International Fraud Awareness Week stories
Australian firms urged to bolster defences as global fraud hits USD $3.1 billion
Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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data analytics
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Australian firms are urged to strengthen defences as global occupational fraud losses reach USD $3.1 billion amid rising complex scams and cyber threats.
AI-powered fraud could cost firms USD $11.5 billion by 2027
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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iam
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risk & compliance
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genai
AI-driven digital fraud, including deepfakes and fake personas, could cost firms USD $11.5 billion globally by 2027, outpacing traditional defences.
Riskified urges fraud vigilance as holiday eCommerce surges
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Riskified urges shoppers and merchants to stay vigilant against rising AI-driven eCommerce fraud as holiday online sales may hit USD $311 billion in 2025.
Cyber fraud risks rise as focus shifts to obsolete technology
Mon, 17th Nov 2025
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mfa
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breach prevention
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ai
Fraud risks rise as firms overlook obsolete tech; underinvestment in end-of-life IT assets could cost USD $27.1m per breach, warns Iron Mountain's Asia Pacific GM.
Experts warn businesses of escalating cyber security threats
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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mfa
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
As International Fraud Awareness Week unfolds, experts warn businesses about the rising threat of Business Email Compromise, urging vigilance amid evolving cyber risks.
Experts urge vigilance against growing digital fraud risks
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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firewalls
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phishing
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physical security
Experts warn that rising digitalisation fuels fraud, with AI aiding cybercriminals, prompting calls for robust security and real-time threat response.
Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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edutech
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data analytics
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email security
An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.
SAS and ACFE reveal Fraud Awareness Week insights
Tue, 15th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) has estimated that occupational fraud costs businesses around the world more than USD$4.7 trillion annually.
NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.
Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
New Zealanders lose NZD $24.7mil annually to scam calls, prompting the NZ Telecommunications Forum to intensify its anti-fraud campaign.
Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week
Wed, 14th Nov 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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email security
Unfortunately the Xero Security team is all too aware of fraud. We see it affecting our customers and community as an almost daily event.
Kiwis concerned about being scammed – survey
Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
This unease is warranted given the growing sophistication of scammers and their activities, and numbers of attempted fraud.
New Zealand Bankers' Association joins Fraud Awareness Week 2017
Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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physical security
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identity theft
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new zealand bankers’ association
International Fraud Awareness has kicked off in New Zealand, with the release of a guide to help people spot online scams.
Fraud Awareness Week: Spread the word, because we're all targets now
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
This week has been 2016 International Fraud Awareness Week. We must educate everyone we know, because we're all targets now.