Latest cybercrime News

Cybercrime Squad detectives charge three men accused of operating drug supply syndicate on the darknet – Newcastle
Don’t fall into the money trap: Crime Stoppers/Police launch campaign targeting money mule recruitment
Police warn of myGov tax time and end of financial year sale scammers
AI now used in one in four cases of image-based child sexual abuse, first national study finds
bet365 to overhaul AML systems under AUSTRAC enforceable undertaking
Sydney man charged with allegedly laundering $2.4 million in dirty cash
AUSTRAC finalises enforceable undertaking with Sportsbet
Committee to review International Production Order scheme for sharing electronic information
Anti-money laundering and counter terrorism laws cover thousands more businesses
Cybercrime Squad detectives charge man with the alleged use of cryptocurrency to purchase child abuse material
Rise in scams: Australians encouraged to protect themselves online
NZ Police Investigating Threatening Emails
Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group dismantles global money laundering syndicates
Police Warn Of Caller ID Spoofing Scams
Opinion Piece | Five Eyes Law Enforcement Group to target serious online harms
From Introvert To Hero: “Hacker” Revealed
Woman charged after allegedly making bomb threats to schools, airports across NSW
$5 million to strengthen Pacific partnerships targeting criminal money flows
Auckland City Police Investigating Threatening Emails
AUSTRAC steps in on suspected AML weaknesses at NSW club
Victorian man jailed for masterminding bulk phone porting scam
Police issue warning over Chinese authority scams targeting international students
Cybercrime Squad detectives charge trio alleging using scam money to purchase gold bullion
AUSTRAC releases updated risk snapshot of Australia’s financial crime landscape
AUSTRAC steps up supervision of virtual assets sector as reforms take effect
NZ announces sanctions on malicious Russian cyber actors, online platforms
Cybercrime Squad detectives seize $5.7 million in cryptocurrency following an investigation into darknet market dealings
‘Not Just IT Issue’: Human Threat To Cybersecurity
Safeguard human freedoms from systematic digital interference, surveillance and chilling effects on civic space: UN experts
Cybercrime Squad detectives charge public servant following investigation into alleged data breach
Police Arrest Man Over Cyber-related Offences
Banks Step Up To Disrupt Illicit Tobacco Profits
ASIC ramps-up action to protect consumers from AI-powered online investment scams
AUSTRAC directs audit of payment platform over AML/CTF concerns
Public register makes it harder for criminals to launder money through crypto
Cybercrime Squad detectives charge man following investigation into a dark net drug syndicate
Australians lost $2 billion to scams – and are still waiting for new anti-scam measures to take effect
AUSTRAC opens enrolment for new professions in next step for AML reforms
Banks don’t rush, scammers do: the callous impersonation scams robbing everyday Australians
Two-day Operation Results In 23 Arrests
Cybercrime Squad charge man for stalking and harassing former colleagues
Camden Zooms In On Cyber Safety
AUSTRAC publishes guidance on use of new compulsory examination powers
Insurance Council calls for reforms to support small business resilience
Australians Fear Wave Of AI Crime
Cybercrime Squad detectives charge man following investigation into the alleged use of cryptocurrency to buy child abuse material
Cybercrime Squad charge man over $5 million crypto investment scam targeting vulnerable Australians
The 48-hour rom-con: how the business of romance scams target heart and wallets