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AI website builder Lovable fuels rise in phishing & scams

Tue, 26th Aug 2025
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Cybercriminals exploit AI website builder Lovable to swiftly create phishing and scam sites, lowering barriers for digital crime, warns cybersecurity firm Proofpoint.
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Task scams cost jobseekers millions as Trend Micro warns of surge

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Task scams have cost jobseekers millions, with Trend Micro warning of a surge in frauds using fake jobs to trick victims into losing thousands of dollars.
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MoneyMe partners with SEON to strengthen fraud detection tools

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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MoneyMe partners with SEON to boost fraud detection using advanced device intelligence and behavioural analysis amid business expansion.
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Forter expands tools for retailers to track agentic AI risks

Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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Forter launches new AI agent detection tools to help retailers monitor and mitigate rising fraud and risks in agentic AI-driven digital commerce.
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AI-driven cyber attacks surge as APAC risk leaders feel unprepared

Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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APAC faces a 29% rise in AI-driven cyber attacks, with 98% of risk leaders feeling unprepared to tackle the surge in fraud and tech disruptions.
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Lab 1 report reveals unstructured data heightens breach risks

Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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Lab 1's report on 141 million breached files shows unstructured data, like financial and HR documents, greatly increase risks of fraud and cybercrime.
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Why human vigilance is now more critical than ever

Mon, 14th Jul 2025
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AI amplifies cyber threats, making human vigilance more vital than ever as companies face sophisticated phishing and deepfake attacks.
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Deepfake & AI crime surge poses major threat to business trust

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Trend Micro warns that rising deepfake and AI crimes threaten business trust, with fraudsters using synthetic media to impersonate executives and bypass security.
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Fraud, friction, and the future: Prioritising trust in a high-stakes market

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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A major Australian financial institution lost A$23m from unauthorised transactions, prompting a nationwide push to prioritise trust and fraud prevention in 2024.
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Sumsub & Data Zoo partner to boost global fraud prevention

Thu, 26th Jun 2025
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Sumsub and Data Zoo have partnered to deliver enhanced global fraud prevention and compliance solutions for financial institutions across 170+ jurisdictions.
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SEON expands real-time AML suite with AI-driven risk platform

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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SEON launches AI-powered real-time AML suite, unifying fraud and compliance tools to enhance risk detection and streamline regulatory reporting.
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Akamai launches DNS solution for unified, multicloud security

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Akamai launches DNS Posture Management, offering multicloud visibility and real-time monitoring to enhance DNS security and compliance across major providers.
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SEON expands APAC team as demand for fraud tech solutions rises

Fri, 30th May 2025
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SEON expands its Asia-Pacific team in response to growing demand for advanced fraud prevention and anti-money laundering solutions across the region.
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Australian digital video ads lead APAC in engagement, but risks remain

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Australia leads APAC with top digital video ad engagement but faces rising ad fraud and brand safety risks, says Integral Ad Science report.
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SEO poisoning attack diverts wages using fake payroll websites

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cyberattackers used SEO poisoning to mimic a payroll portal, stealing employee wages via mobile devices in a widespread manufacturing sector fraud uncovered by ReliaQuest.
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Cybercriminals industrialise attacks on hospitality sector, report finds

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Cybercriminals increasingly target Australia's hospitality sector, exploiting digital gaps with sophisticated attacks and dark web services, Trustwave warns.
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Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025

Mon, 5th May 2025
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A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.
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Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
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Fraud against Australian businesses on the rise, report finds

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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A recent report reveals that 61% of Australian businesses face rising fraud incidents, prompting a shift to AI-driven security solutions to combat these threats.
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ConnectID & Caresquare partner to combat NDIS fraud

Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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ConnectID has partnered with Caresquare to enhance identity verification in the NDIS, tackling fraud that costs AUD $2 billion annually.