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Australian Stories

Identity Theft stories

Quishing attacks rise as QR codes pose new cybersecurity risks

QR code phishing, or Quishing, is on the rise globally, with attacks up 51% as cybercriminals exploit trusted codes to steal data and spread malware.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Customer Experience

Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds

A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

Malware

Cyber experts warn of public Wi-Fi risks in Australia

Cybersecurity experts in Australia are urging local councils and SMEs to safeguard against risks linked to free public Wi-Fi following multiple cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Telstra & CommBank extend partnership to combat fraud

Telstra and CommBank have announced an extension to their partnership, introducing new 'Fraud Indicator' technology to enhance fraud detection and protect against identity theft.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Identity Theft stories

Multi-factor authentication

Experts urge businesses to move beyond passwords for security

On World Password Day, experts urge moving beyond strong passwords to layered security, including MFA and AI, as 79% of attacks now bypass malware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Data Protection

Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus

Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Physical Security

Cyber experts urge parental controls as teen online risks rise

Norton highlights the rising digital risks teens face, urging parents to use controls and communication for safer online experiences amid Netflix's Adolescence series.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

Customer Experience

Identity fraud costs firms USD $7 million annually worldwide

Identity fraud costs businesses USD $7 million yearly worldwide, with Asia Pacific firms facing rising threats from sophisticated attacks, a new study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Exclusive: GBG's Carol Chris on innovation, fraud prevention and growth

Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025

Physical Security

Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos

A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025

Ransomware

Healthcare tops data breach incidents in 2024, surpassing finance

Kroll's latest report reveals the healthcare sector was the most targeted by data breaches in 2024, accounting for 23% of all incidents, surpassing finance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Physical Security

artius.iD welcomes Jeffrey Keplar to advisory board

Artius.iD has appointed Jeffrey Keplar to its Board of Strategic Advisors, aiming to bolster cybersecurity for global financial institutions amid rising digital threats.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Identity Theft stories

Ransomware

Qilin ransomware gang hits US courts & agencies in renewed wave

The ransomware group Qilin claims two cyber-attacks on US government bodies, raising concerns over public sector cybersecurity and service disruptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Physical Security

23andMe bankruptcy raises concerns for genetic data safety

Consumer genomics company 23andMe's bankruptcy has raised serious concerns over the security of sensitive genetic data for its 15 million customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025

Malware

Vivek Ramachandran to discuss cyber threats in Singapore

Vivek Ramachandran, founder of SquareX, will speak at Black Hat Asia on 2nd April 2025, addressing cyber threats to financial institutions at Marina Bay Sands.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025

Data Protection

Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Encryption

Apple's removal of UK iCloud feature raises privacy fears

Apple's removal of the Advanced Data Protection feature from iCloud for UK users raises alarm over data security and privacy, with grave implications for the UK.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025