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Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections
Marketing Technologies

Australians concerned about AI deepfakes in elections

A recent Adobe report reveals that 77% of Australians have encountered more political deepfakes, raising alarms about misinformation ahead of upcoming elections.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens
Generative AI

Microsoft survey reveals online risks for Aussie teens

A Microsoft survey reveals that 64% of Australian teenagers faced online risks in 2024, with rising concerns over AI and digital safety among parents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Deepfakes stories

AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias
Artificial Intelligence

AI reshapes Southeast Asian media, raises concerns on ethics & bias

A recent webinar highlighted AI's dual role in Southeast Asia's media, enhancing storytelling yet raising concerns over biased algorithms and press freedom.

By Melvin Hipolito • 6 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat
Phishing

AI security report warns of rising deepfakes & Dark LLM threat

Check Point Research reveals AI's rising role in cybercrime, highlighting risks like deepfakes, data poisoning, and Dark LLMs threatening digital security worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats
Ransomware

Forrester warns of deepfakes & AI extortion in 2025 threats

Forrester's report reveals top cybersecurity threats in 2025, including regulatory upheavals, deepfakes, AI risks, insider threats, and GenAI-driven extortion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
Data Protection

Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill

Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge
Phishing

IRONSCALES launches Deepfake Protection to fight phishing surge

IRONSCALES has launched Deepfake Protection, using AI to detect and neutralise deepfake email threats, as phishing attacks surge globally by up to 1,740%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
Generative AI in dating apps: women face increased risks
Financial Systems

Generative AI in dating apps: women face increased risks

A survey by Sumsub reveals that nearly half of British dating app users see deepfakes as heightening risks, particularly affecting women's safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture
Malware

Bad AI, good AI: harnessing AI for a stronger security posture

AI's dual impact on security is stark; while cybercriminals leverage its power to craft sophisticated attacks, security teams harness its potential to enhance threat detection.

By Bob Gilbert • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns
Breach Prevention

Businesses face growing threat from deepfake scams, Forrester warns

A Forrester Research report reveals that the rise of deepfake technology poses significant risks for businesses, with scams costing firms millions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS
Data Protection

BlackFog launches first anti-data exfiltration for macOS

BlackFog has launched its groundbreaking anti-data exfiltration solution for macOS, aiming to protect against the rising tides of ransomware and AI-driven cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems
Digital Transformation

Cutting through complexity: How a unified approach can help safeguard IT systems

Australian organisations are grappling with complexity in cyber security, as 70% feel AI is outpacing their defenses amid rising AI-generated threats.

By Chase Doelling • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report
Generative AI

Deepfake threat looms for B2B marketing leaders, says report

A Forrester report reveals deepfake technology poses urgent risks to B2B marketing, with 80% of firms unprepared for its threat to business integrity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Malware

VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam

VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B
Biometrics

Remote goods fraud to rise, eCommerce losses to hit $10B

A study by Juniper Research predicts a global 18% rise in remote physical goods fraud by 2025, with losses reaching USD $10 billion, driven by advanced tactics.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Deepfakes stories

Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news
Artificial Intelligence

Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news

The TruthTell Hackathon, organised by the India Cellular & Electronics Association, has awarded INR 10 lakhs to five innovative teams tackling misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users
Email Security

Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users

A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025