Online Safety stories - Page 2
OXIL urges safeguarding framework to curb online scams
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cybersecurity
OXIL unveils a safeguarding-based blueprint to fight online scams, shifting responsibility from individuals to coordinated organisational action.
EE & Samsung offer free AI masterclasses with perks
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personalisation
EE and Samsung launch free AI masterclasses at Westfield White City, with Galaxy AI demos and a GBP £100 voucher for attendees.
AI scams 2.0 leave UK small businesses more exposed
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malware
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data protection
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digital transformation
AI-powered deepfakes and targeted malware ads are fuelling a new wave of scams, leaving UK small firms dangerously exposed online.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Virgin Media O2 urges families to claim cheap exam-time net
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e-learning
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online safety
Virgin Media O2 urges families on benefits to claim little-known cheap social tariffs as online revision becomes crucial for exam success.
Gumtree launches verified badges to boost marketplace trust
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mfa
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partner programmes
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email security
Gumtree introduces verified badges and stricter checks for business sellers in the UK, aiming to boost user trust and deter fraud.
AI deepfakes trigger 'Great Trust Recession' online
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data protection
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surveillance
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fintech
Almost half of people now distrust nearly everything they see online as AI deepfakes trigger a 'Great Trust Recession', new research shows.
LegacyX unveils Vortex dating app & LXDC GIF tool
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data protection
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devops
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email security
London-based LegacyX launches Vortex dating app and LXDC GIF tool, betting on blended social discovery and creator-focused expression.
Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads
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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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Meta took down nearly 6m scam ads in 2025 after alerts from Lithuanian watchdog Debunk.org under the EU's Digital Services Act system.
EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship
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smart home
EE has opened a new experiential flagship on Oxford Street as part of a GBP £3 million push to expand hands-on tech stores nationwide.
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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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
Cyacomb tool spots altered child abuse images faster
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data protection
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surveillance
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risk & compliance
Edinburgh-based Cyacomb adds Similarity Matching to Examiner Plus, helping police spot altered child abuse images on phones in minutes.
Women bear heavier toll from financial fraud in UK
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email security
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payment technologies
Women hit by UK fraud report deeper anxiety and money woes than men, with younger women facing the harshest ongoing fallout.
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.
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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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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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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digital transformation
Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.