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Australians lose $3.1bn in 2022 to rising online scams

Aussies lost around $3.1bn in 2022 due to online scams, warns the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission and cloud security firm Akamai.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024

Virtual Private Networks

Aussies risk cybersecurity threats during summer holidays

Fraudulent agents and fake hotel websites pose heightened cyber threats for Australians during summer holiday planning, Norton survey reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023

Email Security

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

Global Stories

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Data Protection

Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day

Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024

EduTech

Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024

Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Malware

CybeReady debuts QR code 'Quishing' simulation tool for 2024

In response to the surge in Quishing attacks, cybersecurity firm CybeReady introduces advanced QR Code Phishing Simulations and QR safety-centric 'Awareness Bites' into training platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Email Security

McAfee unveils AI tool to defend against deepfake audio at CES 2024

McAfee Corp unveils Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology with a 90% accuracy rate for detecting deepfake audio, at CES 2024, enhancing defences against AI-enabled scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024

Email Security

Surge in fake delivery websites preying on Christmas shoppers detected

Group-IB detects 34% spike in deceptive delivery sites targeting Christmas shoppers, impacting postal brands worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023

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

Multi-factor authentication

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stories from Other Regions

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Unified Communications

New Netsafe alliance formed to combat rising cyber fraud

To combat the rising threat of cyber fraud, a new alliance aims to reinforce consumer safety in banking, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications sectors in NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024