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Identity fraud in Europe surges by 150%, deepfakes on the rise
Crypto

Identity fraud in Europe surges by 150%, deepfakes on the rise

Identity fraud in Europe has surged by 150% year-on-year, with deepfake use escalating sharply and businesses reporting widespread challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025
Ransomware

Google Cloud warns of AI escalation in cyber threats by 2025

Google Cloud's 2025 Cybersecurity Forecast warns of rising AI-driven threats and highlights the need for enhanced security measures in the JAPAC region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic
Social Media

AI deepfakes threaten public trust, warns Media Medic

Media Medic warns that AI deepfakes threaten public trust, disrupting legal cases and inciting violence through sophisticated disinformation tactics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says
Marketing Technologies

Nearly half exclude cybersecurity from AI projects, survey says

A recent ISACA study reveals nearly half of companies in Oceania neglect cybersecurity teams in AI development, raising concerns over potential vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024
Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks
Storage

Trend Micro hosts Pwn2Own Ireland to tackle AI risks

Trend Micro has launched the Pwn2Own Ireland contest to uncover vulnerabilities in AI-enabled consumer devices, supported by Meta, Synology, and QNAP.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report
Malware

AI impersonation emerges as top cyber threat in new report

New research reveals AI impersonation is now the top cyber attack threat, with 52% of security leaders citing social engineering challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Adobe's Andy Parsons discusses efforts to combat disinformation

Adobe's Andy Parsons reveals new tech tools aimed at combatting disinformation and improving content authenticity as part of a broader digital trust initiative.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024
Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role
Ransomware

Exclusive: Mandiant Consulting highlights evolving cyber threats and AI's role

Mandiant Consulting's Jurgen Kutcher warns of evolving cyber threats, zero-day vulnerabilities, and the transformative role of AI in both attacks and defences.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2024
Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds
Data Protection

Deepfake threat worries 94% of IT professionals, report finds

A report from IRONSCALES reveals that over 94% of IT professionals are concerned about deepfake technologies threatening cybersecurity amid a pivotal election year.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester
Identity and Access Management

Cybercrime to cost $12 trillion by 2025, says Forrester

Forrester's 2025 Predictions report warns of $12 trillion cybercrime costs by 2025, urging firms to respond to evolving risks with proactive security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers
Email Security

Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

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

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks
Ransomware

Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks

Gen's Q2/2024 Threat Report reveals a dramatic 46% rise in cyberattacks, driven by sophisticated AI scams and ransomware, with over a billion attacks thwarted monthly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Gen's report reveals 614% surge in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks'
Malware

Gen's report reveals 614% surge in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks'

Gen's latest threat report reveals a staggering 614% rise in 'Scam-Yourself Attacks' and highlights growing cybersecurity risks globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales
Multi-factor authentication

Australian shoppers brace for record Black Friday sales

As Australians gear up for a record-breaking shopping season, concerns about online scams heighten, with potential spending surpassing $69.7 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024
Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia
iOS

Trend Micro launches app to combat online scams in Australia

Trend Micro has launched the Trend Micro Check app in Australia, using AI to help consumers fight online scams and deepfake threats effectively.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected
Biometrics

Deepfake fraud rises: 56% of Singapore firms affected

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

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns
Malware

Web threats in Singapore drop; AI sparks new security concerns

Web threats in Singapore dropped year-on-year in Q2 2024, with 1.1 million threats detected on Kaspersky Security Network users' computers, landing the country 38th globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Phishing

GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses

GenAI's rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.

By Crispin Kerr • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2024