Fake news stories
ASIC steps up takedown of AI investment scam sites
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data protection
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fintech
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phishing
ASIC ramps up AI scam fight as it takes down 11,964 bogus investment websites and warns of slicker ads, fake endorsements and cloaking tactics.
Resemble AI launches deepfake detector & threat report
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Resemble AI unveils free Chrome extension and X bot as chief executive officer Zohaib Ahmed warns synthetic media risks are widening across businesses.
OpenOrigins app aims to prove photos real amid deepfakes
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physical security
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genai
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ai
OpenOrigins launches a free app that cryptographically proves photos and videos are real at capture, tackling deepfake-driven distrust online.
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.
As women, collaborative communications is essential for collective impact
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software development
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social media
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iwd
Amid shrinking newsrooms and polarised platforms, women are turning to collaborative communications as a survival strategy for change.
AI tops global C-suite worries on corporate reputation
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI has become the top corporate reputation fear for global leaders, yet most admit they are underprepared for its fast-rising risks.
Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as CCO amid global expansion
Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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early learning
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bloomberg
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mercedes-benz
Heidi Sayers joins LeadStory as Chief Commercial Officer, supporting the firm's global growth as CEO Cam Price relocates to the US to expand partnerships.
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.
Optus workshop helps over 1,000 students tackle online AI threats
Fri, 27th Jun 2025
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genai
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ai
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digital literacy
Over 1,000 Australian students joined Optus' Digital Thumbprint workshop to learn how to identify AI threats like deepfakes, scams, and online extortion.
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
AI to drive business growth in UK & USA, survey reveals
Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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ai
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investment
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data management
The 2025 VivaTech Confidence Barometer shows high optimism among American and UK business leaders regarding technology, with 87% confident in its potential.
UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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martech
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elections
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hate speech
The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
Alteryx uncovers public vs business opinion of GenAI in new study
Thu, 9th May 2024
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genai
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ai ethics & governance
Alteryx genAI perception study reveals 80% of businesses see value in generative AI, whilst 43% of the public remains sceptical, expressing fears over its future use.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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mfa
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crypto
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
Australian firm Kismet acquires Media.com to combat fake news
Sat, 14th Oct 2023
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martech
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software development
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m&a
Kismet Group acquires Media.com to offer a platform combating misinformation and protecting users' reputation.
Mandiant researchers uncover significant new disinformation campaign
Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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ddos
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
Chinese Government conducts disinformation campaign following Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, say researchers. 72 websites are reportedly involved.
Surfshark releases fake news filter for Chrome and Firefox
Mon, 7th Mar 2022
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vpns
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data privacy
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cloud services
In a bid to prevent the spread of misinformation, Surfshark has announced the release of its fake news warning (FNW) extension for Chrome and Firefox.
The three horsemen of cyber risks: misinformation, disinformation, and fake news
Thu, 4th Nov 2021
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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misinformation
Misleading information has emerged as one of the leading cyber risks in our society, affecting political leaders and the economy, says new study.
New detection tool aims to catch Twitter bots in real time
Thu, 21st May 2020
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x
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bots
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fake news
NortonLifeLock unveils BotSight, a real-time tool designed to detect Twitter bots using machine learning, now in beta for browsers and iOS.
From fake cures to 5G conspiracies: Fake news explodes during COVID-19 pandemic
Tue, 21st Apr 2020
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uc
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supply chain
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5g & beyond
Fake news websites can be identified by their video streaming and advertising partners, according to research from Warwick Business School.