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eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season
Virtual Private Networks

eCommerce platforms face AI-powered cyber threats for 2025 season

eCommerce platforms face rising AI-driven cyber threats ahead of 2025 holidays as attackers exploit vulnerabilities and stolen credentials for fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Nov 2025
Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally
Malware

Black Friday scams soar as fake brand emails target shoppers globally

Over half of Black Friday-themed spam emails are scams, with fraudsters impersonating brands like Amazon to steal personal data worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud
Data Analytics

AI-powered deepfakes drive surge in global business & consumer fraud

AI-driven deepfakes are fuelling a global surge in fraud, with 77% of anti-fraud experts reporting increased incidents and 83% expecting further rises soon.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Risk & Compliance

Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud
Ransomware

AI & phishing attacks highlight human risk in Australian fraud

Australian firms face rising fraud risks as AI-driven phishing attacks exploit human error, urging stronger security culture ahead of International Fraud Awareness Week.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 11th Nov 2025
AI-driven shopping surges, raising new risks for merchants
Risk & Compliance

AI-driven shopping surges, raising new risks for merchants

A survey shows 73% of shoppers use AI tools, raising new fraud risks and liability concerns for merchants during the rise of agentic commerce.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Global scam attempts jump 65% as banks tackle new fraud risks
Email Security

Global scam attempts jump 65% as banks tackle new fraud risks

Global scam attempts have surged 65% over the past year, with smishing rising tenfold as banks worldwide battle increasing fraud risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up
Phishing

Deepfake threat grows as public & business struggle to keep up

Deepfake scams surge worldwide, with 49% of firms hit in 2024 as public and businesses struggle to spot convincing fake videos and audio.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
ReveNet: APAC SMS revenue at risk without urgent operator action
Unified Communications

ReveNet: APAC SMS revenue at risk without urgent operator action

ReveNet warns APAC's USD $55bn A2P SMS revenue faces steep decline without urgent operator action to tackle rising costs, fraud, and fragmented regulation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

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Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush
Multi-factor authentication

Australians warned of AI scams ahead of Black Friday sales rush

Australians are warned of AI-driven Black Friday scams, with fraudsters using advanced tactics to create realistic fake shopping sites and offers.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Nov 2025
Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom
Crypto

Traditional banks face 2026 shakeup as neobanks, fraud & T+1 loom

In 2026, traditional banks will face fierce competition from neobanks, rising fraud risks, and new ISO 20022 rules, forcing urgent modernisation or loss of customers.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ
Ransomware

DEFEND wins global Microsoft award as cyber threats surge in NZ

New Zealand cybersecurity firm DEFEND wins Microsoft's Global Security Partner of the Year amid rising cyber threats to public and private sectors.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
The New Face of Social Engineering
Ransomware

The New Face of Social Engineering

AI-powered social engineering attacks now blend email, text, and deepfake calls, costing enterprises millions and challenging traditional trust models.

By Sandy Kronenberg • 7 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Clue Software launches AI tools to boost investigative efficiency

Clue Software has launched new AI tools designed to enhance investigative efficiency by accelerating intelligence processing and improving threat detection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector
Email Security

New Zealand AI tool launched to expose risks in building sector

A New Zealand AI tool, CheckMyBuilder, helps homeowners and businesses spot risks with builders for NZD $49, using public records to flag issues before contracts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Oct 2025
Human factor key as UK retailers face sharp rise in cyber attacks
Ransomware

Human factor key as UK retailers face sharp rise in cyber attacks

UK retailers report a sharp rise in cyber attacks, with helpdesk scams and human error now key targets necessitating increased security training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cybercriminals use fake invoices & images to outsmart defences
Malware

Cybercriminals use fake invoices & images to outsmart defences

Cybercriminals use ultra-realistic fake Adobe Reader invoices and images with embedded malware to bypass defences, targeting German-speaking regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025