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WhatsApp API flaw exposes 3.5 billion users to major privacy risk
Encryption

WhatsApp API flaw exposes 3.5 billion users to major privacy risk

A WhatsApp API flaw exposed details of 3.5 billion users, including millions in Asia, raising significant privacy and cybersecurity concerns worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 28th Nov 2025
HIROH unveils privacy smartphone with dual kill switches, USD $999
Data Protection

HIROH unveils privacy smartphone with dual kill switches, USD $999

HIROH launches a privacy smartphone with dual kill switches for mic, camera, and connectivity, priced at USD $999, blending security with full phone functionality.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Malware

Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft
Multi-factor authentication

AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft

AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.

By Simon Campbell-Young • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Radware unveils LLM Firewall to combat generative AI threats
Firewalls

Radware unveils LLM Firewall to combat generative AI threats

Radware launches LLM Firewall to protect enterprises from generative AI threats by blocking attacks and safeguarding sensitive data at the prompt level.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns
Data Protection

Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Personal data stories

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday
Data Protection

AI-powered scams put New Zealand shoppers at risk this Black Friday

AI-driven scams are posing a growing threat to New Zealand shoppers this Black Friday, as fraudsters create realistic fake websites to trick consumers.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Young Australians at greatest risk as holiday cyber scams surge

Young Australians are most at risk as holiday online shopping scams surge, with Gen Z and Millennials more likely to engage in risky cyber behaviours this season.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Why deep IP intelligence is now essential for security and fraud teams
Firewalls

Why deep IP intelligence is now essential for security and fraud teams

Deep IP intelligence is crucial for security teams to distinguish legitimate users from fraudsters amid complex, anonymised network traffic today.

By Alastair Parr • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals
Ransomware

Aussie Businesses Must Fight Ransomware Criminals

Australian businesses face rising ransomware threats amid a 16% surge in cyber attack reports, exposing widespread unpreparedness and urging urgent security reforms.

By Riaan Bronkhorst • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds
Data Protection

UK adults unprepared for dark web data leaks, survey finds

A survey reveals 72% of UK adults are unprepared to respond if their personal data is exposed on the dark web, highlighting widespread cyber awareness gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations
Ransomware

The worst-case cyber scenario: A call to action for Australian organisations

Australia faces a dire cyber threat scenario targeting its economy, infrastructure and government, urging organisations to enhance threat hunting and resilience now.

By David Shields • 6 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 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
Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier
Data Protection

Government pilots digital ID to make rental applications safer and easier

The Australian Government is trialling digital ID pilots to simplify rental applications and better protect renters' personal data from misuse and theft.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Most Singapore banks fall short of brand promises, says Forrester
Customer Experience

Most Singapore banks fall short of brand promises, says Forrester

Forrester's Total Experience Score reveals most Singapore banks fail to deliver customer experiences matching their brand promises, with Citibank and DBS leading.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping
eCommerce

New Zealanders risk scams as shortcuts drive holiday shopping

New Zealanders risk scams this holiday season by sharing personal data for discounts and shopping via social media, as AI-fuelled frauds rise, Norton warns.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 17th 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
WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe
Data Protection

WhatsApp 'vote for my child' scam spreads across Europe

A WhatsApp scam called 'Vote for my child' is spreading across Europe, tricking users into sharing codes and demanding money, warns Bitdefender.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025