Identity Theft stories
iProov report warns of soaring iOS injection attacks
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iProov warns iOS injection attacks surged 1,151% in late 2025 as generative AI fuels deepfake impersonation and identity fraud.
Australians fear identity theft as online fraud rises
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Australians wary of AI fraud checks as Experian data shows 56% have faced online scams or identity theft, with millennials hit hardest.
ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
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ASIC ramps up AI scam fight as it takes down 11,964 bogus investment websites and warns of slicker ads, fake endorsements and cloaking tactics.
Building digital trust: Data quality provides a scalable path
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Data quality gives banks a scalable route to digital trust, cutting fraud and false positives while speeding onboarding, KYB and AI-driven checks.
Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
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Avocado urges Australian firms to tighten repository security as the ACSC reissues a high alert on active supply chain attacks and secrets sprawl.
Attackers turn trusted tools into cyber weapon
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Attackers abuse trusted tools, remote support software and stolen SSO sessions to breach systems, ReliaQuest says.
SonicWall flags SMB cyber gaps as attacks rise 20.8%
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SonicWall says small firms are being hit hardest by basic security lapses as ransomware, bot traffic and identity theft keep climbing.
North Korean operatives target Australian jobs, DTEX warns
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DTEX warns North Korean operatives are using false identities to secure Australian tech jobs, with some applicants aided by AI and deepfakes.
Banks issue warning over AI-powered identity fraud risks
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US banks and regulators are urged to adopt passkeys, mobile driving licences and tougher verification as generative AI fuels deepfake fraud.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
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Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
APAC cybercrime rises 12% as synthetic fraud surges
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APAC cybercrime climbs as synthetic identity fraud accelerates, with desktop-browser attacks, login pressure and bot activity fuelling losses.
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
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DigiCert has revamped its Document Trust Manager to centralise signing controls, as firms battle AI-driven fraud and tougher compliance demands.
CrowdStrike flags faster AI-driven cyber attacks worldwide
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AI-fuelled cyber attacks are spreading faster worldwide, CrowdStrike warns, as breakout times plummet and criminals weaponise mainstream tools.
Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools
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Orange unveils anti-drone service, trusted AI agents and sovereign cloud collaboration tools to bolster secure, resilient enterprise tech.
Survey finds Australians suffering cyber breach fatigue
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Survey finds many Australians shrug off data breach warnings, seeing cyber attacks as inevitable despite rising risks and tailored support calls.
AI & hardship drive surge in Australian loan fraud
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AI tools and cost-of-living strain see Australian lenders block AUD $1.5 billion in loan fraud as money mule cases almost double.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto
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A critical MediaTek boot flaw lets attackers steal PINs and crypto wallets from powered-off Android phones with a 45-second USB attack.
LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials
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LastPass launches Secure Access Essentials, a browser-focused suite to secure access to workplace apps, SaaS and unsanctioned AI tools.
Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
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Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.