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The Ultimate Guide to Phishing

A curated Australian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Phishing.

What to know about Phishing

Phishing, a pervasive form of cybercrime, continues to evolve in sophistication and scale, posing significant risks to individuals and organisations worldwide. This tag gathers extensive insights into phishing tactics, including traditional email scams, spear-phishing, SMS phishing (smishing), and emerging AI-assisted attacks that exploit human vulnerabilities and trusted brand impersonations.

Recent stories highlight the increasing frequency and complexity of phishing attacks, such as operations targeting specific sectors like finance, industrial engineering, and healthcare. Reports reveal how cybercriminal groups adapt by leveraging multi-factor authentication exploits, brandjacking, and sophisticated social engineering to compromise credentials and infiltrate networks.

Readers exploring this tag will gain valuable understanding of how phishing attacks are conducted, who the most vulnerable targets are—from individual contributors to C-suite executives—and what measures organisations and individuals can take to mitigate risks. The tag also delves into cybersecurity solutions, training programs, and industry collaborations designed to bolster phishing resistance, emphasizing the critical role of combining technology, awareness, and proactive defense to combat this ever-changing threat landscape.

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Recent Phishing News

New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know
Spam

New TLDs and phishing risk: What security teams should know

New generic domain extensions due in 2026 could give phishing crews fresh, cheap infrastructure unless security teams prepare early.

Last month

Australian cyber resilience gap widens as recovery plans lag
Data Protection

Australian cyber resilience gap widens as recovery plans lag

Australia cyber chiefs warn recovery planning lags behind threat detection, with only 32% of firms testing continuity or incident response plans.

Last month

TechnologyOne launches InvoiceIQ to curb council fraud
IT Automation

TechnologyOne launches InvoiceIQ to curb council fraud

TechnologyOne adds fraud-detection tools to council finance systems, aiming to spot suspicious supplier changes and invoice manipulation before payments go out.

Last month

Employees outspot managers in CommBank scam research
Management

Employees outspot managers in CommBank scam research

CommBank research finds staff are more likely than managers to spot workplace scams, as email-based payment redirection fraud keeps hitting Australian firms.

Last month

ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
Social Media

ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites

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.

Last month

Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks
Cloud Services

Avocado warns on code repository supply chain attacks

Avocado urges Australian firms to tighten repository security as the ACSC reissues a high alert on active supply chain attacks and secrets sprawl.

Last month

Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions
Malware

Phishing surge targets Gulf after Iran-Israel tensions

Bitdefender reports a 130% jump in phishing and malware activity across Gulf markets, with fake invoices and banking lures driving attacks.

Thu, 26th Mar 2026

Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
Data breach

Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist

Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.

Wed, 11th Mar 2026

Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards
Security Operations Centres

Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards

In 2026, Australian businesses face a decisive test: turn years of AI and cloud investment into real advantage, or fall behind.

Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia
Security Operations Centres

Malicious insider threats outpace negligence in Australia

Malicious insider threats now outpace negligence in Australia, as Mimecast warns rising AI-fuelled attacks are testing outdated security models.

Thu, 5th Mar 2026

AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia
Social Media

AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia

AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.

Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

Cybermate unveils AI cyber safety companion for SMEs
Cloud Services

Cybermate unveils AI cyber safety companion for SMEs

Cybermate launches an AI “safety companion” to give Australian SMEs and community groups real-time guidance on risky cyber decisions.

Fri, 27th Feb 2026

RFDS gaming drive returns to aid remote Queensland care
Malware

RFDS gaming drive returns to aid remote Queensland care

Royal Flying Doctor Service revives its Change the Game drive, rallying gamers to help fund vital aeromedical care across remote Queensland.

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA
Data Protection

Why Australian superannuation funds need to prioritise security for their customers with strong MFA

Australian super funds sit on AUD $3.7 trillion, yet weak, outdated MFA leaves members' retirement savings exposed to rising cyber threats.

Thu, 19th Feb 2026

CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses
Social Media

CBA warns young Aussies of fake job and dating scam losses

Young Australians lose over AUD $2.2 million as fake flexible job offers surge, with scammers recruiting money mules via texts and social media.

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams
Social Media

McAfee warns Australians of AI-fuelled Valentine scams

McAfee warns Australians AI-powered romance scams are surging ahead of Valentine's Day, with one in seven victims losing an average AUD $780.

Fri, 13th Feb 2026

Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident
Data Protection

Arts Centre Melbourne deploys MDR services to contain phishing incident

Arts Centre Melbourne tightens cyber defences after a foiled phishing attack exposed gaps filled by Arctic Wolf's round-the-clock monitoring.

Wed, 11th Feb 2026

Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty
Software Updates

Australians urged to tighten online habits on & off duty

Australians are being warned to sharpen digital habits as AI‑driven phishing and social engineering outpace traditional cyber defences.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge
Social Media

Australians turn to AI for love as dating scams surge

Australians are turning to AI for romance and emotional support as dating app scams soar, with social engineering behind most threats.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026

Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education
Software Updates

Safer Internet Day and the New Reality of Cyber Responsibility in Education

As Safer Internet Day nears, schools face rising cyber threats, third-party risks and new duties that push security into the boardroom.

Tue, 10th Feb 2026