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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.

The Communications Alliance is pushing for a safe harbour in the new Scams Prevention Framework to protect telcos from excessive liabilities.

A Regula survey reveals that over half of Singaporean companies face deepfake fraud, with 56% experiencing audio scams, sparking global concerns.

AUS 3C's report finds Gen Z and Millennials know cybersecurity basics but struggle with consistent use, citing inconvenience and frustration.

Easy Crypto reveals it returned NZD $2.7M to customers affected by fraud, shifting focus from trading volume to security and user protection in the crypto space.

New Zealand cybercrime losses surge to $6.8 million in Q2 2024, with unauthorised access incidents skyrocketing to $3.6 million, NCSC data shows.

Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.

Apple's iPhone 16 launch has cybercriminals posing as early pre-order sites. Kaspersky warns of scams leading to financial losses and stolen personal data.

Complaints about fraud and scams hit a six-year high, with more than half involving bank transfers, as cybercriminals target mobile devices, says FOS.

As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.

Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.

McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.

Fortinet's latest report reveals a surge in cyber threats aimed at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with attacks increasing from 212 million at London 2012 to 4.4 billion for Tokyo 2020.

New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.