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Telstra's New Campaign Against Cyber Crime Featuring Steve Buscemi

Telstra's New Campaign Against Cyber Crime Featuring Steve Buscemi

First seen 28 Sep 2026, 02:34 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •September 28, 2026 at 03:34 UTC
  • •Telstra's campaign targets rising cyber crime in Australia.
  • •Steve Buscemi returns as a villain in a humorous narrative.
  • •The campaign highlights Telstra's ability to block millions of scam communications.

Telstra has launched a new network security campaign featuring Steve Buscemi as an intergalactic villain. This campaign follows a previous unsuccessful cyber attack by the same character. With Australians reporting over $2 billion in scam losses last year, the campaign emphasizes Telstra's network security, which blocks millions of scam calls and texts monthly. The campaign, directed by Randy Krallman, consists of multiple narratives across various media formats. Telstra's marketing team aims to raise awareness about online safety while using humor and storytelling. The campaign is a sequel to a previous effort, aiming to enhance its impact based on past learnings.

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2026-09-27
Telstra launches new security campaign
The campaign featuring Steve Buscemi aims to raise awareness about online safety amidst rising cyber crime in Australia.
Campaignbriefasia
2026-09-28
Campaign details published
The campaign emphasizes Telstra's network security, which blocks millions of scam calls and texts each month.
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