Cyber fraud stories
Qilin ransomware attack hits sheriff, $48K spent on recovery
Last week
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malware
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Ransomware gang Qilin claimed an April 2025 attack on Tennessee's Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, demanding USD $300,000, with no ransom paid.
Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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identity theft
A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.
Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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email security
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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endpoint protection
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martech
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commerce systems
Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.
Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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gaming
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fintech
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cx
Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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genai
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cybersecurity
Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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devops
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digital entertainment
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apm
Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.
Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Thu, 30th May 2024
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email security
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llms
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ai
Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.
Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud
Fri, 16th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.
New Netsafe alliance formed to combat rising cyber fraud
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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uc
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blockchain
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email security
To combat the rising threat of cyber fraud, a new alliance aims to reinforce consumer safety in banking, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications sectors in NZ.
Protecting your business from deep fake fraud
Sat, 23rd Dec 2023
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biometrics
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mfa
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genai
AI deepfakes surge: a new fraud threat to businesses.
ESET identifies dramatic rise in deceptive SpyLoan apps in APAC region
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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smartphones
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google
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loan platfom
ESET reports a marked increase in deceptive SpyLoan apps targeting the APAC region, posing a serious cyber threat.
CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.
Paystrax selects VikingCloud’s solution to mitigate fraud
Thu, 20th Jul 2023
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martech
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commerce systems
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risk & compliance
VikingCloud’s web risk monitoring solution partnership with Paystrax will ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and card brand requirements.