Scams stories - Page 5

As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.

Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.

BioCatch's latest report reveals a dramatic shift in the APAC fraud landscape, with 70% of scams now stemming from mobile apps, highlighting new vulnerabilities.

As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.

A new study reveals a rise in scam emails and texts since 2022, with Brits receiving 240 annually, costing over GBP £500 million in H1 2023.

Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.

Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia’s small businesses from costly cyber threats.

Bitdefender's report uncovers Discord as a hotbed for malware, phishing, and scams, with 50,000 dangerous links detected in six months, targeting Australia and Indonesia among others.

Australia Post research reveals 73% of Australians have encountered package delivery scams, urging the use of official apps for parcel tracking to thwart schemes.

Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.

AI-generated deepfakes are fuelling a new era of investment scams, featuring familiar faces to deceive us. Here's how to spot and avoid these high-tech traps.

VIPRE Security Group's Q1 2024 report highlights surging email threats from leading spam sources, new scams, and a notable rise in phishing attacks.

Avast’s Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.

ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.

VIPRE's Q1 2024 report reveals evolving email threats, with the US leading in spam origin and industries like manufacturing and government increasingly targeted.

Report reveals increase in fraud cases amongst banks, with money laundering, account takeovers, and AI-generated threats posing significant risks.

McAfee and Intel join forces to launch an advanced AI-powered tool capable of detecting deepfakes, addressing rising public concern in Australia over AI manipulation scams.

Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.