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Fortinet reveals rising cyber threats targeting Paris 2024 Olympics
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Fortinet’s new report warns of escalating cyber threats against the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting a dramatic surge from 212 million attacks at London 2012 to 4.4 billion at Tokyo 2020.
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Most Australians targeted by online scams, study reveals
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New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.
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ExpressVPN privacy advocate warns of AI scams on Prime Day
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As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.
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Kaspersky boosts mobile spam safeguards with new app feature
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Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.
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BioCatch report underscores evolving fraud landscape in APAC
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BioCatch's latest report on APAC digital banking fraud trends reveals a 70% rise in mobile app fraud and a dramatic 108% surge in voice scams, alongside a notable decline in fraud losses in Australia.
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Cyber threats surge during Australia's EOFY tax season
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As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.
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UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022
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A new study reveals a rise in scam emails and texts since 2022, with Brits receiving 240 annually, costing over GBP £500 million in H1 2023.
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Bitdefender warns of rising scams targeting 2024 Paris Olympics
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Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.
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Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages
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Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.
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Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security
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Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.
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Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
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CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia’s small businesses from costly cyber threats.
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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
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Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.
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Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Australia Post research reveals 73% of Australians have encountered package delivery scams, urging the use of official apps for parcel tracking to thwart schemes.
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Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Thu, 30th May 2024
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Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.
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There’s a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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AI-generated deepfakes are fuelling a new era of investment scams, featuring familiar faces to deceive us. Here's how to spot and avoid these high-tech traps.
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New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024
Thu, 16th May 2024
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email security
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VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.
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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Avast’s Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
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ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.
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Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report
Tue, 14th May 2024
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hcm
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.
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Report reveals 76% of banks face sophisticated fraud threats
Fri, 10th May 2024
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email security
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money laundering
Report reveals increase in fraud cases amongst banks, with money laundering, account takeovers, and AI-generated threats posing significant risks.