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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.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Australia Post research reveals 73% of Australians have encountered package delivery scams, urging the use of official apps for parcel tracking to thwart schemes.
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Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.
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There’s a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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AI-generated deepfakes are fuelling a new era of investment scams, featuring familiar faces to deceive us. Here's how to spot and avoid these high-tech traps.
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New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024
Thu, 16th May 2024
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.
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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Avast’s Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
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ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.
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Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report
Tue, 14th May 2024
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VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.
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Report reveals 76% of banks face sophisticated fraud threats
Fri, 10th May 2024
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Report reveals increase in fraud cases amongst banks, with money laundering, account takeovers, and AI-generated threats posing significant risks.
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McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Wed, 8th May 2024
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McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.
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We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Tue, 7th May 2024
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Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Wed, 1st May 2024
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Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.
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Australians show interest in using AI for online dating
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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Over 50% of Australian online daters show interest in using AI to enhance their dating experience and avoid scams, according to a Norton survey.
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New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.
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AI & ML form critical defence against digital deception
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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AI and machine learning form the vanguard of defence against increasingly sophisticated, AI-enhanced digital scams.
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Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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As Telegram's cryptocurrency, Toncoin, gains popularity, Kaspersky researchers warn of a scam exploiting users through false 'earning programs', causing irreversible losses.
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AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.