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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats
Email Security

Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats

As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
EduTech

Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals

New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season
Ransomware

Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season

As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security
Unified Communications

Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
EduTech

Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses

CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia's small businesses from costly cyber threats.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats
Physical Security

Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats

Australia Post research reveals 73% of Australians have encountered package delivery scams, urging the use of official apps for parcel tracking to thwart schemes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Global Stories

Scams stories

Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud
Physical Security

Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud

Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership
Unified Communications

McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership

McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
Malware

Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics

Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day
Email Security

ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
Email Security

Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature

Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC
Endpoint Protection

BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC

BioCatch's latest report reveals a dramatic shift in the APAC fraud landscape, with 70% of scams now stemming from mobile apps, highlighting new vulnerabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics
Physical Security

Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics

Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Malware

Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Email Security

Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud

Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022
Email Security

UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022

A new study reveals a rise in scam emails and texts since 2022, with Brits receiving 240 annually, costing over GBP £500 million in H1 2023.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages
Email Security

Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages

Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024