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Online services stories
New BS ISO 21800 aims to simplify online contracts
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digital transformation
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e-commerce
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social media
New BS ISO 21800 standard aims to cut fine print and make online contracts clearer for consumers across booming UK digital markets.
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in EU crackdown
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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mfa
European authorities and tech firms have disrupted Tycoon 2FA, a major phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts.
Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia
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uc
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e-learning
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smart home
Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
Grants boost digital skills in rural, remote Australia
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uc
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Rural and remote community groups can now apply for digital grants of up to AUD $10,000, with AUD $200,000 available nationwide.
Radware warns of surging DDoS & app attacks in 2025
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ddos
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fintech
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application security
Radware warns 2025 cyberattacks are exploding, with network DDoS up 168% and web DDoS up 101% as bots, apps and APIs face heavier fire.
OVHcloud unveils Bare Metal 2026 servers with AMD chips
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virtualisation
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gaming
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ddos
OVHcloud launches Bare Metal 2026 AMD servers for ML, blockchain, gaming and HPC, promising higher performance and energy efficiency.
DigiCert sees record UltraDNS DDoS surge in December 2025
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns UltraDNS DDoS attacks spiked to record levels in December 2025, driven by massive Aisuru and Kimwolf botnets.
Data privacy urged as strategic board issue in AI era
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firewalls
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data protection
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data analytics
Cybersecurity leaders warn boards must treat data privacy as a strategic imperative as AI drives explosive growth in personal data use.
DigiCert warns of prolonged online demand & attacks
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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application security
DigiCert warns Q4 internet traffic stayed high as DDoS and app-layer attacks grew longer and more intense, eroding traditional peak seasons.
Incode joins OpenAge drive for interoperable age checks
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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app store
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online safety
Incode has joined the OpenAge Initiative, bolstering a push for interoperable, privacy-preserving age checks across online services.
AI reshapes data privacy as trust & attacks escalate
Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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data protection
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ransomware
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phishing
AI is transforming data privacy as mistrust soars and cyber attacks accelerate, pushing firms to verify every identity and machine action.
Radware doubles DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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firewalls
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ddos
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network security
Radware doubles its global DDoS cloud capacity to 30 Tbps, adding AI-driven DefencePro X to counter rising large-scale and complex attacks.
Cloudflare outage exposes risks of AI & payments reliance
Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
Cloudflare's latest outage fuels fears over fragile AI and payments systems as firms brace for weeks of disputes and operational fallout.
Snapchat age checks in Australia use banks, avoid data sharing
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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westpac
Snapchat users in Australia can now verify they are over 16 via banking apps, protecting privacy by avoiding data sharing or uploading identity documents.
The Cloudflare outage highlights single-provider risk
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital entertainment
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spotify
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ict sector
The global Cloudflare outage has revived concerns about single-provider dependence as businesses confront rising risks from large-scale IT disruptions.
Cloudflare outage spotlights systemic risks in cloud resilience
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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firewalls
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
Yesterday's Cloudflare outage triggered widespread 5xx errors, exposing systemic risks in cloud resilience and sparking calls for stronger multi-cloud strategies.
hCaptcha report finds most residential proxy use fuels cybercrime
Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
hCaptcha reveals up to 95% of traffic on residential proxy networks fuels cybercrime, exposing flaws in current online security measures.
Seqwater relies on ATech for seamless cyclone coverage
Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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cybersecurity
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online services
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high availability
During Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Seqwater and a local council maintained vital online services thanks to ATech's resilient cloud hosting in Queensland.
Fitness apps face scrutiny over data security risks
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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cybersecurity
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instagram
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kaspersky
As digital fitness services surge in popularity, Kaspersky warns users of potential data security risks, urging precautions to protect personal information.
Adobe report: Australian digital services could save $12 billion
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index highlights that enhancing digital services could save Australia $12 billion and improve access for citizens.