Deepfakes stories
Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025
3 days ago
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ransomware
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Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.
AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic
Last week
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social media
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misinformation
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deepfakes
Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.
Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
Last week
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mfa
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ecommerce
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cybersecurity
As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.
Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says
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A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.
Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks
Last month
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storage
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cloud security
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smart home
Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.
AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report
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malware
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phishing
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email security
New research reveals AI impersonation is now the top cyber attack threat, with 52% of security leaders citing social engineering challenges.
Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation
Last month
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martech
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open source
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genai
Adobe's Andy Parsons reveals new tech tools aimed at combatting disinformation and improving content authenticity as part of a broader digital trust initiative.
Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI’s role
Last month
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ransomware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Mandiant Consulting’s Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.
Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.
Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
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data privacy
Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.
Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia
Last month
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ios
Trend Micro has launched the Trend Micro Check app in Australia, using AI to help consumers fight online scams and deepfake threats effectively.
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
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biometrics
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financial systems
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email security
A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.
Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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network security
Web threats in Singapore dropped year-on-year in Q2 2024, with 1.1 million threats detected on Kaspersky Security Network users' computers, landing the country 38th globally.
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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email security
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genai
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
GenAI’s rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.
Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.
McAfee launches Australia’s first AI Deepfake Detector on Lenovo
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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email security
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casb
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data privacy
McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.
Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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phishing
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email security
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Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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martech
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physical security
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power / energy
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.