The online fraud frontier The online fraud frontier

Criminals have funnelled cash from superannuation accounts, committed ID fraud to rip off tax returns and have circumvented SMS two factor authentication.

Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Two arrested over large-scale SMS phishing scam

Thousands of Aussies allegedly targeted.
Justin Hendry Sep 24 2020 11:35AM Security
EY to 'raise bar' in spotting fraud after Wirecard scandal

EY to 'raise bar' in spotting fraud after Wirecard scandal

Will mandate use of data analytics.
Huw Jones Sep 16 2020 9:00AM Software
Former Victoria Education dept exec sentenced over Ultranet scandal

Former Victoria Education dept exec sentenced over Ultranet scandal

Gets 300 hours community service for $1 million fraud.
Justin Hendry Jul 24 2020 4:47PM Strategy
Volt Bank adds IBM fraud protection into online banking platform

Volt Bank adds IBM fraud protection into online banking platform

As customers use more real-time payments.
Ry Crozier Jul 23 2020 12:01PM Financial Services
Former David Jones IT contractor sentenced to 18 months gaol

Former David Jones IT contractor sentenced to 18 months gaol

Defrauded almost $80,000 in two months.
Justin Hendry Jul 15 2020 12:12PM Strategy
Over 82,000 Aussies' details leaked in crypto scam

Over 82,000 Aussies' details leaked in crypto scam

Victim's details show up on the web.
Juha Saarinen Jul 1 2020 11:43AM Security
AFP freeze $7.8 million linked to Finance dept IT fraud

AFP freeze $7.8 million linked to Finance dept IT fraud

Trio alleged to have used funds for renovations.
Justin Hendry Jul 1 2020 10:49AM Financial Services
ATO to match data for early access super scheme, JobKeeper crackdown

ATO to match data for early access super scheme, JobKeeper crackdown

Three million Aussies in the crosshairs.
Justin Hendry Jun 23 2020 1:36PM Security
AFP conducts raids over alleged Finance Dept IT fraud

AFP conducts raids over alleged Finance Dept IT fraud

Three charged following year-long investigation.
Justin Hendry Jun 11 2020 10:12AM Strategy
Bots hit up Australian Red Cross 900 times for bushfire donations

Bots hit up Australian Red Cross 900 times for bushfire donations

Try to take advantage of difficulty verifying claims.
Ry Crozier May 26 2020 11:01PM Security
How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

How ANZ, Fintel Alliance sniffed out early super access fraud scheme

As Banks, agencies watch stimulus payment activities closely.
Ry Crozier May 7 2020 12:23PM Financial Services
AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

AFP says third-party system intrusion behind early-access super fraud

As many as 150 victims identified, accounts frozen.
Justin Hendry May 7 2020 12:01PM Security
Telcos to cop $250k fines for slack mobile number theft controls

Telcos to cop $250k fines for slack mobile number theft controls

Multi-factor ID requirements to bite from end of April.
Julian Bajkowski Feb 28 2020 11:27AM Financial Services
Man charged over $11m cyber hit on super funds

Man charged over $11m cyber hit on super funds

Payroll details modified after obtaining personal details.
Justin Hendry Feb 6 2020 11:08AM Security
How NAB uses machine learning to find faked loan docs

How NAB uses machine learning to find faked loan docs

Finally reveals details of fraud-related use case.
Ry Crozier Jan 23 2020 7:08AM Financial Services
NSW compo watchdog upgrades fraud sniffer to advanced analytics

NSW compo watchdog upgrades fraud sniffer to advanced analytics

Ramps up detection tech to uncover suspected workplace injury, CTP fraud.
Justin Hendry Jan 21 2020 6:50AM Software
Google tries to smash smishing in Messages

Google tries to smash smishing in Messages

Verified SMS rolling out in nine countries.
Juha Saarinen Dec 13 2019 10:03AM Security
Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Cyber fraud hits superannuation, share accounts

Up to $10m allegedly stolen.
Justin Hendry Sep 17 2019 4:47PM Security
Five charged over cryptocurrency investment scam

Five charged over cryptocurrency investment scam

Qld Police dismantle Gold Coast-based fraud ring.
Justin Hendry Aug 8 2019 11:23AM Security
North Korea took US$2bn in cyberattacks to fund weapons program: UN report

North Korea took US$2bn in cyberattacks to fund weapons program: UN report

"Widespread and increasingly sophisticated" cyberattacks steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges.
Michelle Nichols Aug 6 2019 6:37AM Financial Services

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