Scams stories - Page 2
Fed gov imposes fines for inadequate scam prevention
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The federal government is set to impose fines of up to AUD $50 million on companies failing to implement effective measures against rising fraud.
1Wheel revolutionises Australia's private car sales market
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Perth startup 1Wheel is revolutionising private car sales in Australia, offering a transparent, no-fee service amid rising living costs.
New Zealand digital scams cost exceed NZD $2.3 billion
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A report reveals that digital scams cost New Zealanders over NZD $2.3 billion in 2024, with online shopping scams now the most prevalent.
Sextortion scams surge with personal data to extort money
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New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
Social media scams cost Australian children AUD $129,700
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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 unveils Scamio tool to tackle Discord scams
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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.
AI impersonation scam targets ChatGPT subscription users
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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Barracuda Networks has uncovered a phishing campaign where attackers impersonated OpenAI, misleading businesses into updating ChatGPT payment details.
New Zealanders losing $3.8m weekly to online scams
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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New Zealanders are losing $3.8 million weekly to scammers, prompting the NCSC to call for heightened vigilance during Cyber Smart Week.
Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
Protect your mini-me: How to prevent child identity theft
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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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.
New Zealand banks to launch Confirmation of Payee feature
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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New Zealand's banking sector is set to launch a Confirmation of Payee feature to combat payment scams and errors starting November 2024.
Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.
Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
Thu, 10th Oct 2024
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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.
Communications Alliance urges safe harbour in scams law
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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The Communications Alliance is pushing for a safe harbour in the new Scams Prevention Framework to protect telcos from excessive liabilities.
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
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A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.
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.
‘How much crypto users buy’ is the wrong success metric for a crypto exchange
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.
Financial losses from NZ cybercrime rise to $6.8m in Q224
Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.
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.