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Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales
Cybersecurity

Over 4,000 fraudulent e-shops mimic post-Christmas sales

Fraudulent e-shops imitating popular fashion brands have exploited post-Christmas sales to steal personal and payment data from unsuspecting shoppers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Google & Cambridge University forge AI research partnership
Artificial Intelligence

Google & Cambridge University forge AI research partnership

Google partners with the University of Cambridge for multi-year AI research, aiming to generate societal benefits and combat climate change responsibly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity
EduTech

EasyDMARC reveals alarming rise in suspicious email activity

EasyDMARC reports a concerning 75% increase in suspicious emails flagged by authentication systems between 2021 and 2023.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
Top tips for staying safe online this festive season
Multi-factor authentication

Top tips for staying safe online this festive season

Protect your Christmas tech presents: Keeper Security advises on safe gift operation to ward off cybercriminals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
Modest growth in M&A activity predicted for next year
Fintech

Modest growth in M&A activity predicted for next year

Biztech Lawyers and Intelliworx predict modest growth in M&A activity, company consolidation, and an upswing in down round investments for 2024 tech industry.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats
Email Security

Hornetsecurity analysis reveals surge in email threats

Hornetsecurity's 2024 report shows a 144% surge in malicious web links in emails, with phishing remaining the top email threat.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023
Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Festive season online shopping spurs rise in luxury brand phishing scams

Cyber threats are on the rise this holiday season, warns Check Point Research, with a 13% increase in malicious files related to online orders and deliveries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2023
Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures
EduTech

Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures

An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia
Email Security

AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia

Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2023

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AI to alter Asia Pacific's cybersecurity landscape by 2024
Security Information and Event Management

AI to alter Asia Pacific's cybersecurity landscape by 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform the Asia Pacific's cybersecurity sector by 2024, presenting new developments and risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance

Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
National Cybersecurity Week: Cyber awareness for non-tech savvy
Multi-factor authentication

National Cybersecurity Week: Cyber awareness for non-tech savvy

National Cybersecurity Week highlights the need to boost cyber awareness, especially for the non-tech savvy group.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2023
Tackling shiftwork fatigue
Risk & Compliance

Tackling shiftwork fatigue

Night workers may stay more alert and productive by eating a light snack, UniSA researchers found in a study of 44 volunteers.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2019
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
Kiwi innovations take centre stage
Wearables

Kiwi innovations take centre stage

Public voting is open as finalists for New Zealand’s innovation awards include solar-powered cow collars, quiet drones and Te Reo Maori smartphones.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017