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GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Phishing

GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses

GenAI's rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.

By Crispin Kerr • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
McAfee launches Australia's first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo
Email Security

McAfee launches Australia's first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo

McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Global Stories

Deepfakes stories

Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks
Storage

Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks

Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report
Malware

AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report

New research reveals AI impersonation is now the top cyber attack threat, with 52% of security leaders citing social engineering challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation

Adobe's Andy Parsons reveals new tech tools aimed at combatting disinformation and improving content authenticity as part of a broader digital trust initiative.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role
Ransomware

Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role

Mandiant Consulting's Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
Data Protection

Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds

A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
Identity and Access Management

Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester

Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Email Security

Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Ransomware

Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks

Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024
Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Data Privacy

Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future

As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.

By Glenn Gore • 11 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Phishing

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation

Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Large Language Models

Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks

Kaspersky warns that AI's growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security
Mobile Device Management

Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security

Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud
Physical Security

Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud

Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Deepfakes stories

Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns
Malware

Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns

Web threats in Singapore dropped year-on-year in Q2 2024, with 1.1 million threats detected on Kaspersky Security Network users' computers, landing the country 38th globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024