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Crypto's tech doesn't like people
EduTech

Crypto's tech doesn't like people

Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.

By Janine Grainger • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Email Security

Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders

Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Global Stories

Scams stories

McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams
Data Protection

McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams

McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
EduTech

PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales

PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals
Malware

Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals

CloudSEK reveals a phishing campaign targeting over 200,000 YouTube creators with fake collaboration emails, jeopardising accounts and spreading scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Data Protection

Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

Trend Micro's 2025 predictions report warns of AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting risks from digital twins and deepfake technologies that could enable identity fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Sinch predicts AI & human synergy in customer service 2025
Customer Experience

Sinch predicts AI & human synergy in customer service 2025

Sinch predicts a transformation in digital customer communications by 2025, emphasising AI's role alongside human agents in enhancing engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts
Data Protection

Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts

With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025
Physical Security

Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025

Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Phishing

Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers

As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences
Data Protection

Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences

Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Malware

Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

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Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
Malware

Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)

As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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
Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
Customer Experience

Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams

Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024
Email Security

UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024

Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
Data Protection

NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday

The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024