Fraud stories - Page 16
Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions
Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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opinion
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fraud
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experian
With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.
Dissecting the most common email scams that hit Aussie inboxes
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
MailGuard explains the most common types of email scams, and why some companies are more popular targets for brandjacking than others.
US takes down Nigerian scammers involved in large scale fraud network
Tue, 30th May 2017
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
US Department of Justice took down three of the main perpetrators who were part of a large-scale romance fraud network.
Aussie tech companies ink exclusive deal to stop fraudulent CNP transactions
Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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uc
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contact centre
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fraud
Australia experienced $402 million in fraudulent CNP transactions in the first half of 2016, according to the Australian Payments Clearing Association (APCA).
Local tech company targets B2B data services market through Alibaba Cloud
Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Alibaba Cloud partners with Remark Media to offer B2B data solution for Chinese businesses, including fraud detection.
Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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software development
Fraud is still on the increase due to the use of new technologies, causing losses to both users and companies. What is being done to avoid this?.
Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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fraud
Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.
Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over
Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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vpns
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
More than half of UK consumers now do the majority of their shopping online, but hackers are also taking advantage.
.XXX porn domain gets the green light
Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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icann
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fraud
ICANN approves .xxx domain for porn sites, marking a new era for adult content online, with rollout expected by mid-year.
Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report
Sat, 1st May 2010
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email security
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scams
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fbi
The FBI's 2009 Internet Crime Report reveals a 22.3% surge in web scams, with total financial losses hitting USD $559.7 million.
The scare factor
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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malware
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phishing
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physical security
Fake virus warnings are duping users into downloading scareware that installs malware and steals personal data, Symantec warns.
RSA ups the ante
Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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emc
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support
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resellers
RSA, the security division of EMC, is expanding its ANZ channel with new appointments and increased investment.