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Shouldering the responsibility of payment security
EduTech

Shouldering the responsibility of payment security

Digital payments have become second nature for shoppers, but scammers are taking advantage. How can the industry fight back?.

By Tristan Chiappini • 5 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android
Firewalls

Crypto scam targets dating app users on iPhone and Android

A new international cryptocurrency trading scam called CryptoRom targets iPhone and Android users through popular dating apps.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2022
Email fraud identified as top attack vector - Proofpoint
Email Security

Email fraud identified as top attack vector - Proofpoint

More than three quarters of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners and employees to higher risks of email fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Crypto

The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung

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.

By Sara Barker • 12 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report
Malware

Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report

Chainalysis is releasing its latest money laundering report analysing money laundering activity from the previous year.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them

Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Malware

Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams

New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Phishing

DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals

DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022
YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Email Security

YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos

Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jan 2022
Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review
Gaming

Cloudflare Radar releases surprising internet traffic and security statistics in 2021 review

Cybersecurity company Cloudflare Radar releases its 2021 year in review, showing increased internet traffic and cyberattacks in Australia and globally.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jan 2022
Scammers inventing new targeted tools to amplify fraud schemes
Email Security

Scammers inventing new targeted tools to amplify fraud schemes

Group-IB has uncovered a worldwide scam campaign targeting users in more than 90 countries all around the world.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas
Software-as-a-Service

How to ensure your business isn't scammed this Christmas

Australian and New Zealand businesses face increased risk of fraud this festive season due to distractions and increased activity, warns SAP Concur.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Dec 2021
Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow
Malware

Cyber threats escalating as alliances between threat actors grow

Cyber threats are escalating as alliances between threat actors grow, according to cybersecurity firm Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Dec 2021
The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals
Phishing

The most wonderful time of the year - for cybercriminals

'Tis the season for cyber scams as online shopping peaks, but vigilance and email scrutiny can keep the grinches at bay, warns cybersecurity expert.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021

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Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis
Email Security

Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis

Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021
Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3
Malware

Flubot malware, botnets, phishing round out top security issues plaguing Kiwis in Q3

Malware and scams continue to plague thousands of New Zealanders, laying $3.3 million to waste in just three months.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Dec 2021
Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season
Phishing

Shoppers warned against scams ahead of Black Friday, holiday shopping season

Almost a fifth of New Zealanders have experienced a scam while shopping online, with the number expected to rise during Black Friday.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021