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As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.

As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.

With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.

Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.

Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.

Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.

Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.

Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.

As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.

Research by Proofpoint reveals that 66% of Australian banks are ill-equipped to combat email fraud, risking customer safety amid rising scams.

The NCSC warns of a surge in sophisticated scams this Black Friday and Cyber Monday, with over 32,000 fraud reports and losses totalling GBP £30.4 million.

Cybercriminals launched over 38 million phishing attacks in 2024, with a 25% rise in threats targeting online retailers amid Black Friday sales.

The Information Commissioner's Office is urging organisations to share personal information responsibly to combat the UK's growing fraud crisis.

As Black Friday nears, experts warn consumers of sophisticated AI-driven scams, urging caution as losses from fraud continue to escalate.

Nearly half of UK shoppers abandon online purchases over payment security fears, according to new research ahead of the Black Friday shopping event.

Identity fraud in Europe has surged by 150% year-on-year, with deepfake use escalating sharply and businesses reporting widespread challenges.

The federal government is set to impose fines of up to AUD $50 million on companies failing to implement effective measures against rising fraud.

Perth startup 1Wheel is revolutionising private car sales in Australia, offering a transparent, no-fee service amid rising living costs.

A report reveals that digital scams cost New Zealanders over NZD $2.3 billion in 2024, with online shopping scams now the most prevalent.

New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.