Online Safety stories - Page 2
Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy
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uc
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5g & beyond
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digital literacy
As Asia Pacific races ahead on 5G, experts warn women risk being left offline unless their voices shape digital policy from the start.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
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edutech
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digital transformation
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ai
Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
Women are falling behind in AI: Here's why it matters
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genai
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ai ethics & governance
Women are lagging men in AI adoption, risking a generational career setback unless leaders tackle structural barriers and targeted training now.
Stop framing deepfake harassment of women as a social problem - It's a cybersecurity problem
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ransomware
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genai
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ai
Non-consensual deepfake abuse of women is not just online harassment but cybercrime, demanding full threat intelligence and security action.
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.
Generative AI fuels alarming surge in intimate image abuse
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data protection
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encryption
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open source
Generative AI is fuelling a sharp rise in intimate image abuse, outpacing weak platform responses and patchy global legal protections.
Opinion: why women in tech Are redesigning safety - and what that means for us all
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iot security
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iot
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smart home
Women in security tech are redesigning safety from front doors to smart locks, proving diverse leadership makes everyone feel more secure.
Securing the future: Simplified management, Scalable growth, and built-in compliance for K-12
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
SonicWall unveils unified tools to help overstretched K-12 IT teams simplify security, scale quickly and embed compliance by design.
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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digital transformation
Veriff taps Data Zoo's global data network to bolster multi-layered ID checks and help digital firms fight fast-evolving AI identity fraud.
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta target fans' wallets
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Fake Olympics shop ads on Meta push fans to cloned sites mimicking Milano Cortina 2026 store to steal card and personal details.
AI romance scams surge on UK dating apps, says study
Sat, 14th Feb 2026
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malware
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endpoint protection
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phishing
AI-driven romance scams are rife on UK dating apps, with one in five users meeting fake profiles and 11% losing money, new research warns.
Securing the digital classroom: A layered cybersecurity approach for K-12 schools
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
As classrooms digitise, SonicWall pushes layered cybersecurity to shield K-12 schools from ransomware, phishing and zero-day threats.
AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.
BADIIS malware hijacks IIS servers for covert SEO fraud
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
BADIIS malware is hijacking over 1,800 IIS servers worldwide, quietly boosting illicit gambling and crypto phishing sites via poisoned SEO.
ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data protection
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surveillance
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biometrics
Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
NordVPN taps CrowdStrike intel to bolster consumer security
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
NordVPN will use CrowdStrike threat intelligence to power its Threat Protection Pro tool, bringing enterprise-grade data to consumer security.
Most homes never change router passwords, guide warns
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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malware
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firewalls
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data protection
Most households leave router admin passwords unchanged, prompting insurer Everywhen to issue a 10‑step guide to secure home Wi‑Fi.
Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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malware
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surveillance
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cloud security
Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.