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GUEST OPINION: This week’s inquiry into the use of Deep Fakes in Australian schools, combined with the increasing use of Deep Fakes by political figures both in Australia and abroad, are worrisome developments. It signals we are in a rapidly evolving arms race to research and develop effective and reliable deep fake detection tools.

Telltale signs to spot deepfakes are disappearing at an alarming rate, but a UNSW academic says these advances in AI also provide opportunities for a better, more accessible internet.

Researchers from one global digital security and privacy company have discovered a new campaign of more than 4,000 fake e-shops trying to exploit the post-Christmas sales and discount season.

Counterfeit Australian identity documents, especially driver’s licences, rank among some of the most frequently listed and sold identity documents on anonymous dark web marketplaces, according to new research from the Centre of Forensic Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Australians have been warned about text messages being sent out publically with job offers that are likely to be scams.

Australians have already lost over $300,000 to rental and accommodation scams this year - an increase of 76% compared to the same time last year - by responding to fake advertisements posted on real estate or classified websites.