Fraud stories - Page 12
Protecting organisations against internal fraud
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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Most companies tend to take a basic approach that focuses on numbers and compliance, without much room for grey areas or negotiation.
Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.
Four major business risks you should watch out for
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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risk & compliance
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Internal and external risks accompany the digitisation of businesses, with fraud being a major concern for companies, says SAP Concur.
Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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financial systems
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Unfortunately the Xero Security team is all too aware of fraud. We see it affecting our customers and community as an almost daily event.
'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders
Tue, 13th Nov 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
Is this for real? More often than not these days it can be hard to tell, and it’s okay to be a bit suspicious, especially when it comes to fraud.
How can Australian merchants turn the tide on CNP fraud?
Tue, 2nd Oct 2018
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email security
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fraud
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emailage
Australian merchants have lost AUD $476 million to CNP fraud in the past year. With fraud accounting for 78% of all payment issues, businesses must act now.
ACCC issues warning about new twist on remote access scams
Tue, 28th Aug 2018
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The ACCC has issued another warning to Australians to be wary of scam tactics, as victims continue to lose large sums of money.
Dixons Carphone data breach toll rises to 10m customers
Wed, 1st Aug 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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data breach
The company admits that approximately 10 million records containing personal data may have been accessed during the 2017 breach.
Investment scams a 'heartbreaking' reality as Australians lose millions
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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cybersecurity
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scams
So far in 2018 Australians have lost more than $26 million to investment scams. Already monthly losses have increased 117% since last year.
Why a cybersecurity awareness week is just not enough
Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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From personal privacy to online scams, it seems almost every IT security-related issue now has its very own awareness week.
Scammers spoof UK university domains as part of massive fraud campaign
Thu, 19th Jul 2018
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email security
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Action Fraud UK is warning people to be wary of any emails they receive that look like they belong to UK university email addresses.
Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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fraud
IDC names Socure, BioCatch, IdentityMind Global, and Acuant as 'Innovators,' spotlighting their cutting-edge solutions in the evolving identity proofing market.
Kiwi partnership keeping a 'vigilant' eye on fraudsters
Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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The University of Waikato and Vigilance are partnering to create a fraud detection tool that can spot data anomalies more accurately.
Why Australian businesses should add cybersecurity to the end of financial year checklist
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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cybersecurity insurance
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cloud security
Australian organisations should be looking at their ICT security as part of their planning process for the new financial year.
Online fraud prevention firm eyes APAC, EMEA markets
Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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email security
Emailage delivers online fraud mitigation and email risk assessment technologies and says eCommerce fraud is a growing problem around the world.
Interview: RSA Security decodes digital fraud and its effects on APAC
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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cryptocurrency
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fintech
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blockchain
Digital fraud in APAC is rising as online threats evolve. RSA Security’s Richard Booth highlights key risks and strategies to stay protected.
$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents
Wed, 30th May 2018
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ransomware
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phishing
The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.
Transport in NSW: do easier 'tap ons' make for compromised security?
Fri, 25th May 2018
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Commuters will now be able to 'tap on' with credit cards or digital wallets, but they might be opening themselves up to security threats in doing so.
Mobile app fraud transactions have skyrocketed 680% since 2015
Thu, 24th May 2018
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endpoint protection
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Mobile app fraud has risen by 680% since 2015, as hackers target mobile channels for fraud, according to RSA Security's Q1 2018 Fraud Report.
National Scams Awareness Week: Australians lost $340m in 2017
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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email security
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Scammers stole $340 million from Australians in 2017 – ACCC says this is the biggest loss ever recorded on its books.