Latest cybercrime News

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
ClickFit: Romance Scams
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AUSTRAC backs newly regulated sectors with release of AML/CTF program starter kits
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Fintel Alliance identifies buyers of Australian-produced child exploitation material
AUSTRAC orders audit of Airwallex for suspected AML/CTF compliance failures
Research reveals a surprising line of defence against cyber attacks: accountants
AUSTRAC refuses registration renewal for remitter, Raiyyan Exchange
AUSTRAC launches civil penalty proceedings for missed compliance reports
Former student charged with ongoing hacking of Western Sydney University
AFP To Address UN To Safeguard Pacific
WA man jailed for stealing intimate material and using ‘evil twin’ WiFi networks
PwC Australia and UNSW Sydney develop solution to combat digital misinformation and deepfake fraud
Small business cybercrime prevention extends to tourism sector
Successive UK Governments Keep Failing On Fraud – And Problem Is Only Getting Worse
Payment platforms warned about child sexual exploitation risks