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As Scams Awareness Week kicks off, experts urge a collective effort from individuals and businesses to combat rising cyber threats and data breaches.

As cyber scams become more sophisticated due to AI, Scam Awareness Week urges Australians to secure their digital assets, with over AUD $3.1 billion lost in 2022 alone.

McAfee launches Australia's first AI-powered Deepfake Detector on select Lenovo PCs, aiming to curb scams and misinformation for worried Australians.

Optus's Call Stop saved Australians an estimated USD $250 million from scams, blocking 23 million calls and 36 million SMS last quarter in a major anti-fraud initiative.

During National Scam Awareness Week, executives from Qualys, SailPoint, and CyberArk have stressed heightened vigilance and advanced security measures.

StarHub and the Singapore Police Force launch a campaign with Scam Masterclasses to combat rising cyber threats, aiming to educate and protect the public.

As Australia's superannuation assets reach $3.3 trillion, cybercriminals increasingly target these lucrative funds. Transmit Security and Wrkr partner to defend super funds.

Trend Micro has enhanced its platform to tackle AI-based deepfake fraud, addressing rising security threats as criminals increasingly adopt AI technology.

McAfee extends its decade-long partnership with Samsung to bolster online security on new mobile devices, leveraging AI to tackle growing phishing threats.

Fortinet’s new report warns of escalating cyber threats against the Paris 2024 Olympics, highlighting a dramatic surge from 212 million attacks at London 2012 to 4.4 billion at Tokyo 2020.

New research by PayPal shows a staggering 97% of Australians have been targeted by scammers, with 86% proactively helping others to stay safe online.

As Amazon Prime Day approaches, Lauren Hendry Parsons of ExpressVPN warns shoppers about rising AI-fueled scams, urging vigilance against counterfeit deals.

Kaspersky enhances its mobile app, Kaspersky Who Calls, allowing users to block incoming calls from unknown numbers, bolstering defence against scams and spam.

BioCatch's latest report on APAC digital banking fraud trends reveals a 70% rise in mobile app fraud and a dramatic 108% surge in voice scams, alongside a notable decline in fraud losses in Australia.

As Australia's EOFY approaches, businesses and individuals rush to complete tax tasks, opening the door for heightened cyber threats.

A new study reveals a rise in scam emails and texts since 2022, with Brits receiving 240 annually, costing over GBP £500 million in H1 2023.

Bitdefender uncovers scams targeting the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, threatening spectators globally with fake giveaways to steal personal data and money.

Singapore will introduce a unified SMS Sender ID, gov.sg, for all government messages by 1 July 2024, to enhance communication security and public trust.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia joins a new anti-scam intelligence network to combat online fraud, in collaboration with AFCX and NASC, enhancing digital security.

CommBank and Telstra team up with COSBOA to launch Cyber Wardens, a free training program aimed at safeguarding Australia’s small businesses from costly cyber threats.