Fraud stories - Page 5

As Australian airlines brace for the bustling holiday season, they face a rising tide of malicious bots threatening customer trust and revenue.

PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire IDVerse, aiming to enhance its fraud management capabilities with AI-powered technology.

As Australia braces for 2025, key IT security trends like deepfakes and ransomware require organisations to adapt swiftly to emerging threats.

Cybersecurity experts at AppOmni warn that AI will empower attackers, making SaaS applications more vulnerable to sophisticated breaches in the coming years.

As AI evolves in cybersecurity, industry leaders urge caution, balancing its benefits against risks, particularly in fraud and data protection.

A new report reveals a staggering 19% rise in global fraud attacks, largely fuelled by AI exploitation, highlighting urgent need for improved detection measures.

The Entrust Cybersecurity Institute's 2025 report reveals AI-assisted fraud incidents surged, with deepfake attacks hitting every five minutes in 2024.

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

Bitdefender has launched Scamio on Discord, a free tool designed to protect users from rising scams on the platform, which has over 200 million monthly users.

A new Traceable AI report reveals 57% of organisations have suffered API breaches, highlighting significant flaws in current security measures.

Trustwave's latest SpiderLabs report reveals a surge in cyber threats to the retail sector, urging heightened vigilance as the holiday shopping season approaches.

Worried about child identity theft? Our guide offers 10 steps on how to prevent child identity theft so you can safeguard your little one's future.

Research by Mastercard reveals nearly a third of New Zealanders and 18% of businesses have fallen victim to deepfake scams, costing millions over the past year.

A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.

Appdome has earned leader status in five new categories from G2, enhancing its reputation in mobile security and anti-fraud solutions.

Adyen and RMS Cloud continue their partnership, rolling out RMS Pay to over 7,000 properties worldwide, driving efficiency and cost savings in hospitality.

Amid a surge in property-related scams, InfoTrack advises caution during this spring's busy real estate season. Buyers are urged to bolster cyber security.

A Sydney startup, Pyng, offers Australians a solution to save billions in annual tap-and-go surcharge fees by facilitating surcharge-free payments through its innovative app.