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KnowBe4 Shares Five Cyber Tips for National Internet Safety Month

Mon, 2nd Jun 2025
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KnowBe4 offers five key cybersecurity tips this June for National Internet Safety Month to help individuals and organisations boost online security.
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Crypto job scams in Australia cost victims USD $9.3 billion

Thu, 8th May 2025
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An Infoblox investigation exposes how recruitment scams on Telegram target Australians with fake jobs, demanding crypto payments to continue employment.
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Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.
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Google blocks 5.1 billion ads & boosts AI ad safeguards

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Google blocked over 5.1bn ads and suspended 39.2m accounts in 2024, using AI advancements to combat ad scams and protect consumers.
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Meta enhances safety with new features for teen accounts

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Meta has announced expanded safety features for its Teen Accounts, enhancing privacy and parental controls for users under 16 amidst growing online safety concerns.
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Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
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AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
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ExpressVPN partners with Booking.com for business safety

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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ExpressVPN has teamed up with Booking.com for Business to enhance digital security for business travellers, offering 4 months free on a 12-month subscription.
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Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
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Phishing campaign targets X accounts for crypto scams

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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Researchers at SentinelLabs have uncovered an active phishing campaign targeting high-profile X accounts to hijack credentials for cryptocurrency scams.
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Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.
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KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.
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Meta shifts to user-driven content moderation model

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled Meta's new community-driven content moderation model, igniting controversy over its potential to worsen misinformation online.
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Jamf predicts future trends in AI, education & security

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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Jamf executives highlight the urgent need for robust AI policies and online safety in education, as generative AI increasingly shapes technology use.
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Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals

Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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CloudSEK reveals a phishing campaign targeting over 200,000 YouTube creators with fake collaboration emails, jeopardising accounts and spreading scams.
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Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.
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Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.
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Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.
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Netsafe & EduSpark join forces to boost online safety in Asia

Wed, 27th Nov 2024
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Netsafe has formed a partnership with EduSpark to enhance online safety education across Asia, targeting issues like cyberbullying and misinformation.
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Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.