Scams stories - Page 12
Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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1 in 6 online daters have fallen victim to doxing, a new study finds. Personal data exposure on dating platforms remains a concern for users.
Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.
Scam messages on the rise, organisations must take action
Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
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More than half of consumers lose trust in organisations after receiving scam messages, according to a global study from Callsign.
Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise
Tue, 15th Jun 2021
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Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.
Scams number one online crime
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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Scams make up 56% of all online fraud attacks, according to new research from cyber intelligence company Group-IB.
Surge of SMS scams impersonating meal kit delivery companies
Wed, 19th May 2021
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Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.
New research reveals customer behaviour around fraud risks
Tue, 4th May 2021
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Most attempts by organisations to educate customers about fraud are ineffective, says new research from Callsign.
Over a third of New Zealanders fell victim to cybercrime in the last year
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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Over a third of New Zealanders have been victims of cybercrime, with an estimated loss of NZD$198 million, according to a new report.
Users becoming more savvy with COVID-19 phishing scams
Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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Users are becoming more aware of phishing email attacks related to COVID-19, according to new research by KnowBe4.
Financial malware activity dropped in 2020 as creators honed their wares
Tue, 6th Apr 2021
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Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.
Surge in vaccine-related phishing attacks as rollout picks up momentum
Thu, 11th Mar 2021
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Spikes in vaccine-related phishing activity centred around new updates, announcements and ground-breaking approvals from around the world.
Millions of email attacks missed by organisations’ cyber security protection
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
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Millions of email attacks are bypassing organisations' cyber security measures, leaving them vulnerable to threats, says Barracuda.
Country-wide phishing reports up 75% in 2020
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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In total, Australians lost $176 million to scams in 2020, 23% higher than the previous year, with phishing the most reported type.
Dark net vendors wanting Bitcoin payments for unverified COVID-19 vaccines
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
New research reveals evolving tactics attackers use to trick victims
Fri, 25th Dec 2020
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Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.
Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
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Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.
Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020
Wed, 9th Dec 2020
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COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Fri, 27th Nov 2020
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New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.
NZ telco industry's two golden rules for avoiding phone scams
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.
UK university targeted by one million malicious email attacks
Thu, 12th Nov 2020
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The Open University in London has faced over 1.1 million malicious email attacks since January, with all messages being blocked by the university's servers.