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US senator wants Musk to block use of Starlink by financial fraud groups

US senator wants Musk to block use of Starlink by financial fraud groups

In Southeast Asia.
David Shepardson Jul 29 2025 6:31AM Telco/ISP
Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats

Europol warns of AI-driven crime threats

Rapidly and cheaply scaling up operations globally.
Staff Writer Mar 19 2025 5:46PM Security
Australia's Big 4 banks 'exit' thousands of suspected mule accounts

Australia's Big 4 banks 'exit' thousands of suspected mule accounts

Detection technology turns up the heat on scammers and intermediaries.
Ry Crozier Dec 23 2024 6:31AM Financial Services
AFP gathers intel after Manila scam ‘boiler room’ raid

AFP gathers intel after Manila scam ‘boiler room’ raid

More than 250 suspected cyber criminals arrested.
Ry Crozier Nov 26 2024 9:16AM Security
Banks call for increased scam awareness

Banks call for increased scam awareness

As Scam Awareness Week sparks education and community conversations.  
Digital Nation Staff Aug 26 2024 12:11PM Governance
Westpac brings in-app calling to mobile banking customers

Westpac brings in-app calling to mobile banking customers

Powered by Vonage technology and Optus.
Ry Crozier Jul 30 2024 11:04AM Marketing
Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year

Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year

Proactively stop hosting scams or face hefty fines.
Byron Kaye Jul 13 2024 8:55AM Telco/ISP
Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year, regulator says

Australia to bring anti-scam law targeting internet giants this year, regulator says

Force internet companies to proactively stop hosting scams or face hefty fines.
Byron Kaye Jul 12 2024 3:27PM Governance
ATO joins AFCX

ATO joins AFCX

Becomes a full member.
Digital Nation Staff Jul 5 2024 5:51PM Governance
Gov under pressure to make SMS anti-scam register mandatory

Gov under pressure to make SMS anti-scam register mandatory

As banks and telcos weigh in.
Eleanor Dickinson Jun 26 2024 2:33PM Telco/ISP
National Anti Scam Centre joins industry intel loop

National Anti Scam Centre joins industry intel loop

Creating a "united, coordinated front."
Ry Crozier Jun 17 2024 6:50AM Security
Teamwork pays off as scam losses fall to $2.74 billion

Teamwork pays off as scam losses fall to $2.74 billion

601,000 scam reports in 2023, according to ACCC.
Eleanor Dickinson Apr 30 2024 11:42AM Governance
ANZ to implement new AI ‘scam scoring’ model

ANZ to implement new AI ‘scam scoring’ model

As cyber activity continues "to be a challenge”. 
Digital Nation Staff Apr 2 2024 4:53PM Emerging Tech
Westpac uses AI to challenge suspected payments to scammers

Westpac uses AI to challenge suspected payments to scammers

Will launch 'SaferPay' into its app and internet portal.
Ry Crozier Mar 26 2024 6:52AM Financial Services
Chainalysis: Information sharing to combat crypto crime

Chainalysis: Information sharing to combat crypto crime

Catching criminals similar to “The Red Queen and Alice in Wonderland”.  
Kate Weber Mar 21 2024 11:22AM Emerging Tech
ASIC halts 3500 investment scams sites

ASIC halts 3500 investment scams sites

Taken down by its scam website feature.
Digital Nation Staff Mar 4 2024 10:59AM Governance
Romance scams see $40 million lost in 2023

Romance scams see $40 million lost in 2023

Don’t be fooled this Valentine's Day.
Digital Nation Staff Feb 14 2024 2:45PM Governance
Crypto crime drops: Chainalysis

Crypto crime drops: Chainalysis

However, an uplift is seen in ransomware and darknet markets.  
Digital Nation Staff Jan 25 2024 5:16PM Emerging Tech
NAB: Only 15 percent of SMEs hold scam training

NAB: Only 15 percent of SMEs hold scam training

National bank creates free cyber assessment tool.
Kate Weber Jan 24 2024 4:48PM Governance
NAB flags the top tech-based scams for 2024

NAB flags the top tech-based scams for 2024

Includes QR codes phishing scams.
Kate Weber Jan 12 2024 12:27PM Governance

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