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Checkmarx uncovers disruptive prank on NPM by user gdi2290

NPM user gdi2290 causes chaos by uploading an 'everything' package with countless dependencies to the registry, causing disruption and highlighting over-dependency issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

Multi-factor authentication

UK internet users at risk due to password duplication

Nearly 40% of UK internet users risk data breaches by using identical passwords for multiple accounts, according to Yubico.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023

Multi-factor authentication

Top tips for staying safe online this festive season

Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

eBay

2/3 consumers have digital privacy concerns when shopping online

Two-thirds of US online shoppers are anxious about their digital privacy, according to a Private Internet Access survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

'World More Than A Password Day' initiative launches to strengthen cybersecurity

World More Than A Password Day launches with endorsement from 90 global organisations to bolster online security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

Breach Prevention

ExpressVPN unveils Keys, its new password manager in security toolkit expansion

ExpressVPN branches into wider security tools, unveiling its new password manager, Keys, for a safer and more secure online experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Nov 2023

Marketing Technologies

Securing festive shopping: Tips to avoid online scams and protect personal data

As online festive shopping skyrockets, concerns about personal cyber security have deepened. Avoid becoming a victim of scams with these top tips.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

Malware

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023

Cybersecurity

Magecart web skimming threat targets food and retail

New Magecart web skimming campaign targets food and retail websites, using advanced concealment techniques to hide malicious code.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023

Biometrics

Hands-on Review: Kensington VeriMark Fingerprint Keys

Kensington's Verimark Fingerprint Keys offer a passwordless solution to online security, providing a simple and secure way to protect your data.

By Tom Richmond • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023

Unified Communications

Quarter adults wish personal info not available online:Uswitch

Photographs, home addresses, and date of birth were among the personal details available online through search engines.

By Gaurav Sharma • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2023

EduTech

Social engineering biggest threat to online safety - Avast

The Avast Q2 Threat Report found that over 75% of all threat detections on desktops were attributed to scams, phishing, and malvertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Aug 2023

Passwordless

APAC consumers expect security and ease-of-use when online

Enterprises' ability to provide their customers with top-notch yet secure online experiences has thus become critical to business success.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2023

Malware

Increase in ransomware attacks targeting organisations during the holiday period

Researchers also observed a 70% average increase in attempted ransomware attacks in November and December compared to January and February.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Dec 2021

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EduTech

Australian parents sceptical about AI's role in children's education

Australian parents express concern about the prevalence of AI chatbots and language models in their children's education.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024

Encryption

EnSilica integrates post-quantum cryptography accelerators in eSi-Crypto range

EnSilica, a cybersecurity firm, integrates Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) accelerators into its hardware range, strengthening encryption against prospective quantum computing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Digital Entertainment

Australians would prefer tax stress over dealing with scam messages

Over half of Australians would choose the stress of tax filings rather than dealing with scam messages, a McAfee study reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023

EduTech

Gen Z dismissive of online security: Findings from the annual 'Oh Behave Report'

New report reveals alarming trends in Gen Z's attitudes towards online security, as well as increased cybersecurity concerns and adoption of measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023