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McGrathNicol becomes Founding Partner in Australian Insider Risk Centre
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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fraud
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r&d
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corruption
Advisory firm McGrathNicol has joined the Australian Insider Risk Centre of Excellence as a Founding Partner, set to contribute towards enhancing Australia’s cyber resilience.
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Combating cybercrime in NZ with a robust cybersecurity strategy
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
New Zealand businesses grapple with cybercrime's volatile threat landscape, as incidents across various sectors showcase the dire consequences. A nuanced approach to cybersecurity strategy is vital.
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Dow Jones and Oliver Wyman launch predictive credit risk tool
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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ai
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credit risk
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fraud
Dow Jones partners with global consulting firm Oliver Wyman to develop Factiva Sentiment Signals, an AI-driven tool able to anticipate credit downgrades using news data, up to three months early.
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Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Fri, 5th Jan 2024
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digital transformation
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physical security
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ai
As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.
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Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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biometrics
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compliance
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ai
Daon has launched xSentinel, a real-time detection system designed to protect organisations from synthetic audio threats, including deepfakes and AI-generated voice attacks.
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AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
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Festive online shopping security a rising concern for consumers
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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mfa
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online fraud
Australian consumers are increasingly concerned about online shopping security, especially amid the festive season, reveals recent survey.
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Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Tue, 5th Dec 2023
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ml
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.
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Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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online shopping
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fraud
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cios
Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.
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Cybersecurity firm Cequence joins Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview
Thu, 16th Nov 2023
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microsoft
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Cybersecurity firm Cequence Security is participating in Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview, leveraging their Microsoft Security expertise.
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Exclusive: Why Target Australia partnered with Accertify
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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fraud
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digital identity
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case study
Accertify is a leading provider of fraud prevention, digital identity, payment gateway solutions and more to customers spanning diverse industries worldwide.
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CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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fraud
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.
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Squire Technologies launches Mirus, a game-changer in mobile communication
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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cloud services
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firewall
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breach prevention
Squire Technologies introduces Mirus, an innovative messaging platform set to transform mobile and enterprise communication.
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The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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compliance
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digital banking
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fraud
The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) has hired a new CEO, COO and Executive Chair to lead its growth journey.
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Cequence brings API protection to HPE GreenLake Marketplace
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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compliance
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exploits
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fraud
Cequence Security offers first-ever API protection on the HPE GreenLake Marketplace, promoting visibility, reduced costs, and minimised business risks.
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CBA and NAB combat crime with new digital ID solution
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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cba
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nab
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fraud
Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank have rolled out ConnectID, a digital identity solution to safeguard Australians against fraud and identity theft.
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Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.
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Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cios
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trustwave
Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on cyber threats facing financial services sector, equipping organisations with mitigation strategies.
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Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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email security
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cios
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scams
Sophisticated cyber criminals are beginning to incorporate SIM swapping techniques into their campaigns, according to Entelgy Innotec Security.
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OpenX & ExchangeWire highlight sustainable advertising efforts
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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fraud
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indonesia
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japan
OpenX and ExchangeWire's report shines light on JAPAC advertising's sustainability efforts & carbon-neutral trend.
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1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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accounting systems
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digital banking
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cybercriminals
According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.
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Australian banks not proactively blocking fraudulent emails
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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proofpoint
Due to the extensive amount of sensitive personal and financial data that they store, banking and financial institutions are a prime target for cyber criminals.
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Vonage's Protection Suite aims to safeguard against fraud and cyber attacks
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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data protection
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it automation
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developers
Vonage launches Vonage Protection Suite, a comprehensive set of tools to protect against online fraud and cyber attacks.
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eCommerce fraud fast becoming a crisis for merchants
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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fraud
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ravelin
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ecommerce
eCommerce fraud is growing fast and financially impacting businesses across the globe, according to new research from Ravelin.