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Deepfakes meet instant payments: Why Westpac’s warning is a P&L and trust problem for every Australian bank

AI-fuelled impersonation is no longer a fringe cyber risk—it’s an enterprise risk that hits revenue, customer trust and regulatory exposure. Westpac’s alert on deepfake voice and video scams signals a structural shift: fraudsters now scale ‘human’ ...

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Alliance criticises government’s reported gambling reform plans

In a move that has sparked significant debate, the federal government's reported plans to ...

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Alliance criticises government’s reported gambling reform plans

Holiday scams are now a P&L risk: Why Australian brands must treat cyber fraud as a growth problem, not just an IT issue

The festive fraud spike isn’t simply a consumer cautionary tale—it’s a balance sheet and ...

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Holiday scams are now a P&L risk: Why Australian brands must treat cyber fraud as a growth problem, not just an IT issue

Trend Micro forecasts a new era of AI-driven scams by 2026

In a comprehensive report released today, cybersecurity leader Trend Micro Incorporated ...

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Trend Micro forecasts a new era of AI-driven scams by 2026

Australians urged to stay vigilant as holiday scammers ramp up activity

As the festive season approaches, Australians are being warned to be on high alert for a surge in scam activities. With the increase in online shopping, travel ...

Scam alert: Trend Micro warns Aussies to be vigilant as Black Friday approaches

As Australians prepare to dive into Black Friday shopping, cybersecurity firm Trend Micro ...

Economic stress leaves Australians vulnerable to job and financial scams

As Australians brace for the holiday season, a significant increase in job and financial ...

AI-driven investment scams explode: Millions of fraudulent sites blocked, billions lost

In an alarming trend that has caught the attention of cybersecurity experts worldwide, the ...

From awareness to accountability: Banks turn scam prevention into a core P&L discipline

Scam Awareness Week is the headline, but the real story is a structural shift: fraud prevention is moving from compliance footnote to board-level ...

Inside ANZ’s $100m scam‑fight playbook: how banks can turn awareness into prevention

Public-service messaging won’t stop modern scammers. Australia’s banks are moving from posters to prevention, blending AI, network controls and ...

ANZ warns Australians to stay alert for scams during end of financial year

ANZ is warning customers to remain vigilant during the end of financial year period as scammers attempt to target Australians during tax time.

ANZ warns customers of potential scam surge following RBA rate cut

ANZ has issued a warning to customers about a potential rise in scam activity following the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to lower the cash ...

Financial Basics Foundation warns of e-commerce ‘gamification’ targeting Gen Z shoppers

The Financial Basics Foundation has raised concerns over the impact of increasingly sophisticated digital marketing tactics on young consumers during ...

ANZ warns Australians of scam risks following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

ANZ is urging customers and the broader community to remain vigilant against scammers impersonating trusted organisations in the wake of Ex-Tropical ...

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Deepfakes meet instant payments: Why Westpac’s warning is a P&L and trust problem for every Australian bank

Alliance criticises government’s reported gambling reform plans

Holiday scams are now a P&L risk: Why Australian brands must treat cyber fraud as a growth problem, not just an IT issue

Trend Micro forecasts a new era of AI-driven scams by 2026

Australians urged to stay vigilant as holiday scammers ramp up activity

Scam alert: Trend Micro warns Aussies to be vigilant as Black Friday approaches

Economic stress leaves Australians vulnerable to job and financial scams

AI-driven investment scams explode: Millions of fraudulent sites blocked, billions lost

From awareness to accountability: Banks turn scam prevention into a core P&L discipline

Inside ANZ’s $100m scam‑fight playbook: how banks can turn awareness into prevention

ANZ warns Australians to stay alert for scams during end of financial year

ANZ warns customers of potential scam surge following RBA rate cut

Financial Basics Foundation warns of e-commerce ‘gamification’ targeting Gen Z shoppers

ANZ warns Australians of scam risks following Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

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Deepfakes meet instant payments: Why Westpac’s warning is a P&L and trust problem for every Australian bank

Alliance criticises government’s reported gambling reform plans

Holiday scams are now a P&L risk: Why Australian brands must treat cyber fraud as a growth problem, not just an IT issue

Trend Micro forecasts a new era of AI-driven scams by 2026

Australians urged to stay vigilant as holiday scammers ramp up activity

Scam alert: Trend Micro warns Aussies to be vigilant as Black Friday approaches

Economic stress leaves Australians vulnerable to job and financial scams

AI-driven investment scams explode: Millions of fraudulent sites blocked, billions lost

From awareness to accountability: Banks turn scam prevention into a core P&L discipline

Inside ANZ’s $100m scam‑fight playbook: how banks can turn awareness into prevention

ANZ warns Australians to stay alert for scams during end of financial year

ANZ warns customers of potential scam surge following RBA rate cut

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