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APDI consortium launched to tackle Asia-Pacific identity issues
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The Asia Pacific Digital Identity Consortium launched in Hakone, Japan, aiming to enhance digital identity solutions for 4.78 billion people across 36 nations.
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Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
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As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.
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Businesses must embrace forward-thinking cybersecurity solutions in 2025
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As 2024 ends, businesses must prepare for turbulent shifts in cybersecurity, including AI's role and the threats posed by quantum computing.
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Experts warn of AI-driven scams mimicking familiar voices
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Experts warn that AI technology is making scams more sophisticated, with deepfakes and vishing threatening personal information and finances.
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Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025
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Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: AI threats & zero trust focus
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As 2025 approaches, cybersecurity experts warn of heightened threats from advanced AI and geopolitical tensions, urging organisations to innovate for resilience.
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AI's evolving role in ANZ cybersecurity: 2025 outlook
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Vectra AI's 2025 predictions highlight the critical role of AI in cybersecurity for Australia and New Zealand, emphasising the need for measurable outcomes.
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Why identity management is an essential investment for Australian financial services providers in 2025
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Allaying rising concerns about privacy and security is critical for organisations and institutions that want to survive and thrive.
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Australians warned of increased risk of online scams
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As shoppers gear up for the festive season, Australians are being cautioned about a rise in online scams amid a forecasted spend of AUD $11.8 billion.
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Cybercriminals target Olympic Games & concerts in 2024
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Cybercriminals are exploiting major events like the EUROs and Valentine's Day with phishing attacks, prompting warnings for heightened consumer vigilance.
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ESET unveils enhanced home security to combat identity theft
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ESET has introduced ESET HOME Security, an enhanced solution designed to combat identity theft and provide robust protection against cyber threats.
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Gen reports surge in ransomware & mobile threats
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals ransomware payments surged to USD $460 million, while mobile banking threats increased by 166% due to rising scams.
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Gen Q3 report reveals alarming rise in global cyber threats
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Gen's Q3 Threat Report reveals a staggering rise in cyber threats, with ransomware payments hitting $460 million and mobile banking malware incidents soaring.
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Gen's report reveals 614% surge in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks'
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Gen's latest threat report reveals a staggering 614% rise in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks' and highlights growing cybersecurity risks globally.
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Vectra AI enhances platform with new Azure defences
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Vectra AI has expanded its cybersecurity platform to enhance defences for Microsoft Azure, adding over 40 new attacker behaviour detections amid rising threats.
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Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025
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Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.
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Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
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Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.
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ReliaQuest warns of ongoing threat from credential abuse
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ReliaQuest's new report reveals credential abuse is rampant, with alerts for compromised accounts reaching 75% of all issues reported in Q3 2024.
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Join the fight against cyber crime: Enrol in Cyber Wardens training for free
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Small businesses facing increased cyber threats can now access free training through COSBOA's Cyber Wardens program to enhance their security skills.
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Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta
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Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.