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Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns
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A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.
Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
3 days ago
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A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams
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McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
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PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.
Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals
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CloudSEK reveals a phishing campaign targeting over 200,000 YouTube creators with fake collaboration emails, jeopardising accounts and spreading scams.
Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
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Trend Micro's 2025 predictions report warns of AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting risks from digital twins and deepfake technologies that could enable identity fraud.
Sinch predicts AI & human synergy in customer service 2025
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Sinch predicts a transformation in digital customer communications by 2025, emphasising AI's role alongside human agents in enhancing engagement.
Netsafe warns New Zealand shoppers of summer scam rise
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Netsafe warns New Zealanders of rising online shopping scams as the summer sales surge, with losses exceeding NZD $2.3 billion this year.
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.
Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
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As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts
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With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.
Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
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Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.
Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
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Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.
UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024
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Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.
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.
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
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Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
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As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
Australian banks criticised for weak email scam defences
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.
NCSC warns of sophisticated scams during Black Friday
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.
Cybercriminals target shoppers with 38 million phishing scams
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.