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Qantas data breach highlights need for strong risk management

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.
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Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
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LexisNexis data breach exposes 364,000 personal records

Thu, 29th May 2025
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LexisNexis has suffered a data breach exposing personal details of over 364,000 people via a third-party software platform, raising security concerns.
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Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach

Fri, 16th May 2025
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data protection
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crypto
Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
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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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Google's in-car gaming sparks cybersecurity concerns

Tue, 18th Mar 2025
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Google's new in-car gaming feature via Android Auto is raising cybersecurity alarms, as experts warn it could open up vehicles to hacker attacks.
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Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.
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AI Chrome extensions pose privacy risk, study reveals

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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A study by Incogni reveals that two-thirds of AI-powered Chrome extensions could jeopardise user privacy, with 41% collecting personal data.
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Cyber experts urge proactive data protection strategies

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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With Data Privacy Day on the horizon, experts stress the urgent need for organisations to bolster data protection amid rising cyber threats and evolving technologies.
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Experts warn of AI's dual impact on data privacy in 2025

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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As Data Privacy Week approaches, experts warn of escalating risks in 2025, driven by AI's dual role, legacy systems, and the need for robust data minimisation strategies.
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Consumers adapt spending & embrace technological shopping trends

Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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Consumers lead change in global spending habits amid economic crisis, attracting to cost-effective offers and novel tech trends.