fraud

ACMA introduces tougher protections against SMS fraud

Adrianne Saplagio

November 16, 2025

The ACMA has introduced new rules requiring organisations to register branded SMS identifiers, such as “myGov” and “AusPost,” with their…

Legal leaders sound alarm on rising digital IP threats

Adrianne Saplagio

November 16, 2025

New research shows 91% of senior legal professionals are concerned about online IP infringement, highlighting growing risks for businesses. While…

Stopping SMS fraud: Government to enforce stricter sender ID checks

Adrianne Saplagio

March 17, 2025

The Albanese Government has taken the next step to launch the SMS Sender ID Register. This will help Australian consumers…

Understanding scam risks in seasonal fundraising communications

Adrianne Saplagio

December 10, 2024

The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) warns that scammers often exploit generosity during the festive period. Commissioner Sue Woodward…

Stopping scams: Albanese Government cracks down on SMS fraud

Adrianne Saplagio

December 4, 2024

The Albanese Government is taking strong action against SMS scams by introducing a mandatory SMS Sender ID Register. The Minister…

Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register: Strengthening communication trust

Comms Room Staff

December 4, 2024

Australians frustrated by fake, deceptive, and harmful text message scams will benefit as the SMS Sender ID Register becomes mandatory….

Navy teams with Boeing, BMT to boost maritime communications system

Jaw de Guzman

November 8, 2022

As part of Project SEA1442 Phase 5, BMT and Boeing Defence Australia are collaborating to give the Royal Australian Navy…

Aus joins Canada, Ireland, HK, US in fight against scam communications

Jaw de Guzman

November 2, 2022

Regulators from Australia met with their counterparts from Canada, Ireland, Hong Kong and the United States to find better ways…

Facebook scammer uses falsified bank receipts to steal $200k

Jaw de Guzman

October 4, 2022

Using altered bank transfer receipts, a 22-year-old Tasmanian man has allegedly defrauded Facebook marketplace users, to earn $200,000 worth of…

Telcos warned for failing to protect customers against identity theft

Comms Room Staff

May 21, 2021

Telstra, Medion Mobile and Optus have been issued formal warnings after the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) found they…