Cybersecurity

Banks are continuing to play their part in the fight against scammers, as the ABA welcomes a new report showing scam losses fell by almost 26 per cent last year. The ABA acknowledges the release of the 2024 Targeting Scams Report by the National Anti-Scam Centre showing

With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated, smartphone security is more critical than ever. Phone hacks are on the rise, with cybercriminals increasingly targeting mobile devices due to the vast amount of sensitive personal information stored on them, making smartphones a prime target for attacks like

Continuing to drive better outcomes for customers is the key focus of the ABA’s new Banking Code of Practice, being launched today. This new rule book for banks provides customers with safeguards that are not set out in law and includes new provisions offering greater

Cyber threats are evolving at an unprecedented pace, with businesses facing thousands of attacks daily. In response, artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity, enabling organisations to detect and neutralise threats faster than ever before. AI-driven security solutions are no longer optional—they are becoming a fundamental component

Vidit Sehgal, founder and CEO of V4 IT, Australia’s fastest-growing on-site IT support and fix-it service, is warning Australians to be cautious about fake software update notifications, which are becoming an increasingly common tool for cybercriminals. Sehgal warns that his firm is seeing a worrying

Banks welcome the passage today of critical scam fighting legislation to better protect Australians and help drive financial losses down even further. This new Scam Prevention Framework and the industry codes that will follow for banks, telcos and digital platforms are crucial in ongoing efforts to scam-proof

Authorities have texted more than 5000 potential victims in Australia to warn they may have been targeted by romance scammers based in the Philippines. The National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC), in partnership with the AFP-led Joint Policing Cybercrime Collaboration Centre (JPC3), has today texted potential victims,

As we move into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, presenting new challenges for Australian small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Increasing threats like AI-driven phishing and the widespread use of generative AI to enhance cyberattacks mean that businesses must adapt quickly to stay secure.

No generations were left untouched when it came to the threat of hackers in 2024: from the impact of political shakeups, to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks targeting consumers, critical industries and infrastructures, the world was on high alert. Fueled by a dramatic increase in phishing

As Australian businesses return to full swing after the holiday break, employees face an increased risk of falling victim to workplace scams. With many still working remotely, the start of the new year is a prime time for scammers to exploit post-holiday distractions and the