Fraud stories

AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
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Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

Landmark study unmasks potential threat of AI voices
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Landmark study by Ringover has revealed a majority of people can't distinguish between real and AI-generated voices.

Festive online shopping security a rising concern for consumers
2 days ago
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Australian consumers are increasingly concerned about online shopping security, especially amid the festive season, reveals recent survey.

Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
4 days ago
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Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.

Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
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Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.

Cybersecurity firm Cequence joins Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview
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Cybersecurity firm Cequence Security is participating in Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview, leveraging their Microsoft Security expertise.

Exclusive: Why Target Australia partnered with Accertify
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Accertify is a leading provider of fraud prevention, digital identity, payment gateway solutions and more to customers spanning diverse industries worldwide.

CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.

Squire Technologies launches Mirus, a game-changer in mobile communication
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Squire Technologies introduces Mirus, an innovative messaging platform set to transform mobile and enterprise communication.

The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) has hired a new CEO, COO and Executive Chair to lead its growth journey.

Cequence brings API protection to HPE GreenLake Marketplace
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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Cequence Security offers first-ever API protection on the HPE GreenLake Marketplace, promoting visibility, reduced costs, and minimised business risks.

CBA and NAB combat crime with new digital ID solution
Tue, 17th Oct 2023
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Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank have rolled out ConnectID, a digital identity solution to safeguard Australians against fraud and identity theft.

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on cyber threats facing financial services sector, equipping organisations with mitigation strategies.

Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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Sophisticated cyber criminals are beginning to incorporate SIM swapping techniques into their campaigns, according to Entelgy Innotec Security.

OpenX & ExchangeWire highlight sustainable advertising efforts
Mon, 9th Oct 2023
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OpenX and ExchangeWire's report shines light on JAPAC advertising's sustainability efforts & carbon-neutral trend.

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

Australian banks not proactively blocking fraudulent emails
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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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.

Vonage's Protection Suite aims to safeguard against fraud and cyber attacks
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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Vonage launches Vonage Protection Suite, a comprehensive set of tools to protect against online fraud and cyber attacks.

eCommerce fraud fast becoming a crisis for merchants
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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eCommerce fraud is growing fast and financially impacting businesses across the globe, according to new research from Ravelin.

Increasing telecom fraud highlights importance of blockchain
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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One of the primary aspects driving market expansion is growing security concerns among telecom enterprises around the world.

TrafficGuard: ad fraud on track to triple this year
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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Traffic Guard says Australian businesses must be serious about tackling ad fraud, with the number of attacks predicted to triple this year.

UK banks leaving customers at risk of email fraud
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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New research from Proofpoint has revealed banking institutions incorporated in the United Kingdom are lagging behind on basic cybersecurity measures.

Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.