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AI-driven identity fraud rises as deepfakes & injection attacks soar

Thu, 27th Nov 2025
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AI-driven identity fraud spikes with deepfakes causing 58% rise in biometric scams and a 40% surge in injection attacks, says Entrust report.
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Infostealer attacks: How hackers steal data from companies

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Infostealer malware exploits employee mistakes to steal sensitive data, posing a severe threat to businesses and client security worldwide.
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10 cybersecurity tips to survive Cyber Monday

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers face scams and cyber threats; follow 10 expert tips to safely secure your data and enjoy the season's best online deals.
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Cyber Monday shoppers urged to safeguard data amid online scams

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Cyber Monday shoppers are urged to protect their data from scams like fake sites, phishing emails and insecure payments during the online shopping surge.
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AI plus breached Identities: The next frontier in identity theft

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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AI-powered identity theft is evolving rapidly, combining stolen personal data from breaches with deepfake tech to create highly convincing, scalable fraud.
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Australians risk scams as poor cyber habits cost AUD $87,000

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Australians lost over AUD $87,000 to scams last year, with risky cyber habits like password reuse and oversharing on social media putting many at threat.
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AI deepfakes fuel rise in celebrity scam losses for Australians

Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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AI-driven deepfake scams using Aussie celebrities like Rebel Wilson cost victims an average of AUD $950, warns McAfee in rising influencer impersonation fraud.
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Australians warned over AI-driven scams ahead of Christmas sales

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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Australians are urged to boost online security as AI-driven scams surge ahead of Christmas, with experts promoting multi-factor authentication and hardware keys.
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BlueVoyant's warning after Qantas and Mango cyber attacks

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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BlueVoyant warns Australian firms after Qantas and Mango suffer breaches via third-party suppliers, highlighting risks in supply chain cyber security.
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Australia ranks high in cyberattacks as AI fuels new risks

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Australia ranks tenth globally for cyberattack frequency, with AI fueling a rise in ransomware and extortion, Microsoft reports in its 2025 Digital Defence Review.
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Most Australians fear AI impact, urge action on tech trust gap

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Most Australians fear losing control amid AI advances, urging urgent government action to build trust and manage the technology's societal impact.
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Bitdefender launches global campaign to combat AI scam threats

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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Bitdefender launches They Wear Our Faces campaign to fight AI-driven scams like deepfakes, warning consumers worldwide to stay alert and protect personal data.
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Australian SMEs urged to bolster cyber defences as attacks surge

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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As cyberattacks rise, Australian SMEs urged to boost defences with staff training and multi-factor authentication during Cybersecurity Awareness Month.
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Barracuda warns of surge in advanced OAuth phishing

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Barracuda warns of a surge in advanced OAuth phishing attacks exploiting Microsoft 365 and other platforms to steal access tokens and bypass multifactor authentication.
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Teens charged in SCATTERED SPIDER cyber attacks as experts warn of ongoing risks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Two UK teenagers linked to SCATTERED SPIDER have been charged for cyberattacks disrupting Transport for London, amid ongoing global cyber threats.
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Australian firms urged to secure code after rising repo attacks

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Australian firms face rising code repository attacks and are urged by Avocado Consulting to tighten security by eradicating secrets and monitoring software supply chains closely.
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Salesloft data breach exposes 700 firms' details via OAuth attack

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Salesloft breach exposed sensitive data of 700+ firms, including Cloudflare and Palo Alto Networks, after hackers exploited OAuth tokens via a prolonged GitHub intrusion.
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Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.
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AMP Bank GO blocks over 1,000 mule accounts with new features

Mon, 1st Sep 2025
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AMP Bank GO has blocked over 1,000 fraudulent accounts in six months using a selfie video verification and numberless cards to enhance security.
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NAB introduces biometric selfies for online account security push

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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NAB now requires new online customers to take biometric selfies and scan ID documents to combat fraud and enhance account security from September.