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Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.
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Dissecting the most common email scams that hit Aussie inboxes

Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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MailGuard explains the most common types of email scams, and why some companies are more popular targets for brandjacking than others.
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US takes down Nigerian scammers involved in large scale fraud network

Tue, 30th May 2017
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US Department of Justice took down three of the main perpetrators who were part of a large-scale romance fraud network.
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Aussie tech companies ink exclusive deal to stop fraudulent CNP transactions

Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
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Australia experienced $402 million in fraudulent CNP transactions in the first half of 2016, according to the Australian Payments Clearing Association (APCA).
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Local tech company targets B2B data services market through Alibaba Cloud

Tue, 24th Jan 2017
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Alibaba Cloud partners with Remark Media to offer B2B data solution for Chinese businesses, including fraud detection.
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Why combining technology with standards could combat fraud

Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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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?.
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Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.
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Shoppers warned of increased cyber risk as online shopping takes over

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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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.
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.XXX porn domain gets the green light

Mon, 21st Mar 2011
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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.
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Web scams leapt 22% in 09 – report

Sat, 1st May 2010
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email security
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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.
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The scare factor

Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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physical security
Fake virus warnings are duping users into downloading scareware that installs malware and steals personal data, Symantec warns.
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RSA ups the ante

Sun, 1st Feb 2009
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RSA, the security division of EMC, is expanding its ANZ channel with new appointments and increased investment.