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Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge
Cloud Security

Hazy Hawk exploits abandoned cloud DNS for global scams surge

Cybersecurity firm Infoblox warns of Hazy Hawk, a threat actor hijacking DNS records from abandoned cloud resources to spread scams and malware worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
Malware

Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos
Physical Security

Emerging multimedia Bitcoin scams use deceptive MMS videos

A study by Proofpoint reveals a rise in Bitcoin scams utilising video attachments in multimedia messages, evolving from static images to deceive victims.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams
Phishing

Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
EduTech

PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales

PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024
Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots
Endpoint Protection

Businesses face $2.58 million in losses per hour from bots

Cequence warns businesses could face average losses of USD $2.58 million per hour this December due to surging malicious bot traffic and fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs
Gaming

Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise
Generative AI

Safety tech sector sees $6.3 billion investment rise

Paladin Capital Group's latest report reveals global Safety Tech investment has surged to $6.3 billion, highlighting steady sector growth amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024
Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams
Unified Communications

Transmit Security report reveals rise in AI-driven fraud scams

Transmit Security's latest report reveals a surge in AI-driven fraud scams, highlighting dark web marketplaces and tools like FraudGPT that empower even novice fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud
Email Security

Bitdefender joins the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat fraud

Bitdefender partners with the Global Anti-Scam Alliance to combat rising AI-driven scams, leveraging its tech expertise to protect global consumers from online fraud.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2024
ESET identifies dramatic rise in deceptive SpyLoan apps in APAC region
Google

ESET identifies dramatic rise in deceptive SpyLoan apps in APAC region

ESET reports a marked increase in deceptive SpyLoan apps targeting the APAC region, posing a serious cyber threat.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud
Firewalls

Australian healthcare plagued with rising rate of cyber fraud

RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024
New Netsafe alliance formed to combat rising cyber fraud
Unified Communications

New Netsafe alliance formed to combat rising cyber fraud

To combat the rising threat of cyber fraud, a new alliance aims to reinforce consumer safety in banking, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications sectors in NZ.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Protecting your business from deep fake fraud
Biometrics

Protecting your business from deep fake fraud

AI deepfakes surge: a new fraud threat to businesses.

By Aaron Saffer • 6 min read • Sat, 23rd Dec 2023
CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
Email Security

CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2023
Paystrax selects VikingCloud's solution to mitigate fraud
Marketing Technologies

Paystrax selects VikingCloud's solution to mitigate fraud

VikingCloud's web risk monitoring solution partnership with Paystrax will ensure compliance with local laws, regulations, and card brand requirements.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2023