Online Safety stories - Page 3
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.
Credas urges UK drive to educate buyers on digital ID
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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data protection
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digital transformation
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crypto
Credas urges a UK-wide push to teach homebuyers about safer digital ID, warning email and WhatsApp use leaves them open to fraud.
Most Britons shun digital detox as online life dominates
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
Most Britons resist digital detoxing, with nearly two thirds never fully switching off as online access becomes a day‑to‑day necessity.
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.
Bionic warns fans as concert ticket scams surge online
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Music fans are warned over a surge in fake ticket scams, with more than 11,000 reports and GBP £11.5 million lost in just 13 months.
UK campaign targets small firms' growing cyber risk
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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mfa
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phishing
UK urges small firms to 'lock the door' on cyber crime as attacks cost businesses GBP £14.7 billion a year and basic defences lag.
AI deepfakes erode trust and reshape UK dating apps
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Deepfakes fuel mistrust on UK dating apps as users turn to AI companions, with scammers and identity fraud exploiting synthetic profiles.
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.
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.
AI-fuelled romance scams spread beyond dating apps
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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biometrics
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ai
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social media
AI-driven romance scams now cost UK victims GBP £20.5 million, spreading from dating sites to everyday apps and evading bank checks.
Romance scam losses exceed £106m as Valentine's Day approaches
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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fintech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
UK romance scam losses top GBP £106m as organised fraudsters exploit Valentine's surge, with average victims losing more than GBP £11,000.
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.