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AI-driven 'Truman Show' trading scam hits app stores

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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AI-powered 'Truman Show' scam uses OPCOPRO app and fake trading rooms in official stores to steal cash and victims' digital identities.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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Why multilingual messaging is becoming essential for shopify's global future

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Shopify merchants face a new challenge: real-time multilingual messaging to support global shoppers beyond translated storefronts, boosting trust and sales.
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Babeltext bridges language gaps for Shopify's global merchants

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Babeltext enables Shopify merchants to communicate in 195 languages via AI-powered messaging, easing global sales and boosting customer confidence.
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Babeltext aims to bring accessible AI to billions via messaging

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Sydney-based Babeltext is expanding AI access to over 6.9 billion mobile users by enabling seamless, multilingual interactions via messaging apps and basic phones.
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Google warns of espionage and scams in JAPAC in 2026

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Google warns of a surge in cyber espionage targeting Asia-Pacific summits in 2026, alongside rising scams using false base stations and tighter supply chain cybersecurity rules.
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AI-powered ransomware & cybercrime booming across APJ region

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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AI-driven ransomware attacks surge across Asia Pacific and Japan, with decentralised Chinese cybercrime marketplaces and eCrime services fueling the boom.
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Facebook, WhatsApp & TikTok most invasive, Discord safest

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Research finds Facebook, WhatsApp, and TikTok most privacy-invasive, while Discord tops the list for safeguarding user data and resisting AI training use.
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Thai organisations face surge in cyberattacks after border clash

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Cyberattacks on Thai organisations have surged following a deadly border clash with Cambodia, with hacktivist group AnonSecKh claiming dozens of attacks since March 2025.
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Escalation drives heightened Israeli-Iranian cyber conflict risk

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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Escalating tensions following Israel's Operation Rising Lion heighten risks of cyberattacks by Iranian actors against Israel and beyond, warn security experts.
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Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
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Fake AI social media ads spread malware to millions globally

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Vietnam-linked hackers have used fake AI ads on Facebook and LinkedIn to spread malware to millions globally, stealing sensitive data from users.
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Crypto job scams in Australia cost victims USD $9.3 billion

Thu, 8th May 2025
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An Infoblox investigation exposes how recruitment scams on Telegram target Australians with fake jobs, demanding crypto payments to continue employment.
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Revolut report highlights surge in Telegram, WhatsApp scams

Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Revolut's latest report reveals Meta platforms are the primary source of scams affecting consumers, with reported cases rising significantly in Australia and globally.
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Phishing-as-a-Service attacks rise in early 2025 report

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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A report from Barracuda Networks reveals that phishing-as-a-service attacks surged in early 2025, with over one million attempts blocked, primarily targeting Microsoft 365.
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Kaspersky uncovers malware attack in Asia-Pacific region

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky ICS CERT has revealed a malware campaign targeting government and industrial sectors across the Asia-Pacific, exploiting legitimate online services.
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Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
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Gen's report reveals surge in cyber threats for Q4 2024

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.
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Android users targeted by fake wedding invitation malware

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Cybersecurity experts from Kaspersky have uncovered a nefarious scheme targeting Android users, with a malware disguised as wedding invitations stealing sensitive data.
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Malware targets newcomers with Trojan disguised as tool

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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CloudSEK has revealed a cyber threat impacting over 18,000 devices worldwide, targeting novice cybersecurity users with a malicious XWorm Remote Access Trojan builder.