Online Safety stories
Millions of consumer devices were pulled into a botnet used for hacking and espionage, prompting Google to disable apps and accounts.
Yahoo Boys have evolved from email fraud into an AI-enabled cybercrime subculture, using deepfakes, sextortion and social media to target victims worldwide.
Trust remains the main hurdle as nearly two-thirds of UK adults say they are uneasy about AI making purchases for them.
The name-checking service is now helping avert scam losses and mistaken payments, with more than 150 million checks completed in its first year.
Households hit by AI-driven fraud can now screen suspicious calls and texts as Savi debuts its app and secures USD $7 million.
Searches for ways to cool overheated handsets have surged as experts warn fridge fixes and ice packs can cause moisture damage.
Planned restrictions could strip £1.3 billion from UK digital ad spend in 2027 as brands lose easy access to under-16s online.
Parents needing ad hoc cover can now book verified carers through an app that includes checks, reviews and live GPS tracking.
Privacy campaigners warn that age checks and identity verification could expand surveillance as the coalition launches in 19 organisations worldwide.
AI wellbeing coaches face persistent probing, and the company says health tools must be monitored daily as attacks grow more sophisticated.
Parents are increasingly uneasy as connected devices become a staple of play, with many hiding WiFi toys or limiting use to restore balance.
Stressful milestones like buying a home or job hunting are leaving Australians most exposed to scams, a TrendLife study found.
Middle-aged New Zealanders are increasingly exposed as scammers target house moves, job searches and big purchases, research shows.
The free tool could help organisations curb discriminatory wording in news, healthcare and HR content as trust in AI remains low in Canada.
Public Wi-Fi, reused passwords and distracted fans are leaving travelling Australians open to cyber-attacks during World Cup nights abroad.
Scam checks are now available to Claude users across all tiers, as Norton embeds its Genie tool to flag suspicious messages and links.
Rising regulatory scrutiny is pushing more buyers towards layered checks, after Liminal named Shufti a leader in age verification and estimation.
Small businesses face rising scam losses and AI-driven fraud as the association urges mandatory reporting and tougher platform obligations.
Trust remains thin for AI-led shopping, with most UK adults saying they would reject systems that handle spending or payment data.
Fraudsters are exploiting tax season by stealing credentials and filing bogus returns, putting Australian refunds and ATO accounts at risk.
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