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WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks
Data Protection

WestJet data breach exposes passports, fuelling identity fraud risks

A WestJet data breach exposed passengers' passports and IDs, heightening risks of long-term identity theft and synthetic fraud schemes globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing
Firewalls

Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust
Physical Security

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption with 56% of metro adults using generative AI in 2025, driven by high AI literacy and strong institutional trust.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025

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AI cybercrime surges as UK loses GBP £100 million to new scams
Physical Security

AI cybercrime surges as UK loses GBP £100 million to new scams

AI-powered cybercrime has surged in the UK, with new scams causing losses of nearly GBP £100 million amid deepfake and phishing attacks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
MPs to debate Labour's proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs
Data Protection

MPs to debate Labour's proposal for compulsory digital UK IDs

MPs will debate Labour's plan for a compulsory digital ID system in the UK, sparking discussions on security, privacy, and legal safeguards.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge
Phishing

Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge

Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches
Cartech

Droplet NeverTrust certified on HPE to tackle costly UK breaches

Droplet's NeverTrust security solution certified on HPE ProLiant to shield UK firms from costly breaches by isolating applications beyond identity-based controls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks
Malware

Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches
Cartech

UK cyberattacks surge as leaders urge new security approaches

UK cyberattacks have surged, prompting calls for revamped security and stricter supplier oversight amid escalating threats and costly breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025
Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap
Robotics

Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap

Most Australians fear losing control amid AI advances, urging urgent government action to build trust and manage the technology's societal impact.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats
Data Protection

Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail
Data Protection

UK users urged to boost digital safety as weak passwords prevail

Nearly half of UK users rely on weak passwords like "123456," risking cyber attacks as searches for stronger credentials surge 133%.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises
Firewalls

Cyberattacks cost UK firms over GBP £10,000 as hybrid work rises

With 28% of UK workers hybrid working, cyberattacks now cost firms over GBP £10,000 on average, raising urgent security concerns for remote staff.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Sun, 5th Oct 2025
Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge
Malware

Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge

As cyberattacks rise, Australian SMEs urged to boost defences with staff training and multi-factor authentication during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud
Digital Transformation

Malaysia's operators launch API service to fight online fraud

Malaysia's top mobile operators launch a Number Verification API to help businesses combat online fraud and boost digital security across networks.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks
Ransomware

Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Australian firms urged to secure code after rising repo attacks
Application Security

Australian firms urged to secure code after rising repo attacks

Australian firms face rising code repository attacks and are urged by Avocado Consulting to tighten security by eradicating secrets and monitoring software supply chains closely.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Kering data breach exposes 7.4m luxury customers' details & spend
Data Protection

Kering data breach exposes 7.4m luxury customers' details & spend

Kering has revealed a data breach exposing details and spending info of 7.4 million customers of Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025