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Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
Email Security

Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk

As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare
Generative AI

AFP trials AI to improve operations & officer welfare

The Australian Federal Police is trialling artificial intelligence to enhance operations and officer well-being, collaborating with Microsoft to leverage technology responsibly.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks
IoT Security

Australia leads Asia Pacific in cyber extortion attacks

New research reveals Australia is the top victim of cyber extortion in Asia Pacific, accounting for 22.2% of cases, as global incidents surge.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Global Stories

Deepfakes stories

AI poised to transform banking with fraud prevention focus
Robotics

AI poised to transform banking with fraud prevention focus

Experts predict that 2025 will revolutionise AI in banking, enhancing fraud prevention, risk management, and customer experience, according to SAS.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics
Phishing

Phishing attacks rise in 2024 with AI-driven tactics

Cybersecurity experts report a sharp rise in phishing attacks in 2024, with 94% of organisations affected and AI tactics in 67.4% of incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Kyndryl forecasts 2025 cybersecurity focus on supply chains
Blockchain

Kyndryl forecasts 2025 cybersecurity focus on supply chains

Kyndryl's 2025 cybersecurity predictions highlight a growing focus on supply chain security in Australia amid escalating risks and regulatory pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025
Malware

Exabeam forecasts AI to transform APAC cybersecurity by 2025

Exabeam predicts that by 2025, AI will significantly shift the cybersecurity landscape in APAC, making malware creation and deepfakes more accessible to attackers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Malware

WatchGuard predicts rise in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

WatchGuard Technologies warns of a surge in AI-driven cyber threats by 2025, urging firms to adopt a proactive approach against evolving risks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs
Gaming

Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
LexisNexis to acquire IDVerse for advanced AI fraud tools
Customer Experience

LexisNexis to acquire IDVerse for advanced AI fraud tools

LexisNexis Risk Solutions has announced plans to acquire IDVerse, aiming to enhance its fraud management capabilities with AI-powered technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
TCS outlines 2025 cybersecurity focus on GenAI & cloud
Data Protection

TCS outlines 2025 cybersecurity focus on GenAI & cloud

Tata Consultancy Services has unveiled its 2025 Cybersecurity Outlook, prioritising GenAI, cloud security, and supply chain resilience to combat cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025
Unified Communications

BlackBerry forecasts cybersecurity challenges for 2025

BlackBerry's David Wiseman warns of rising cybersecurity threats in Australia, predicting escalated challenges in 2025 linked to telecoms and political figures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Deepfakes stories

Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns
Malware

Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns

A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
UK manufacturing faces surge in AI-driven cyber threats
Malware

UK manufacturing faces surge in AI-driven cyber threats

A study reveals UK manufacturing is facing a surge in AI-driven cyber threats, with a 50% rise in supply chain attacks now affecting 20% of businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025
iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID
Biometrics

iProov integrates biometrics with Microsoft Entra ID

iProov has integrated its biometric authentication platform with Microsoft Entra ID, enhancing security for over 345 million users against identity fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Netsafe report urges urgent reform of digital safety law

Netsafe's Annual Report reveals a sharp rise in online threats in New Zealand, urging urgent reforms to the Harmful Digital Communications Act.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024