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CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
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CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
7 in 10 Australians fearful of online risks - report
EduTech

7 in 10 Australians fearful of online risks - report

Almost half of Australians (47%) have been targeted by online scams, with 49% knowing someone who has, according to a survey by Real Insurance and CoreData.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2023
Scam reports surge by nearly 50% in first half of 2023
Email Security

Scam reports surge by nearly 50% in first half of 2023

The use of conversational tools demonstrates how threat actors are beginning to match their ingenuity with new-found precision and patience.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2023

Global Stories

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Small businesses targeted by cyber criminals for data
Data Protection

Small businesses targeted by cyber criminals for data

Crime groups will increasingly sell access to breached smaller businesses so attackers can scam consumers. .

By Ash Shatrieh • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season
Phishing

KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season

In response to rising cybercrime, KnowBe4 has shared its primary cybersecurity advice for the 2023 festive season.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures
EduTech

Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures

An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia
Email Security

AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia

Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023
Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication
Email Security

Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication

Sophisticated cyber criminals are beginning to incorporate SIM swapping techniques into their campaigns, according to Entelgy Innotec Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks – report
Email Security

Rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks – report

The attacks involve re-directing followers popular channels to one run by cybercriminals or a cybercriminal taking full control of the real channel.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Check Point discovers new phishing scam on Dropbox
Phishing

Check Point discovers new phishing scam on Dropbox

A new attack using Dropbox for phishing has been discovered, with 5,440 attacks observed in the first two weeks of September.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
McAfee launches new tool to fight AI-generated scams
Email Security

McAfee launches new tool to fight AI-generated scams

McAfee launches AI-powered Scam Protection to combat the rising threat of sophisticated cyber scams, using AI to outsmart criminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2023
Scams and phishing make up most online scams in 2023
Email Security

Scams and phishing make up most online scams in 2023

With the growth of artificial intelligence such as ChatGPT, cybercriminals now have added support in creating sophisticated scams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast
Phishing

Cyber threat risks reach three-year high – Avast

Avast telemetry shows phishing and scams focused on human manipulation account for over 75% of all desktop detections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2023

Stories from Other Regions

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National Cybersecurity Week: Cyber awareness for non-tech savvy
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National Cybersecurity Week: Cyber awareness for non-tech savvy

National Cybersecurity Week highlights the need to boost cyber awareness, especially for the non-tech savvy group.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Kiwi Facebook users concerned about marketplace scams
Email Security

Kiwi Facebook users concerned about marketplace scams

More than half of Kiwi Facebook users are concerned about being scammed on social media marketplaces, according to Norton.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2023
Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for NZ small businesses
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Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for NZ small businesses

Norton unveils cybersecurity service, Norton Small Business, designed to protect NZ's small firms from online attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2023