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Case Study: How Sportsbet revolutionised fraud prevention with Accertify
Customer Experience

Case Study: How Sportsbet revolutionised fraud prevention with Accertify

Sportsbet reduced fraud loss by over 80% and decreased chargebacks over 82% by collaborating with Accertify, revolutionising fraud prevention in the online wagering industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2023
Festive online shopping security a rising concern for consumers
Multi-factor authentication

Festive online shopping security a rising concern for consumers

Australian consumers are increasingly concerned about online shopping security, especially amid the festive season, reveals recent survey.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023
Exclusive: Why Target Australia partnered with Accertify
Case Study

Exclusive: Why Target Australia partnered with Accertify

Accertify is a leading provider of fraud prevention, digital identity, payment gateway solutions and more to customers spanning diverse industries worldwide.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2023
CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
Email Security

CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
CBA and NAB combat crime with new digital ID solution
Fraud

CBA and NAB combat crime with new digital ID solution

Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank have rolled out ConnectID, a digital identity solution to safeguard Australians against fraud and identity theft.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2023

Global Stories

Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy
Digital Transformation

Rising cyber threats challenge Southeast Asia's booming digital economy

As Southeast Asia's digital economy rapidly reaches $100bn, it is attracting cyber criminals, with 28% of businesses observing an increase in threats alongside their digital expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection
Biometrics

Daon's xSentinel tackles synthetic audio threats through real-time detection

Daon has launched xSentinel, a real-time detection system designed to protect organisations from synthetic audio threats, including deepfakes and AI-generated voice attacks.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Multi-factor authentication

AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen

Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023
Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers
Online shopping

Cybercrime threat escalation prompts vigilance for Black Friday shoppers

Alarming data shows cybercriminals escalating efforts to exploit Black Friday, with a 135% increase in fake retail sites.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
Cybersecurity firm Cequence joins Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cybersecurity firm Cequence joins Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview

Cybersecurity firm Cequence Security is participating in Microsoft's Security Copilot Private Preview, leveraging their Microsoft Security expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Nov 2023
Squire Technologies launches Mirus, a game-changer in mobile communication
Firewalls

Squire Technologies launches Mirus, a game-changer in mobile communication

Squire Technologies introduces Mirus, an innovative messaging platform set to transform mobile and enterprise communication.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2023
The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team
Fintech

The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network Announces New CEO & Senior Team

The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) has hired a new CEO, COO and Executive Chair to lead its growth journey.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
Cequence brings API protection to HPE GreenLake Marketplace
Risk & Compliance

Cequence brings API protection to HPE GreenLake Marketplace

Cequence Security offers first-ever API protection on the HPE GreenLake Marketplace, promoting visibility, reduced costs, and minimised business risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Oct 2023
Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes
Malware

Gen Z & millennials: the most vulnerable to cybercrimes

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2023
Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on financial services industry

Trustwave SpiderLabs releases report on cyber threats facing financial services sector, equipping organisations with mitigation strategies.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023
Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication
Email Security

Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication

Sophisticated cyber criminals are beginning to incorporate SIM swapping techniques into their campaigns, according to Entelgy Innotec Security.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Predicted surge in AI-fuelled scams in 2024 demands increased vigilance

Rising AI-powered scams forecasted for 2024 necessitate increased vigilance amid financial scams' surge from UK and Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023