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Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams
Malware

Bitdefender report finds Discord rife with malware & scams

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Email Security

Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know
Email Security

There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know

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.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024
New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024
Phishing

New report uncovers evolving email threat landscape for Q1 2024

VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Malware

Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams

Avast's Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report
Human Capital Management

Vipre highlights evolving email threats in Q1 2024 report

VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Email Security

McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Malware

What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams

As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.

By Mark Gorrie • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022
Email Security

UK sees sharp rise in email & text online scams since 2022

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages
Email Security

Singapore to unify SMS Sender ID for government messages

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security
Unified Communications

Commonwealth Bank joins anti-scam network to bolster security

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses
EduTech

Australia's biggest bank and telecom unite to protect small businesses

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.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats
Physical Security

Parcel scams on the rise as Aussies face mounting threats

Australia Post research reveals 73% of Australians have encountered package delivery scams, urging the use of official apps for parcel tracking to thwart schemes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs
Customer Experience

ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Report reveals 76% of banks face sophisticated fraud threats
Biometrics

Report reveals 76% of banks face sophisticated fraud threats

Report reveals increase in fraud cases amongst banks, with money laundering, account takeovers, and AI-generated threats posing significant risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business

Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.

By COSBOA • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Data Protection

The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

By John Bruner • 8 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024