Victim support stories
F-Secure's Laura Kankaala explains how the Yahoo Boys scam culture has evolved from advance-fee emails into sextortion and romance fraud.
A new report says one in four children are exposed to unwanted sexual contact online, with girls facing the highest risk before 18.
Generative AI is fuelling a sharp rise in intimate image abuse, outpacing weak platform responses and patchy global legal protections.
AI is turning romance scams into industrial-scale fraud, with deepfakes and chatbots driving billions in losses, Tenable warns.
A recent report reveals that criminals are increasingly employing artificial intelligence to enhance bank scams, making them harder to detect.
New Barracuda research reveals a surge in personalised sextortion attacks, where cybercriminals leverage victims' personal data for increased blackmail pressure.
Customers can now quiz Starling's app before sending money, as UK fraud losses climb and romance scams hit savers hardest.
One in three daily AI users say explicit images of people they know are acceptable, as confidence in online evidence and scams worsens.
Victims in the UK lost GBP £106 million last year as fraudsters use AI, private messaging and emotional pressure to extract cash.
Charities, small firms and fraud victims across Scotland got more than GBP £3 million in cyber support as the centre reinvested profits.
A worker's severe burn injuries have prompted WorkSafe's first pre-charge undertaking, forcing sector-wide safety measures across the electrical industry.
Businesses and victims face longer waits as fraud and computer misuse offences have outpaced specialist police staffing by 57 percentage points since 2020.
Gallagher Security's Charity Golf Day returns to the Gold Coast on 30 April, aiming to top AUD $113,000 raised for Bravehearts.
UK romance scam losses top GBP £106m as organised fraudsters exploit Valentine's surge, with average victims losing more than GBP £11,000.
AI voice cloning scams have already cost Australians AUD $25.8m in 2025, as experts warn lifelike fake calls are outpacing public awareness.
A sexual assault survivor says she feels re‑victimised and furious after the Manage My Health hack and US$60,000 ransom demand.
Cumberland City Council has donated 45 refurbished phones to help domestic violence victims connect with support services and seek safety.
Optus teams with charity Escabags to provide free Escape Bags, including SIM cards, across Australia for domestic abuse victims seeking safety and support.
The 2025 SHE Annual Symposium in Singapore addresses the vital intersection of AI and gender norms, focusing on enhancing women's safety online and offline.
A report reveals that digital scams cost New Zealanders over NZD $2.3 billion in 2024, with online shopping scams now the most prevalent.
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