Fraud

Technology that can quickly combine and analyse billions of disparate pieces of data into a “single source of truth” is helping authorities fight back against sophisticated criminals and simultaneously improving the speed and efficiency of government decision-making. Known as Decision Intelligence, its ability to draw together enormous tracts of internal and external data into a single trusted source has been used by the British Cabinet office and the Australian Government to trace sophisticated networks and crack down on fraud in government programs. Imam Hoque, a co-founder of London-based Quantexa, said demand for the company’s Decision Intelligence Platform and related solutions […]

Transport minister Jo Haylen orders more oversight measures for Sydney Metro amid allegations of improper behaviour at the NSW agency.

Banks are ready to clip the ticket — big time — on new mandated identity services, and milk the verification revenue stream.

New data from the regulator shows a high rate of harm experienced by data breach victims, with ransomware behind identity theft and fraud.

Australia’s tax chief has a rock solid track record when it comes to delivery and culture. Can his success be replicated?

A 10-year row over NSW police officers’ mandatory death and disability cover has exploded. Jacqui Lambie and the Greens are backing the plod.

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures suggest a doubling in the number of businesses stung by digital attackers since 2019-20.

Notable support for the CDR’s expansion into ‘action initiation’ is conspicuously absent, despite the Budget’s commitment to the scheme.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission’s main focus will be on public servants and government procurement contracts, rather than politicians, when it begins operations mid-year if the experience of state integrity bodies is repeated at the federal level. ArcBlue, a leading procurement and supply chain consultancy, has warned public servants to get ready for the new body […]