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Online fraud stories
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in EU crackdown
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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mfa
European authorities and tech firms have disrupted Tycoon 2FA, a major phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts.
OpenID Foundation urges standards for digital estates
Yesterday
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storage
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data protection
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crypto
OpenID Foundation warns that fragmented rules for managing digital estates after death demand global standards before AI deepfakes escalate risks.
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
2 days ago
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malware
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data protection
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surveillance
Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
Phishing gangs weaponise .arpa DNS to evade defences
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Phishing gangs abuse .arpa DNS and IPv6 tunnels to hide brand-impersonation scams in core internet plumbing that most defences ignore.
Ransomware attacks dip but NCC warns threat evolving
Last week
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data protection
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ransomware
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iot security
Global ransomware attacks fell 17% in January, but NCC warns evolving tactics, AI and messaging apps mean risk is not receding.
AI now default tool in fraud & AML, says SEON report
Last week
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gaming
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data protection
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digital transformation
AI has become the default weapon against fraud and AML, but SEON warns fragmented systems mean higher spend and rising operational strain.
Phishing campaigns exploit .arpa DNS to evade filters
Last week
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
Phishing gangs exploit obscure .arpa DNS space and IPv6 tunnels to sneak past reputation-based web filters and lure users to fake sites.
AI-powered fraud threats surge for Australian firms
Last week
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digital transformation
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Australian firms warn generative AI is fuelling unprecedented fraud losses, as most say their defences and tools can no longer keep pace.
Hijacked Google Ads push MacSync malware to Mac users
Last week
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storage
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phishing
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email security
Hijacked Google Ads accounts are serving bogus installers that trick Mac users into running MacSync stealer via fake Evernote guides.
Firms race to counter fast-evolving AI-driven fraud
Last month
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Half of fraud chiefs say fast-changing, AI-powered scams are outpacing their defences, forcing a shift to real-time, adaptive protection.
INTERPOL cybercrime sweep in Africa recovers USD $4.3m
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firewalls
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network security
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phishing
INTERPOL's Africa cybercrime blitz nets 651 arrests, seizes 2,341 devices and recovers USD $4.3m after scams linked to USD $45m losses.
3DiVi sets four-layer defence for face authentication
Last month
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data protection
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devops
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surveillance
3DiVi unveils four-layer defence model to harden face authentication against deepfakes and spoofing as remote ID checks surge globally.
Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA
Last month
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data protection
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digital transformation
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mfa
Australian super funds sit on AUD $3.7 trillion, yet weak, outdated MFA leaves members' retirement savings exposed to rising cyber threats.
AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
AI-fuelled supply chain cyber attacks surge in Asia-Pacific
Last month
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
AI is supercharging supply chain cyber attacks across Asia-Pacific, with Group-IB warning single hacks now threaten thousands of victims.
LummaStealer returns post-takedown with ClickFix ruse
Last month
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mfa
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
LummaStealer roars back after domain takedown, using fake CAPTCHA ClickFix tricks and CastleLoader to spread via routine user actions.
CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Last month
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crypto
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phishing
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physical security
Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.
McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams
Last month
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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mdm
McAfee warns Australians AI-powered romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine's Day, with one in seven victims losing an average AUD $780.
AI-fuelled romance scams surge with deepfake deception
Last month
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven romance scams using deepfakes and chatbots surge, tricking Australians into long-term emotional manipulation and costly frauds.
Experts warn of rising Valentine's Day cyber scams
Last month
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Cyber experts warn Valentine's Day brings a surge in romance and shopping scams, urging users to be wary of links, apps and payment requests.