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McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia
Wed, 8th May 2024
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data privacy
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.
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We are making cyber security simple for Australian small business
Tue, 7th May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australia's leading bank and telecoms firm collaborate with COSBOA to simplify cybersecurity for small businesses, launching free security training, 'Cyber Wardens'.
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What is vishing? Tips to spot and avoid voice phishing scams
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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As vishing scams persist, we explore its mechanisms, common tactics, and how to deter these voice phishing attacks, safeguarding your personal data and finances.
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Grok Academy invites NZ students to third annual Cyber Comp
Wed, 1st May 2024
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encryption
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Grok Academy invites students to join the annual Cyber Comp, a four-week cybersecurity challenge aimed at teaching online safety skills nationwide.
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The messaging evolution and the fight against fraud
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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data protection
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email security
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apm
SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.
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Australians show interest in using AI for online dating
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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norton
Over 50% of Australian online daters show interest in using AI to enhance their dating experience and avoid scams, according to a Norton survey.
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New Zealand online daters turn to AI for love amid increased scams
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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email security
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ai
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online dating
More than half of New Zealand's online daters are open to using AI as a dating coach, despite increasing risks such as dating scams, reveals Norton's Cyber Safety Insights Report 2024.
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AI & ML form critical defence against digital deception
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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data analytics
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ai
AI and machine learning form the vanguard of defence against increasingly sophisticated, AI-enhanced digital scams.
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Telegram users targeted in cryptocurrency scam, Kaspersky reports
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
As Telegram's cryptocurrency, Toncoin, gains popularity, Kaspersky researchers warn of a scam exploiting users through false 'earning programs', causing irreversible losses.
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AI scams prompt need for advanced fraud-detection technologies
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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Urgency grows for advanced fraud-detecting tech amid rising AI-backed scams, with a McDonald's scam highlighting the potential for proactive AI defence mechanisms.
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Watch out! There are hidden dangers lurking in your PDFs
Mon, 15th Apr 2024
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email security
PDFs' convenience inadvertently aiding cybercriminals: Avast researchers reveal PDF files increasingly exploited to distribute malware and carry out scams.
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Review: Avast Ultimate Business Security - comprehensive to say the least
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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data protection
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malware
Avast Ultimate Business Security emerges as a robust cybersecurity solution offering antivirus, online privacy tools, and automated patch management.
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Australian businesses fortify defences amid rising financial fraud
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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email security
Australian businesses tighten cyber defences amid a 354% surge in account takeover fraud, resulting in a record $3.1B loss, calling for strategies that balance fraud prevention with user experience.
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Australia's growing love for cryptocurrency shakes investment norms
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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data protection
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
In Australia, around 4.5 million citizens now own cryptocurrency, led by brokerage and asset management firm Caleb and Brown.
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Spark unveils online protections against cyber hazards & scams
Fri, 22nd Mar 2024
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phishing
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email security
Spark is set to boost customer online safety with new features, including an automated text scam firewall and filters to block malware, phishing, and child sexual abuse materials.
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Cybercrime reports drop in NZ, but threats persist
Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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phishing
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Despite a reported decrease in cybercrime incidents to CERT NZ in 2023, authorities warn persistent and evolving threats.
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New Zealand start-up SellWise seeks to revolutionise secondhand trading
Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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email security
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nz
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scams
New Zealand start-up SellWise aims to radically overhaul secondhand trading by addressing frustrations with existing platforms and promising an intuitive, streamlined experience.
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Netsafe allies with CYBERA for enhanced scam recovery
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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email security
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netsafe
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scams
Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.
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Australia introduces Scam Safe Accord to combat AUD $3.1bn scam crisis
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Australia’s banking sector unveiled the Scam Safe Accord, a comprehensive plan that includes advanced tech tactics to combat an AUD $3.1 billion scam crisis that surged by 253% over two years.
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Singtel's SingVerify to tackle scams, boost digital security
Tue, 12th Mar 2024
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malware
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email security
Singtel introduces SingVerify, a novel digital security toolkit aimed at combating scams by verifying customer identities in real-time.