Scams stories - Page 11
APAC orgs underprepared for cyber risks, study finds
Thu, 24th Mar 2022
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New research has found that IT decision-makers are complacent about risks to the business from phishing and business email compromise, also known as CEO fraud.
5 online scam red flags - signs you’re dealing with scammers
Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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email security
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No matter who the victim is or how sophisticated the scheme may be, there is always a way to sniff out fraud before it’s too late.
Shouldering the responsibility of payment security
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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edutech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Digital payments have become second nature for shoppers, but scammers are taking advantage. How can the industry fight back?.
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Fri, 18th Mar 2022
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smartphones
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.
5% of Kiwis experienced identity theft in 2021 - report
Tue, 15th Mar 2022
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Norton has found 5% of New Zealanders experienced identity theft in 2021, and 10% have clicked on a fraudulent package notification link in the past 12 months.
Email fraud identified as top attack vector - Proofpoint
Thu, 10th Mar 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
More than three quarters of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners and employees to higher risks of email fraud.
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.
Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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data analytics
Chainalysis is releasing its latest money laundering report analysing money laundering activity from the previous year.
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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phishing
Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Wed, 19th Jan 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.
YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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youtube
Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.
Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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smartphones
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gaming
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reviews
Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.
Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.
Scammers inventing new targeted tools to amplify fraud schemes
Fri, 24th Dec 2021
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email security
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dlp
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cybersecurity
Group-IB has uncovered a worldwide scam campaign targeting users in more than 90 countries all around the world.
Scams leave nasty bite & Australians $33m out of pocket in November
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Investment scams accounted for 65% of the $33m stolen by scammers from Australians in November, according to Proofpoint and Scamwatch.
How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Tue, 14th Dec 2021
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saas
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email security
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cybersecurity
Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.
Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3
Wed, 8th Dec 2021
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malware
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ddos
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phishing
Malware and scams continue to plague thousands of New Zealanders, laying $3.3 million to waste in just three months.
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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email security
Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.
The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals
Fri, 26th Nov 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
'Tis the season for cyber scams as online shopping peaks, but vigilance and email scrutiny can keep the grinches at bay, warns cybersecurity expert.