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Betsson turns to Group-IB to tackle online fraud surge

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Betsson adopts Group-IB's real-time fraud tech to counter rising account takeovers, bonus abuse and payment scams across its platforms.
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Australia warned over unpreparedness for drone cyber-attacks

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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Australia's power, water and telecoms at risk as report warns critical infrastructure lacks defences against emerging drone-borne cyber threats.
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Deepfake boom fuels relentless wave of celebrity scams

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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A deepfake surge is driving relentless AI-powered celebrity scams, with persona kits and adaptive fraud campaigns eroding online trust.
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BioCatch warns AI agents will supercharge online fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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BioCatch warns AI shopping agents will turbocharge online fraud, urging banks and retailers to distinguish helpful bots from criminal misuse.
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Fortinet to spotlight cybercrime incentives at Davos

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Fortinet will use Davos to push cross-sector incentives for cyber intel sharing, accountability and deterrence in a booming crime ecosystem.
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Hayo boosts mobile registry to combat SIM swap fraud

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Hayo upgrades its National Mobile Registry with real-time tools to detect SIM swap fraud, stolen phones and illegal devices on networks.
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DroneShield joins Defence counter-drone services panel

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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DroneShield has secured a spot on Defence's LAND 156 counter-drone services panel, positioning it for future C-sUAS capability contracts.
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3DiVi urges phased rollout to cut CCTV facial misfires

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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3DiVi urges cities to phase in facial recognition for CCTV after most operators report surprise spikes in false matches once systems go live.
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Cybersecurity Act drives surge in reporting as attacks rise

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Australia's Cybersecurity Act drives a surge in breach reporting as attacks soar, exposing rising business losses and tougher penalties.
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Fraud expert warns FCA Firm Checker will not stop scams

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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A leading fraud expert says the FCA's new Firm Checker will boost transparency but leave sophisticated social engineering scams largely untouched.
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Dark web sells UK ID packs to bypass bank biometrics

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Dark web vendors sell UK ID packs for about USD $30, helping criminals bypass biometric checks at banks and fintechs, AMLTRIX warns.
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SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
SafePay ransomware is quietly crippling small firms, with leaked data showing over 90% of victims are SMBs and many attacks never disclosed.
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Craig Newmark backs Global Signal Exchange anti-fraud push

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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Craigslist founder Craig Newmark is funding Global Signal Exchange to expand its shared threat data network against rising online fraud.
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SaaS attacks surge as boards turn to AI for defence

Thu, 25th Dec 2025
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Cyber attacks on SaaS platforms are soaring, pushing boards to make AI‑driven security a core strategy as misconfigurations fuel mass breaches.
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AI-fuelled cyber onslaught to hit critical systems by 2026

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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digital transformation
AI-driven hackers are tipped to ramp up attacks on critical infrastructure and governments by 2026, exploiting ageing industrial systems.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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Atturra, Comtrac partner on AI-driven investigation tools

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
Atturra teams with Comtrac to roll out AI-powered investigation tools for Australian law enforcement and regulators via a single service channel.
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Australians lose AUD $432 each on fake online tickets

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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e-commerce
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cybersecurity
One in five Australians has been duped by fake online tickets, losing an average AUD $432 as scams surge ahead of the busy summer events season.
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Avast warns of surge in fake online shops in Australia

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Avast flags 430,000 blocked visits to fake online shops in Australia, warning scam “ghost stores” will surge over summer sales and Christmas.
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Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.