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ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.
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The importance of collaborating AI with human expertise

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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AI is reshaping cybersecurity, by spotlighting the powerful synergy between advanced tech and human expertise in thwarting cyber threats.
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YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer's play

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Cyberattackers are turning to YouTube to spread phishing and malware through sophisticated scams, deceiving users with deepfakes and trusted spokespersons. Stay vigilant.
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Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.
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AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report

Thu, 30th May 2024
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A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.
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There's a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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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.
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CEOs cautious about AI but focused on growth in 2024: Gartner survey

Thu, 23rd May 2024
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In 2024, 62% of CEOs are prioritising growth, the highest since 2014, signalling strong business confidence in recovery. AI tops the agenda post-Digital Transformation.
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Trustwave report highlights public sector's cyber vulnerabilities

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Cyberattacks threaten the public sector's stability and security, Trustwave's new report reveals, urging robust cyber defence to protect critical systems.
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Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Avast's Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
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TikTok to join content authenticity initiative in fight against deepfakes

Fri, 10th May 2024
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TikTok pioneers digital transparency by joining the Content Authenticity Initiative and Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity.
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McAfee & Intel launch advanced AI deepfake detection tech in Australia

Wed, 8th May 2024
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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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Obrela unveils 2023's key cybersecurity trends in new report

Tue, 7th May 2024
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Obrela's Digital Universe Report 2023 unravels the global cybersecurity labyrinth, highlighting increased suspicious internal activity, malware, and policy violation-based attacks, predominantly seen in banking, services, and education sectors.
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Concerns over election-influencing deepfakes soaring

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Australians' concerns over AI-generated deepfakes and their possible impact on elections have surged by 66% in the past year.
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Three ways employees can spot a deepfake scam

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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As deepfake scams surge globally, employees are urged to be vigilant and adopt common-sense checks, including 'liveness' checks and using internal codewords.
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Booming AI deepfake detector market set to hit USD $5.7 million by 2034

Wed, 17th Apr 2024
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Rising concerns over 'deepfakes' pave the way for the booming AI Deepfake Detector Tool Market, which is set to reach over USD $5.7 million by 2034, propelled by advancements in AI and cloud solutions.
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Recorded Future reveals potential AI exploitation in 2024

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Recorded Future warns of looming AI exploitation by cybercriminals in 2024, from using deepfakes to impersonate executives to disinformation campaigns.
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SEON report warns of complex fraud challenges ahead in 2024

Mon, 11th Mar 2024
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SEON's 'Fraud Trends 2024' report warns of growing fraud challenges for businesses, citing AI advancements, Fraud-as-a-Service, and economic pressures as key factors.
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IWD 2024: Emerging threats mean the cyber security industry needs more diversity

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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On International Women's Day 2024, experts cite the need for greater diversity in cyber security, amidst growing threats and the alarmingly low female representation in technical roles.
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AI deepfake scams surge with celebrity voice cloning on social media

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Rise in advanced AI voice cloning scams impersonating celebrities like Oprah and Elon Musk on social media are duping victims in phoney giveaways, reveals security firm Bitdefender.
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Avast thwarts 10 billion cyber attacks, reveals new threats

Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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Avast blocks 10 billion cyber threats, highlighting an alarming surge in new threats as cyber attackers find innovative ways to exploit trusted digital mediums.