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Stop framing deepfake harassment of women as a social problem - It's a cybersecurity problem

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Non-consensual deepfake abuse of women is not just online harassment but cybercrime, demanding full threat intelligence and security action.
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Snap launches digital safety course for teenagers, parents

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Snap unveils a 45-minute interactive digital safety course for teens and parents, plus expanded Snapchat arrival alerts to boost protection.
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KnowBe4 Student Edition marks one million trained in cyber safety

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
KnowBe4's Student Edition has trained one million students worldwide in cyber safety, enhancing online protection and campus security cultures.
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Stealerium malware surge prompts concern over new attack tactics

Sat, 6th Sep 2025
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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open source
Cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting open-source Stealerium malware to steal sensitive data, prompting warnings from Proofpoint researchers of new attack methods.
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AI & data breaches drive rise in sextortion scams

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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mfa
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crypto
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blockchain
Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.
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Romance scams reach six-year high, Moody's reports

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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social media
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online fraud
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money laundering
Moody's highlights a six-year high in romance scams, unveiling 1,193 new entities globally in 2024, with the US leading at 38% of cases.