Personal data stories - Page 2

Fake pharmacies and AI-powered scams surge in UK cyber threats, with over 5,000 bogus sites and a 340% rise in financial scams targeting users.

Suprema leads the access control sector, securing EU CE RED cybersecurity certification for its AI facial authentication devices ahead of 2025 compliance deadline.

Over half of UK flyers prioritise convenience over data security at airports, despite 59% fearing personal information loss during travel, a new study finds.

Over half of UK consumers use AI assistants for daily tasks but remain cautious, especially about financial decisions, valuing human support in stress.

Nearly 60% of UK air travellers worry about personal data security at airports, highlighting the need for trustworthy, transparent digital systems.

Despite rising AI investments by UK retailers, 57% of consumers distrust brands' use of AI and 76% doubt data privacy protections, reveals new research.

Qantas data breach exposing six million customers sparks cybersecurity warnings for travellers amid rising digital threats in airports and airlines.

US authorities have halted USD $15 billion in healthcare fraud amid rising AI-driven scams using deepfakes, gift card fraud, and sophisticated phishing tactics.

Australian shoppers use an average of 4.8 touchpoints for product discovery, blending online search, social media, and influencer input amid easing cost pressures.

Samsung introduces advanced security features in Galaxy smartphones with AI-driven encryption, Knox Matrix updates, and quantum-resistant Secure Wi-Fi in One UI 8.

Cybersecurity experts have highlighted the continued significance of personal information to cybercriminals and the varied threats posed by data exposures.

Qantas's robust data management at least identified a recent breach via a third party, protecting sensitive customer information amid rising cyber threats.

Qantas has revealed a cyberattack may have exposed personal data of up to 6 million customers, raising serious security concerns during peak travel.

A cyber attack on Qantas affecting six million customers exposes flaws in the airline’s security and crisis communication amid tighter privacy laws.

UK local authorities reported over 2,400 data breaches in 2024, highlighting concerns over device loss, human error, and public sector data security.

In 2025, privacy is everyone's responsibility as Australian businesses face rising data breaches, emphasising training, multi-factor authentication, and cyber resilience.

Sagacity has partnered with Databricks to offer instant access to the UK’s largest permissioned consumer datasets for AI and personalisation projects.

UK Metropolitan Councils reported over 12,700 data breaches in three years, paying more than GBP £268,000 in compensation claims.

Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.

HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.