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Fastly names Rachel Ler VP to drive Asia expansion
Digital Transformation

Fastly names Rachel Ler VP to drive Asia expansion

Fastly appoints Rachel Ler as Area Vice President of Asia to spearhead edge cloud growth across ASEAN, Greater China and South Korea.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+
Gaming

CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+

CelcomDigi debuts revamped ONE bundles with 500Mbps fibre, unlimited 5G mobile lines and Disney+ streaming for Malaysian households.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025

Global Stories

Online security stories

Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers
Multi-factor authentication

Gen Z more likely to engage with phishing than Boomers

Gen Z click on phishing links nearly three times more than Baby Boomers, despite heavier use of multi-factor authentication, Yubico finds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Forter unveils AI copilot to tackle surging fraud risk
Data Analytics

Forter unveils AI copilot to tackle surging fraud risk

Forter launches Prism AI copilot and fresh benchmarks as agentic activity soars 2,107% and automated fraud attempts jump 202%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Cloudflare reveals AI surge & Internet 'bot wars' in 2025
Network Infrastructure

Cloudflare reveals AI surge & Internet 'bot wars' in 2025

Cloudflare warns 2025 brings surging AI traffic, record DDoS attacks and escalating Internet 'bot wars' as civil groups face rising threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
5 Fraud use cases you can stop with email validation
Data Protection

5 Fraud use cases you can stop with email validation

Rising fraud is exploiting fake and disposable emails; smarter validation at sign-up and checkout can block attacks before they cost you.

By Bobby Joseph • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets
Payment Technologies

Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security
Data Privacy

Norton launches Neo browser to boost AI-era online security

Norton has launched Neo, a free AI-native browser offering enhanced privacy and security against rising AI-driven online threats, now available worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks
Data Protection

Exclusive: SecurEnvoy's Michael Downs on MFA gaps and rising attack risks

SecurEnvoy says flexible, phishing-resistant MFA is becoming essential as attackers increasingly exploit human error and regulatory pressure intensifies.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Dec 2025
The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye
LinkedIn

The new face of cyber fraud: Why retailers must stop turning a blind eye

Cyber fraud in Australia targets international students via gift card scams, with retailers often failing to intervene during purchases worth hundreds or thousands.

By Mellissah Smith • 6 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Online security stories

EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments
Gaming

EE opens Lakeside store with AI safety appointments

EE has opened a new Lakeside Experience store, piloting 'Stay Safe with AI' sessions amid a GBP £3 million UK retail investment plan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
UK unveils GBP £210m plan to bolster cyber defences
Ransomware

UK unveils GBP £210m plan to bolster cyber defences

UK vows Cyber Action Plan with GBP £210m for public-sector defences, as tech leaders warn success hinges on long-term reform and culture.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust
Digital Transformation

UK founders demand clearer AI rules & digital trust

UK founders warn unclear AI rules and weak digital trust threaten competitiveness, as many eye EU markets despite backing Britain to start up.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts
Multi-factor authentication

Festive-season cyber fraud surges as shoppers seek discounts

Festive-season cyber fraud is surging across India, with Karnataka alone reporting losses above INR ₹2,000 crores, experts warn.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk
Malware

New Zealand issues mass alert over Lumma malware risk

New Zealand cyber agency emails 26,000 people in first mass alert over Lumma Stealer malware infecting Windows devices nationwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Dec 2025
Norton launches Neo AI browser with expanded privacy features
Generative AI

Norton launches Neo AI browser with expanded privacy features

Norton has launched Neo, an AI-native browser with strong privacy and security features, now freely available on MacOS and Windows worldwide including New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift
Identity and Access Management

The internet's next frontier: Why new gTLDs are a once-in-a-generation shift

In 2026, ICANN will reopen applications for new generic top-level domains, offering brands a rare chance to own and control their digital identity online.

By Michael Riedl • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025