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Online Safety stories
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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cloud security
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Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
AI-fuelled scams tied to tariffs erode Canadians' trust
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physical security
AI-boosted scams piggybacking on tariff and cost-of-living fears are eroding Canadians' trust in everyday digital messages, Interac warns.
Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
Meta removes nearly 6m scam ads after DSA reports
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instagram
Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.
Why women can be leaders when it comes to AI
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data protection
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Women in cybersecurity, long trained to question and validate, are uniquely placed to lead the era of risky, fast‑moving AI tools.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
Closing the gender digital divide: Why women's voices must shape connectivity policy
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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.
A woman cybersecurity leader's guide to owning your digital identity
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data protection
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vpns
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ransomware
A woman cybersecurity leader urges Canadians to claim their digital identity, push employers on cyber benefits and demand safer businesses.
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
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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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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
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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
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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.
Google funds online safety programs for Canadian youth
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youtube
Google.org is investing over CAD $1.4 million in Kids Help Phone and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada to bolster youth online safety programs.
Veriff & Data Zoo partner to combat AI identity fraud
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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
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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
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malware
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endpoint protection
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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.