Online dating stories

The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.

Over 50% of Australian online daters show interest in using AI to enhance their dating experience and avoid scams, according to a Norton survey.

More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.

New research unveils that while 41% of men use AI for online dating, there's growing concern over authenticity, with 40% of Australians encountering fake profiles and 25% chatted with a potential partner who turned out to be a fraudster.

Norton unveils Genie, an AI-based scam detection app, to counter increasingly sophisticated romance scams plaguing online dating realms.

Bumble Inc. unveils AI-powered Deception Detector to combat fake profiles and scams, resulting in a 45% drop in user reports of false accounts in two months.

The report performed by Norton investigated adults ages 18 and older about online dating, associated scams, and attitudes about online stalking.

A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.

A new survey has revealed how much of personal information app users would give to to artificial intelligence.

1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.

While dating apps have become safer, they still pose significant risk to users, leaving them vulnerable to threats including cyberstalking and doxing.

Facebook launches its Dating feature in 20 countries, aiming to rival Tinder by fostering meaningful relationships through shared interests.

Tinder launches Tinder Lite in South East Asia, enhancing app performance in emerging markets by reducing data use and boosting connectivity.

Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.

Facebook launches Facebook Dating at F8, promising to foster long-term relationships mirroring real-life connections without disrupting existing profiles.

Aussies are embracing 3D tech for health, social life, and even dating, with 37% of men keen on using 3D scans on dating sites, new Sony research finds.

Online dating apps can go beyond the world of personal matchmaking and be used at weapons for cyber attacks against corporate organisations.

Celebrity crushes could be so much more than a crush. All you have to do is be any two of famous, attractive, and rich.

Beware of malicious dating apps targeting users around Valentine's Day, warns digital risk management firm RiskIQ.

If you’re planning to find your Mr or Mrs Right online, then it would pay to take note of the Norton Online Dating Survey first.