Identity Theft stories
Join the fight against cyber crime: Enrol in Cyber Wardens training for free
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Small businesses facing increased cyber threats can now access free training through COSBOA's Cyber Wardens program to enhance their security skills.
Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta
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Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks
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Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.
ReliaQuest links manufacturing breach to Scattered Spider
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An investigation by ReliaQuest reveals a significant cyber intrusion on a manufacturing firm, attributed to Scattered Spider, amid rising ransomware threats.
AI cyberattacks on retailers rise ahead of holiday season
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Imperva reveals that online retailers face a staggering average of 569,884 AI-driven cyberattacks daily as the holiday shopping season approaches.
Identity theft affects 13% of Australians, says Norton
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Thirteen per cent of Australians have fallen victim to identity theft, highlighting urgent concerns over financial stability and mental health, says Norton.
Akamai reveals cybercrime's impact on UK mental health
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New research reveals a 'cybercrime mental health crisis' in the UK, with victims losing an average of GBP £808 and suffering severe emotional distress.
Cyber threats to 2024 US election identified by Fortinet
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Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs warns of rising cyber threats ahead of the 2024 U.S. presidential election, targeting voters and electoral processes.
Three phases in the evolving Australian business conversation about resilience
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Many Australian organisations can mark down 2024 as the year that IT resilience was elevated from a technology to a whole-of-business and whole-of-customer-journey conversation.
Deepfake scams cost Australian businesses millions, research reveals
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Research by Mastercard reveals deepfake scams have targeted 36% of Australians, resulting in millions in losses, with many unaware they're victims.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights collective responsibility for India's digital security
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As Cybersecurity Awareness Month arrives, experts warn of a looming 1.5 million shortfall in cybersecurity professionals by 2025 in India, sparking urgent action.
Deepfake scams target 29% of New Zealanders, costing millions
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Research by Mastercard reveals nearly a third of New Zealanders and 18% of businesses have fallen victim to deepfake scams, costing millions over the past year.
Illegal streaming triples cybercrime risk for Australians
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A new survey reveals that Australians using illegal streaming sites are three times more likely to fall victim to cybercrime, sparking health concerns.
Man fears being target of identity theft after personal details stolen in cyber attack
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An Auckland man fears identity theft after personal details were stolen from Bloom Hearing Specialists, who kept his data for over six years.
Homebuyers warned as property scams surge in spring season
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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Amid a surge in property-related scams, InfoTrack advises caution during this spring’s busy real estate season. Buyers are urged to bolster cyber security.
Most Britons worry over control of personal data online
Mon, 30th Sep 2024
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A Ping Identity survey reveals that 75% of Britons feel they lack control over their online data, fuelling concerns over privacy, fraud, and identity theft.
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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World Patient Safety Day is a timely reminder of the threat hackers and cyber-criminals pose to the country’s most vulnerable.
Indosat launches IMSecure to bolster customer data protection
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has launched IMSecure, reinforcing their commitment to data protection, aiming to fortify customer trust against digital threats.
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
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GenAI’s rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.
Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.