FutureFive Australia - Consumer technology news from the future
Australia
International Women’s Day
389 opinions Read now

Guides

#
cartech
#
crypto
#
drones
#
gaming
#
smartphones

Search

Social Engineering stories - Page 4

Him

CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

Last month
#
crypto
#
phishing
#
physical security
Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
Australian woman dating apps night scam shadows credit cards

McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams

Last month
#
data protection
#
endpoint protection
#
mdm
McAfee warns Australians AI-powered romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine's Day, with one in seven victims losing an average AUD $780.
Australian man lit by laptop catfishing pixel woman stealing wallet

AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception

Last month
#
phishing
#
physical security
#
email security
AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.
Moody phone reflection identity theft caricature upload privacy risk

ChatGPT caricature trend raises fresh ID fraud fears

Last month
#
data protection
#
surveillance
#
biometrics
Daon warns viral ChatGPT caricature craze is handing fraudsters a richer dossier of personal data to fuel scams and social engineering.
Ciso monitoring data flows shadowy ai deepfake cyberattack threat

CISOs confident in cyber skills but lag on AI threats

Last month
#
digital transformation
#
cloud security
#
supply chain
CISOs show strong faith in cyber defences yet less than two-thirds feel ready for fast-rising AI-driven attacks and deepfake threats.
Moody datacenter night glowing shield cyber espionage ai theft

Google warns of AI model theft & state-backed misuse

Last month
#
malware
#
surveillance
#
cloud security
Google flags surging attempts to steal AI models as state-backed hackers weaponise Gemini for phishing, intel gathering and malware support.
Valentines romance scam smartphone chat warnings dark moody scene

Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams

Last month
#
mfa
#
phishing
#
physical security
Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.
It admin server room zero trust remote access rdp ssh vnc telnet

Portnox expands zero trust access to console tools

Last month
#
firewalls
#
vpns
#
network security
Portnox extends zero trust network access to RDP, SSH, VNC and Telnet, promising passwordless admin access and fewer VPN dependencies.
Moody person at computer ai romance scams shadowy faces

AI turns romance scams into industrial-scale fraud

Last month
#
phishing
#
physical security
#
email security
AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
Ai romance scam dark room laptop shadows reaching for wallet heart

AI supercharges industrial-scale online romance scams

Last month
#
fintech
#
physical security
#
open source
AI-powered fraud rings industrialise online romance scams, fuelling USD $5.7 billion in losses and ushering in a 'dark age' for victims.
Australian cybersecurity control room ai threats safe internet

AI reshapes cyber threats as Safer Internet Day nears

Last month
#
firewalls
#
ddos
#
network security
AI-driven agents and rising network attacks are reshaping cyber risks, experts warn, as Safer Internet Day 2026 urges 'verified trust' online.
Untitled design 24

Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns

Last month
#
ddos
#
surveillance
#
supply chain
Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
Gerry sillars

Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

Last month
#
ransomware
#
mfa
#
phishing
Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.
Cinematic aussie youth ai companion dating scam shadows night

Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

Last month
#
data protection
#
vpns
#
mdm
Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.
Untitled design 6

Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education

Last month
#
data protection
#
dr
#
ransomware
As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.
European child laptop home safe ai shields padlocks trust circle

Safer Internet Day spotlights AI, trust & child safety

Last month
#
data protection
#
surveillance
#
encryption
Safer Internet Day highlights how AI is transforming online trust, child protection and digital commerce, amid calls for stricter safeguards.
Ai malware tentacles in corporate mac network stealing crypto

Bitdefender warns OpenClaw AI skills rife with malware

Last month
#
malware
#
firewalls
#
network security
Bitdefender says 17% of OpenClaw AI skills act maliciously, with crypto-focused tools spreading macOS infostealers into corporate networks.
Pro golf tournament clubhouse secure digital identity scene

Okta to secure PGA of America identity & AI rollout

Last month
#
data protection
#
digital transformation
#
mfa
Okta expands PGA of America deal to unite staff and fan identity security, underpinning the golf body's push into AI-driven digital services.
Anish sinha

Upcover adds deepfake cover to cyber insurance in Australia

Last month
#
cybersecurity insurance
#
physical security
#
email security
Upcover adds deepfake incident cover to cyber policies in Australia via Coalition, targeting rising AI impersonation and fraud risks.
Moody corporate office night remote access malware attack scene

Screensaver phishing installs remote access tools covertly

Last month
#
storage
#
firewalls
#
ransomware
Attackers are abusing Windows screensaver files in a spearphishing campaign to stealthily install remote access tools on business systems.