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Australian businesses fortify defences amid rising financial fraud
Customer Experience

Australian businesses fortify defences amid rising financial fraud

Australian businesses tighten cyber defences amid a 354% surge in account takeover fraud, resulting in a record $3.1B loss, calling for strategies that balance fraud prevention with user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis
Crypto

Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis

Australia's banking sector unveiled the Scam Safe Accord, a comprehensive plan that includes advanced tech tactics to combat an AUD $3.1 billion scam crisis that surged by 253% over two years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
AUCloud combats rising scams with new cyber security training
Multi-factor authentication

AUCloud combats rising scams with new cyber security training

In the face of escalating email scams, AUCloud unveils pioneering cyber security courses and phishing simulations to bolster security for Australian businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
ScamBuster Thursday: Telstra launches new tactic to combat SMS scams
Unified Communications

ScamBuster Thursday: Telstra launches new tactic to combat SMS scams

Over 250,000 potential SMS and MMS scams have been reported in Australia, seeping through Telstra's hotline, with the highest number recorded on Thursdays.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Global Stories

Scams stories

Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports
Platform-as-a-Service

Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports

As Telegram's cryptocurrency, Toncoin, gains popularity, Kaspersky researchers warn of a scam exploiting users through false 'earning programs', causing irreversible losses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies
Email Security

AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies

Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Malware

Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs

PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.

By Mark Gorrie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Apr 2024
Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
Malware

Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least

Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Apr 2024
Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Data Protection

Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms

In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024
Avast thwarts 10 billion cyber attacks, reveals new threats
Phishing

Avast thwarts 10 billion cyber attacks, reveals new threats

Avast blocks 10 billion cyber threats, highlighting an alarming surge in new threats as cyber attackers find innovative ways to exploit trusted digital mediums.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Email Security

New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams

More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams
Malware

Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams

Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
Cybercrime reports drop in NZ, but threats persist
Ransomware

Cybercrime reports drop in NZ, but threats persist

Despite a reported decrease in cybercrime incidents to CERT NZ in 2023, authorities warn persistent and evolving threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading
EduTech

New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading

New Zealand start-up SellWise aims to radically overhaul secondhand trading by addressing frustrations with existing platforms and promising an intuitive, streamlined experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024
Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
Email Security

Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery

Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
Singtel's SingVerify to tackle scams, boost digital security
Malware

Singtel's SingVerify to tackle scams, boost digital security

Singtel introduces SingVerify, a novel digital security toolkit aimed at combating scams by verifying customer identities in real-time.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2024
Netsafe launches online safety programme for seniors in New Zealand
Email Security

Netsafe launches online safety programme for seniors in New Zealand

Netsafe, a charitable organisation in New Zealand, has launched 'Get Set Up for Safety', a nationwide initiative to equip senior citizens with skills to combat online threats such as fraud and scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024