Fraud stories

Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
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Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.

Cybersecurity firm Cequence joins Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview
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Cybersecurity firm Cequence Security is participating in Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview, leveraging their Microsoft Security expertise.

Exclusive: Why Target Australia partnered with Accertify
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fraud
Accertify is a leading provider of fraud prevention, digital identity, payment gateway solutions and more to customers spanning diverse industries worldwide.

CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
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cybersecurity
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telstra
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.

Squire Technologies launches Mirus, a game-changer in mobile communication
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firewall
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innovation
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email
Squire Technologies introduces Mirus, an innovative messaging platform set to transform mobile and enterprise communication.

Cequence brings API protection to HPE GreenLake Marketplace
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compliance
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exploits
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fraud
Cequence Security offers first-ever API protection on the HPE GreenLake Marketplace, promoting visibility, reduced costs, and minimised business risks.

CBA and NAB combat crime with new digital ID solution
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fraud
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it solutions
Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank have rolled out ConnectID, a digital identity solution to safeguard Australians against fraud and identity theft.

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
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malware
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phishing
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cybersecurity
Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry
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Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on cyber threats facing financial services sector, equipping organisations with mitigation strategies.

Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication
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Sophisticated cyber criminals are beginning to incorporate SIM swapping techniques into their campaigns, according to Entelgy Innotec Security.

OpenX & ExchangeWire highlight sustainable advertising efforts
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japan
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fraud
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data
OpenX and ExchangeWire's report shines light on JAPAC advertising's sustainability efforts & carbon-neutral trend.

1.1 million SMEs risk collapse in current UK economy: CyberSmart
Fri, 4th Aug 2023
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economic downturn
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fraud
According to the survey, 15% of senior SME leaders are willing to commit accounting/tax fraud or evasion to ensure survival.

Australian banks not proactively blocking fraudulent emails
Tue, 1st Aug 2023
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cybersecurity
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proofpoint
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fraud
Due to the extensive amount of sensitive personal and financial data that they store, banking and financial institutions are a prime target for cyber criminals.

Vonage's Protection Suite aims to safeguard against fraud and cyber attacks
Tue, 25th Jul 2023
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data protection
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it automation
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Vonage launches Vonage Protection Suite, a comprehensive set of tools to protect against online fraud and cyber attacks.

eCommerce fraud fast becoming a crisis for merchants
Thu, 13th Jul 2023
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retail
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fraud
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ravelin
eCommerce fraud is growing fast and financially impacting businesses across the globe, according to new research from Ravelin.

Increasing telecom fraud highlights importance of blockchain
Tue, 11th Jul 2023
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cybersecurity
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telecommunications
One of the primary aspects driving market expansion is growing security concerns among telecom enterprises around the world.

TrafficGuard: ad fraud on track to triple this year
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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fraud
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medibank
Traffic Guard says Australian businesses must be serious about tackling ad fraud, with the number of attacks predicted to triple this year.

UK banks leaving customers at risk of email fraud
Fri, 30th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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email security
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fraud
New research from Proofpoint has revealed banking institutions incorporated in the United Kingdom are lagging behind on basic cybersecurity measures.

Global digital payments fraud thriving in 2023 – report
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic has catalysed a digital payments revolution, but fraudsters are taking advantage. Find out how experts are fighting back.

Mobile development needs to step up against data breaches
Wed, 28th Jun 2023
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cybersecurity insurance
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cybersecurity
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data breach
More than a quarter of Australian consumers fear their mobile apps will be breached and need developers to invest more in delivering robust cyber protection.

67% of ASX 200 companies at risk of email fraud – report
Fri, 23rd Jun 2023
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cybersecurity
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email security
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proofpoint
Two-thirds of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners, and employees to higher risks of email fraud.

Teradata and FICO launch integrated, advanced analytic solutions
Fri, 19th May 2023
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data analytics
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teradata
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insurance
Teradata and FICO are partnering to develop integrated advanced analytic solutions for fraud prevention, insurance claims, and supply chain optimisation.

Helping to win the battle to curb SMS and voice fraud
Tue, 2nd May 2023
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cybersecurity
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telecommunications
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scams
Australians lost over $2 Billion to scams in 2021, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

Why fraud teams are investing in AI-powered ID checks
Tue, 14th Mar 2023
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fintech
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cybersecurity
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it automation
Despite recent layoffs in the tech sector and increasing concerns over a lack of funding, fintech companies are taking proactive measures to combat fraud.