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Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature
Phishing

Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

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.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation
Marketing Technologies

Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation

Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks
Large Language Models

Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks

Kaspersky warns that AI's growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security
Mobile Device Management

Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security

Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud
Physical Security

Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud

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

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions
Artificial Intelligence

Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions

Bumble introduces new tool for users to report AI-generated profiles amidst rising concerns over authenticity and internet love scams in the growing AI-era.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails
Cybersecurity

Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails

ReliaQuest's latest report reveals cybercriminals are exploiting ChatGPT and other AI tools to create near-perfect phishing emails, achieving a 2.8% success rate.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud
Artificial Intelligence

AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Bitdefender reports a surge in AI and deepfake tech use by fraudsters on social media, promoting fake health supplements and miracle cures, targeting millions globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now
Artificial Intelligence

Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees
Unified Communications

Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees

As deepfake technology proliferates, businesses must safeguard employees against emerging scams, highlighted by a recent US$25 million fraud case in Hong Kong.

By Jayden Soh • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online
Marketing Technologies

UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online

The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024
AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide
Marketing Technologies

AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Malware

ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals

A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
The importance of collaborating AI with human expertise
Security Information and Event Management

The importance of collaborating AI with human expertise

AI is reshaping cybersecurity, by spotlighting the powerful synergy between advanced tech and human expertise in thwarting cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer's play
Malware

YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer's play

Cyberattackers are turning to YouTube to spread phishing and malware through sophisticated scams, deceiving users with deepfakes and trusted spokespersons. Stay vigilant.

By Stephen Kho • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election
Generative AI

Report reveals UK voters' fears over AI & deepfakes in election

As the UK election nears, 60% of Britons fear AI and deepfakes could undermine democracy, according to Jumio. Their trust in online political content is dwindling.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents
Email Security

One in four Australian businesses impacted by deepfake incidents

Almost 25% of Australian businesses faced deepfake incidents last year, highlighting the growing threat of AI-powered cyber-attacks, says ISMS.online.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024