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Safer Internet Day stories
AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears
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AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty
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ransomware
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phishing
Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education
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ransomware
As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.
Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety
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data protection
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encryption
Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.
Bumble launches AI tool Deception Detector to counter fake profiles
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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email security
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ai
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spam
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.
Safer Internet Day: call to action from Ping Identity's chief architect
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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mfa
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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.
Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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.
Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users
Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.
Change Your Password Day: Embracing stronger cybersecurity across Australia
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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mfa
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On Change Your Password Day, Australians are encouraged to bolster their digital security by adopting longer, unique passphrases and using multi-factor authentication.
Microsoft study reveals improvement in digital civility
Thu, 11th Feb 2021
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covid-19
Digital civility in the Asia Pacific region improved during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Microsoft's annual study.
Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?
Tue, 5th Feb 2019
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crypto
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blockchain
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email security
Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.
Create a safer internet by building a culture of security
Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.
Sexting: Is your kid doing it?
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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safer internet day
Sexting is the top concern for New Zealand parents, with the topic becoming the most-viewed on Vodafone's digi-parenting.co.nz site.
New cybersafety resource OWLS takes flight
Mon, 17th Feb 2014
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
OWLS cybersafety resource launches in NZ, aiming to educate youths about online privacy with the backing of educational bodies.