Identity Theft stories - Page 2
DigiCert updates document signing tool to curb AI fraud
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document management
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digital transformation
DigiCert has revamped its Document Trust Manager to centralise signing controls, as firms battle AI-driven fraud and tougher compliance demands.
CrowdStrike flags faster AI-driven cyber attacks worldwide
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cloud security
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phishing
AI-fuelled cyber attacks are spreading faster worldwide, CrowdStrike warns, as breakout times plummet and criminals weaponise mainstream tools.
Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools
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data protection
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Orange unveils anti-drone service, trusted AI agents and sovereign cloud collaboration tools to bolster secure, resilient enterprise tech.
Survey finds Australians suffering cyber breach fatigue
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data protection
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ransomware
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physical security
Survey finds many Australians shrug off data breach warnings, seeing cyber attacks as inevitable despite rising risks and tailored support calls.
AI & hardship drive surge in Australian loan fraud
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fintech
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physical security
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risk & compliance
AI tools and cost-of-living strain see Australian lenders block AUD $1.5 billion in loan fraud as money mule cases almost double.
Norton unveils Genie scam detection assistant in ChatGPT
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Norton launches Genie scam assistant in ChatGPT, letting users tag @Norton to analyse emails, texts, images and links for fraud risks.
Critical MediaTek flaw lets attackers steal phone crypto
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physical security
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breach prevention
A critical MediaTek boot flaw lets attackers steal PINs and crypto wallets from powered-off Android phones with a 45-second USB attack.
LastPass unveils browser-based Secure Access Essentials
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encryption
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mfa
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cloud security
LastPass launches Secure Access Essentials, a browser-focused suite to secure access to workplace apps, SaaS and unsanctioned AI tools.
Australians overconfident as risky password habits persist
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mfa
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phishing
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physical security
Australians feel confident spotting cyber threats, but most still reuse passwords, share logins and ignore breaches unless directly alerted.
iProov unveils biometric suite to combat deepfake fraud
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mfa
iProov launches a biometric Workforce Solution Suite to verify real human presence and shield employers from deepfake-driven identity fraud.
Bitdefender unmasks global Meta investment scam ads
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phishing
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martech
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physical security
Bitdefender exposes 26,000 Meta ads in 25 countries pushing fake investment schemes, impersonating banks, media and public figures.
Tycoon 2FA phishing service disrupted in major sting
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mfa
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crypto
Police and tech firms have dismantled Tycoon 2FA, a phishing service used to bypass MFA and hijack cloud accounts at industrial scale.
Coruna exploit kit exposes risks for outdated iOS users
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endpoint protection
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pam
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mfa
New Coruna exploit kit shows outdated iOS devices face automated, scalable attacks that can turn compromised phones into corporate gateways.
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
Microsoft & Europol disrupt global Tycoon 2FA scam
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ransomware
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mfa
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crypto
Microsoft and Europol have seized over 300 domains to disrupt Tycoon 2FA, a vast phishing-for-hire service bypassing MFA worldwide.
Why digital identity is the new perimeter in a zero-trust world
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
As firewalls fade, digital identity emerges as the core security perimeter, powering zero-trust strategies across cloud and remote work.
Account Takeover (ATO) fraud: The hidden threat to your business and how to stop it
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malware
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data protection
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surveillance
Silent account takeover fraud is draining billions as criminals hijack real identities; here's how businesses can finally fight back.
AI supercharges LinkedIn phishing risks in Australia
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
AI tools let attackers mine Australians' LinkedIn activity in under 30 minutes, rapidly generating tailored phishing profiles at scale.
Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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martech
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physical security
Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.
AI-powered fraud threats surge for Australian firms
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Australian firms warn generative AI is fuelling unprecedented fraud losses, as most say their defences and tools can no longer keep pace.