International Fraud Awareness Week Stories

Australian Stories

International Fraud Awareness Week stories

Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says

Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016

Global Stories

International Fraud Awareness Week stories

Data Analytics

Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion

Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025

Identity and Access Management

AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027

AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Marketing Technologies

Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges

Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology

Fraud risks rise as firms overlook obsolete tech; underinvestment in end-of-life IT assets could cost USD $27.1m per breach, warns Iron Mountain's Asia Pacific GM.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats

As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Firewalls

Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks

Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

EduTech

Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures

An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023

Phishing

SAS and ACFE reveal Fraud Awareness Week insights

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has estimated that occupational fraud costs businesses around the world more than USD$4.7 trillion annually.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2022

Stories from Other Regions

International Fraud Awareness Week stories

Data Protection

ICO urges firms to responsibly share data to tackle fraud

The Information Commissioner's Office is urging organisations to share personal information responsibly to combat the UK's growing fraud crisis.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Nov 2024

Data Analytics

SAS campaigns for anti-fraud AI during awareness week

SAS teams up with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners to advocate for anti-fraud AI during International Fraud Awareness Week amid rising fraud tactics.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024