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ACCC issues warning about new twist on remote access scams
Email Security

ACCC issues warning about new twist on remote access scams

The ACCC has issued another warning to Australians to be wary of scam tactics, as victims continue to lose large sums of money.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Investment scams a 'heartbreaking' reality as Australians lose millions
Email Security

Investment scams a 'heartbreaking' reality as Australians lose millions

So far in 2018 Australians have lost more than $26 million to investment scams. Already monthly losses have increased 117% since last year.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Why Australian businesses should add cybersecurity to the end of financial year checklist
EduTech

Why Australian businesses should add cybersecurity to the end of financial year checklist

Australian organisations should be looking at their ICT security as part of their planning process for the new financial year.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Transport in NSW: do easier 'tap ons' make for compromised security?
Email Security

Transport in NSW: do easier 'tap ons' make for compromised security?

Commuters will now be able to 'tap on' with credit cards or digital wallets, but they might be opening themselves up to security threats in doing so.

By Andrew Reszka • 4 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
National Scams Awareness Week: Australians lost $340m in 2017
Email Security

National Scams Awareness Week: Australians lost $340m in 2017

Scammers stole $340 million from Australians in 2017 – ACCC says this is the biggest loss ever recorded on its books.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Global Stories

Fraud stories

Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough
Opinion

Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough

From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.

By Phil Kernick • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Scammers spoof UK university domains as part of massive fraud campaign
Marketing Technologies

Scammers spoof UK university domains as part of massive fraud campaign

Action Fraud UK is warning people to be wary of any emails they receive that look like they belong to UK university email addresses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018
Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'
Fintech

Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'

IDC names Socure, BioCatch, IdentityMind Global, and Acuant as 'Innovators,' spotlighting their cutting-edge solutions in the evolving identity proofing market.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
Online fraud prevention firm eyes APAC, EMEA markets
Marketing Technologies

Online fraud prevention firm eyes APAC, EMEA markets

Emailage delivers online fraud mitigation and email risk assessment technologies and says eCommerce fraud is a growing problem around the world.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC
Crypto

Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC

Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security's Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018
Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015
Endpoint Protection

Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015

Mobile app fraud has risen by 680% since 2015, as hackers target mobile channels for fraud, according to RSA Security's Q1 2018 Fraud Report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Email fraud attacks take fast and furious approach to their business targets
Email Security

Email fraud attacks take fast and furious approach to their business targets

Email fraud attacks surged 55% last quarter as criminals focus on targeted strikes, with real estate firms among the hardest hit, reports Proofpoint.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Ecommerce is on a roll in APAC, but 18% of consumers still get caught by fraud
Marketing Technologies

Ecommerce is on a roll in APAC, but 18% of consumers still get caught by fraud

Ecommerce is thriving in the Asia Pacific region, but 18% of consumers remain vulnerable to fraud, according to Experian's 2018 report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Securing SWIFT networks vitally important for cyber attack prevention
IoT Security

Securing SWIFT networks vitally important for cyber attack prevention

Businesses that use the SWIFT network must comply with SWIFT's Customer Security Programme (CSP) or face the risk of attacks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Fraud stories

'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders
Fintech

'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders

Is this for real? More often than not these days it can be hard to tell, and it's okay to be a bit suspicious, especially when it comes to fraud.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Kiwi partnership keeping a 'vigilant' eye on fraudsters
University of Waikato

Kiwi partnership keeping a 'vigilant' eye on fraudsters

The University of Waikato and Vigilance are partnering to create a fraud detection tool that can spot data anomalies more accurately.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents
Malware

$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents

The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018