Surge in Data Breaches Across Australia Signals Growing Cyber Threats Australia is experiencing a dramatic rise in data breaches, with a staggering 48% increase reported this year, indicating that cybercriminals are targeting organizations in the region with increasing frequency. This troubling trend is highlighted by data from Cyble’s dark web…
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Recent federal data reveals a significant rise in fraudulent activities impacting businesses, which collectively lose billions annually to scams. Such financial losses often reverberate through the marketplace, ultimately affecting consumers with increased prices. While many associate scams primarily with individual consumers, businesses are increasingly falling victim…
NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A recent comprehensive study from The Insight Partners examines the burgeoning crypto phone market, highlighting significant growth attributed to escalating cybersecurity threats and an increase in data breaches. The report details market size, emerging trends, and influential industry players, while also revealing strategic…
Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Key Insights from ZDNET AT&T has reached a $177 million settlement following data breaches that compromised sensitive user information in 2019 and 2024. Individuals affected may claim damages of up to $5,000 for the first…
The UK government is contemplating the implementation of a mandatory digital identity system that would require every citizen to rely on a centralized digital pass for daily activities. This development raises significant concerns about data security and privacy among lawmakers and the public alike. Recently, Members of Parliament voiced strong…
Consumer Alert: Navigating the Complexities of Data Breaches In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, recent reports have brought to light critical information regarding new data breaches that pose significant risks to businesses. As organizations increasingly rely on digital infrastructures, understanding the nature of these incidents becomes paramount. A recent data…
Sussex Police Reports Over 400 Data Breaches Since 2022, Compensation Claims Filed Sussex Police has revealed that they have experienced more than 400 data breaches since the beginning of 2022, resulting in financial compensation for several claims that were successfully filed by affected parties. This alarming trend raises critical questions…
Cybersecurity Alert: UK Schools Face Data Breaches Driven by Student Intrusions Recent findings from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK reveal troubling trends among students exploiting their schools’ computer systems. Data indicates that students are responsible for approximately 57% of reported personal data breaches within educational institutions, highlighting…
Data Breach Notifications in Australia: A Potential Relief Tool Suggested A significant development in Australia’s data breach landscape could mitigate nearly one-fifth of notifications if the federal government adopts a newly proposed self-assessment tool by the privacy regulator. This initiative, presented by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC),…
