Identity Theft stories
Digital identity urged as cyber fraud rocks Australian real estate
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physical security
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Cyber scams and payment fraud are surging in Australian real estate, prompting experts to push for digital identity solutions to boost security and cut risks.
Canadians lose trust after data breaches, with AI seen as risky
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digital transformation
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biometrics
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advanced persistent threat protection
Nearly 8 in 10 Canadians would stop using a company after a data breach, with many seeing AI as a risk to their personal data and trust.
Experian & GBG expand partnership to boost fraud prevention
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data analytics
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fintech
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physical security
Experian and GBG expand their partnership to offer advanced fraud prevention and identity verification across Australia and New Zealand for faster, safer onboarding.
Phishing-as-a-Service drives surge in cybercrime for 2025
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saas
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firewalls
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encryption
Phishing-as-a-Service, powering 60-70% of attacks, is lowering barriers in cybercrime, letting novices launch large-scale scams in 2025.
Kiwis warned over AI-driven scams as tax season boosts risks
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Kiwis face rising AI-driven scams this tax season, with cybercriminals using stolen data and fake Inland Revenue contacts to target taxpayers.
Basic security controls could prevent most major data breaches
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Basic cyber security controls could prevent the majority of major data breaches, says analysis of UK and Australian data affecting tens of millions annually.
HMRC hit by GBP £47 million phishing scam affecting 100,000
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data protection
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phishing
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physical security
HMRC has lost GBP £47 million in a phishing scam affecting 100,000 taxpayers, exposing vulnerabilities in government cybersecurity protocols.
AI accelerates identity fraud as firms overestimate defences
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fintech
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physical security
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ai
Significant rise in identity fraud targeting European firms, with 59% reporting more attacks despite 74% feeling confident in their defences, Signicat finds.
APAC Retailers Embrace AI Amid Shifting Consumer Preferences
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Over a third of APAC consumers now use AI for shopping, boosting convenience and new brand discoveries, says Adyen's 2025 report.
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
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cloud security
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
AI-driven cyber scams surge as phishing & fake updates rise
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
AI-driven cyber scams soar globally with phishing up 466% and fake browser updates rising 1,700%, exposing millions to data breaches and financial theft.
ExtensionPedia launches with risk scores for 200K browser add-ons
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data protection
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physical security
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genai
LayerX Security launches ExtensionPedia, offering detailed risk scores for 200,000+ browser add-ons across Chrome, Edge, and Firefox to enhance user security.
Adidas data breach highlights supply chain risk for retailers
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data protection
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phishing
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martech
Adidas has suffered a data breach via a third-party provider, exposing customer information and highlighting rising cyber risks in retail supply chains.
Exclusive: Cyber expert Louise Hanna warns education, proactive strategies lacking
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
Cybersecurity expert Louise Hanna warns Australian organisations lack education and proactive strategies, urging caution amid AI hype and supply chain risks.
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.
Legal Aid Agency cyber-attack exposes data of applicants
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data protection
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physical security
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breach prevention
The Legal Aid Agency faced a major cyber-attack exposing data of hundreds of thousands of applicants, raising serious concerns over sensitive personal information security.
Willis names Leah Mooney as Pacific consulting head for cyber risk
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physical security
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
Leah Mooney has been appointed Pacific Consulting Leader for Technology, Cyber and Privacy Risk at Willis, bringing over 20 years of expertise to the role.
UK unveils £16 million plan to boost retail cyber defences
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martech
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advanced persistent threat protection
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physical security
The UK Government launches £16 million cybersecurity boost for retailers amid rising attacks, including a high-profile Dior data breach affecting global customers.
Coinbase offers USD $20 million bounty after insider data breach
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data protection
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mfa
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fintech
Coinbase says a data breach affected around 1% of users, with cybercriminals demanding a USD $20 million ransom, which was firmly rejected by the firm.
First-party fraud now top global threat, outpacing scams
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phishing
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physical security
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email security
First-party fraud now tops global cyberattacks, rising to 36% of cases in 2024, according to LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Cybercrime Report.