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VaynerX rolls out Keeper to tighten password security

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VaynerX is deploying Keeper’s enterprise password manager to centralise credentials and curb risks from password reuse and phishing.
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Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks

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Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.
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Data Privacy Week: how to protect your digital life

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This Data Privacy Week, shift from oversharing to oversight: minimise what you collect, secure what you keep, and own your digital footprint.
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Keeper adds instant account switching & passkey upgrades

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Keeper rolls out instant multi-account switching and expanded passkey support across mobile and browser to streamline secure access.
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Instagram denies breach after 17m user records leak

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Instagram denies a data breach after a dataset on 17m users appears on hacking forums, blaming old leak scraps and a fixed reset bug.
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EE bundles WiFi 7 routers across all Full Fibre plans

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EE becomes first major UK provider to bundle WiFi 7 routers with all Full Fibre plans as it readies for speeds up to 8.5Gbps.
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HP debuts slimmer AI laptops & creator all-in-ones

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HP has revealed a slimmer AI‑centric OmniBook Ultra 14 and OmniStudio X 27 creator desktop as it overhauls PCs for hybrid, creative work.
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Tracebit unveils free community canary security platform

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Tracebit launches a free community canary platform, bringing high-signal breach detection to developers, security hobbyists and small teams.
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PureVPN launches all-in-one mobile app to combat alert fatigue

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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PureVPN launches a unified mobile app combining VPN, Password Manager, and more to reduce alert fatigue.
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Hands-on Review: Norton 360 Advanced security suite

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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Norton 360 Advanced secures up to ten devices with AI-driven scam protection, offering antivirus, VPN, identity monitoring and deepfake alerts across platforms.
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10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
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Users spending up to $850 yearly on redundant and fragmented security apps

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Fragmented security apps cost users up to $850 yearly, exposing them to cyber risks and alert fatigue, says new study by Ontario Tech University and PureVPN.
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Millions at risk in UK as password reuse fuels hacking surge

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Over six million people in the UK use a single password for all accounts, fuelling a rise in hacking as reports soar to 35,434 in 2024, warns new survey.
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Nord Security & ACA Pacific partner to boost APAC cyber defence

Thu, 9th Oct 2025
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Nord Security partners with ACA Pacific to deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity tools across APAC, enhancing defences amid rising regional cyber threats.
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Five key cyber security tips for cyber security awareness month

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging all to stay vigilant online with five key tips to guard against evolving digital threats and scams.
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Australians still struggle to spot & respond to scams safely

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Nearly 80% of Australians have faced scam communications recently, yet 70% lack knowledge on how to respond safely, reveals new Optus research.
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Super fund cyberattacks highlight risks to Australian savings

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Several Australian superannuation funds suffered cyberattacks in April 2025, compromising thousands of accounts and raising urgent security concerns.
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It’s the end of passwords as we know it

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Passwords are fading as biometrics, like fingerprints and facial recognition, emerge as Australia’s secure, hassle-free future for digital access.
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Hands-on Review: Norton VPN Ultimate

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Norton Ultra VPN Plus combines robust VPN features with family-oriented security tools, offering real-time protection and parental controls for NZD $104.99.
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KnowBe4 shares data protection tips for 2025 privacy focus

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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On Data Privacy Day, KnowBe4 offers vital tips for individuals and organisations to enhance data security and regain control over personal information.