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Exclusive: AUS 3C report reveals how different generations stay secure

Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.
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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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Apple iPhone 16 launch triggers wave of scams – Kaspersky

Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.
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Scams Awareness Week emphasises need for collective vigilance

Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.
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Scam Awareness Week: An opportunity to check your attack surface

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.
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McAfee launches Australia's first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.
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Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
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Top firms stress vigilance during National Scam Awareness Week

Mon, 26th Aug 2024
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During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.
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Australia's superannuation funds fortified against cyber threats

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.
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Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.
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McAfee & Samsung extend AI-driven mobile security partnership

Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.
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Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics

Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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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.
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Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
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ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.
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Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.
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BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC

Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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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.
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Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.
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Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.
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Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.
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Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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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.