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Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Data Protection

Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education

As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.

By Ben Le Huray • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Generative AI

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens

A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Safer Internet Day stories

Firewalls

AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Data Protection

Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety

Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Email Security

Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles

Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Multi-factor authentication

Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect

Patrick Harding, Chief Product Architect at Ping Identity, emphasises the importance of user-friendly, secure authentication methods like MFA and passwordless identification on Safer Internet Day, amidst rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Data Protection

Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day

Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

Firewalls

Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users

On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

Unified Communications

Change Your Password Day: Embracing stronger cybersecurity across Australia

On Change Your Password Day, Australians are encouraged to bolster their digital security by adopting longer, unique passphrases and using multi-factor authentication.

By Joseph Carson • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility

Digital civility in the Asia Pacific region improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Microsoft's annual study.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021

Crypto

Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?

Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Unified Communications

Create a safer internet by building a culture of security

On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.

By Stephen Miles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Safer Internet Day stories

Gaming

EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026

Data Protection

Adyen highlights rising fraud trends in Singapore, 2025

Adyen reveals a surge in innovative fraud tactics in Singapore, highlighting challenges for retailers as consumers demand stronger security measures.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025

Malware

Cybersecurity alert for UK businesses on Safer Internet Day

On Safer Internet Day, Evolve Business Group underscores the importance of robust online security for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2024

Robotics

You're invited: Enabling e-Learning free PD webinars

There's a back catalog of e-Learning webinars sitting there for onto it educators to view on demand. Take advantage of free PD to bring tech to class.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017