliances achieve IoT security certification from TÜV Nord

Samsung's digital appliances, including AI Jet Bot Steam and Bespoke Refrigerators, earn TÜV Nord IoT security certification, reinforcing smart home data protection.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Personal data stories

New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping
eCommerce

New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Data Protection

WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Health sector tops UK self-reported data breaches in 2023-2025
Data Protection

Health sector tops UK self-reported data breaches in 2023-2025

The health sector leads UK data breach self-reports with 3,820 cases from 2023 to early 2025, reveals ICO data analysed by Reward Gateway Edenred.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams
Breach Prevention

New Zealanders urged to act as NZD $1.6 billion lost to scams

New Zealanders lost NZD $1.6 billion to online scams in 2024; a new digital tool helps assess personal data exposure to prevent further losses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail
Data Protection

UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail

Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
European consumers weigh AI, privacy & personalisation for BFCM
Customer Experience

European consumers weigh AI, privacy & personalisation for BFCM

European consumers show cautious optimism towards AI easing Black Friday shopping, with 44% positive but 40% concerned over data privacy and personalisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services
Ransomware

Nevada government hit by cyberattack, disrupting key services

A cyberattack forced Nevada to shut government offices and took websites and phone lines offline, disrupting key public services and staff work.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape
Ransomware

Fake pharmacies, AI-driven scams surge in UK cyber landscape

Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification
Firewalls

Suprema leads access control sector with EU CE RED certification

Suprema leads the access control sector, securing EU CE RED cybersecurity certification for its AI facial authentication devices ahead of 2025 compliance deadline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports
Data Protection

UK flyers prioritise convenience over personal data security at airports

Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025