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Gen reveals 24% rise in ransomware attacks on consumers

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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Threat report shows that within the consumer threat landscape, a popular delivery technique is hiding ransomware payload in pirated content.
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Gen report reveals sharp rise in AI-powered cyberattacks

Fri, 13th Sep 2024
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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.
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Reclaiming our data with holistic identity in an AI-driven future

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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As AI grows, data privacy is a growing concern. Tech leaders like Meta and Microsoft race for AI dominance, while Affinidi champions data ownership with Holistic Identity.
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Optus saves Australians USD $250 million with Call Stop feature

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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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.
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby discusses responsible AI innovation

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Adobe's Chandra Sinnathamby has stressed the company's commitment to responsible innovation in AI, focusing on transparency, trust, and sustainability.
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Kaspersky warns of AI's growing use in sophisticated attacks

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Kaspersky warns that AI's growing accessibility is enabling cybercriminals to launch sophisticated attacks, making robust AI defences crucial.
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Beyond Identity launches RealityCheck for Zoom security

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Beyond Identity's RealityCheck enhances Zoom security, combating AI deception and deepfakes with robust identity and device verification, ensuring safe digital interactions.
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Trend Micro enhances platform to combat AI-based deepfake fraud

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.
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Bumble introduces reporting for AI-generated profile suspicions

Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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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.
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Cybercriminals exploit ChatGPT for near-perfect phishing emails

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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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.
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AI deepfake scams rise in health supplement fraud

Fri, 12th Jul 2024
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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.
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Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.
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Safeguarding businesses against deepfake threats to employees

Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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As deepfake technology proliferates, businesses must safeguard employees against emerging scams, highlighted by a recent US$25 million fraud case in Hong Kong.
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UN releases global principles to tackle misinformation online

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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The UN's new Global Principles for Information Integrity aim to curb online misinformation and hate speech, facing critique for not addressing deepfakes.
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AI advances spark both optimism & apprehension worldwide

Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
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Advances in AI spark both optimism and worry, with experts debating its impact on marketing, democracy, and human existence.
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ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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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.
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The importance of collaborating AI with human expertise

Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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AI is reshaping cybersecurity, by spotlighting the powerful synergy between advanced tech and human expertise in thwarting cyber threats.
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YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer's play

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Cyberattackers are turning to YouTube to spread phishing and malware through sophisticated scams, deceiving users with deepfakes and trusted spokespersons. Stay vigilant.
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Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.
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AI-driven identity fraud on the rise, says Signicat report

Thu, 30th May 2024
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A new report by Signicat and Consult Hyperion reveals the growing threat of AI-driven identity fraud across Europe, urging financial institutions to boost their defences.