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Scammers using Google Ads to steal $500k of cryptocurrency
Crypto

Scammers using Google Ads to steal $500k of cryptocurrency

Scammers are using Google Ads to steal cryptocurrency, with over $500k worth stolen in just a few days, according to Check Point Research.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram
Email Security

Global SMS scam uncovered on Google Play Store, promoted on Tik Tok and Instagram

Over 150 scam apps that trick users into costly subscriptions have been discovered by Avast, including ones on the Google Play Store.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
Tech support scams are the number 1 phishing threat - report
Phishing

Tech support scams are the number 1 phishing threat - report

Tech support scams are the top phishing threat to consumers, according to a report by NortonLifeLock's global research team.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web
Phishing

COVID-19: Proof of vaccination phishing scam hits the web

Phishing attacks exploiting COVID-19 vaccine certificates are on the rise, with scammers impersonating national health services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021
Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions
Firewalls

Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users raking in millions

Crypto romance scam targeting iPhone users rakes in millions. Scammers expand reach to US and Europe, warns Sophos. #Cryptocurrency #Scam #Cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Oct 2021
Are banks, social media and telcos to blame for scam explosion?
Unified Communications

Are banks, social media and telcos to blame for scam explosion?

Consumers think banks, retailers and mobile operators need to do more to protect them and their personal information from fraudsters.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Sep 2021
DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky
Unified Communications

DDoS attacks plateau in second quarter - Kaspersky

DDoS attacks have decreased by 38.8% compared to Q2 2020, with China leading in SSH attacks but losing ground overall, says Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2021
Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans
Phishing

Ready, set, scam: Cybercriminals targeting Olympic Games fans

Cybercriminals are exploiting Olympic Games fans with online fraud schemes, including phishing pages and fake tickets, warns Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jul 2021
Tech support scams among top phishing attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Tech support scams among top phishing attacks

These scams are specifically designed to trick unsuspecting consumers to share personal information or engage in behaviour that puts their privacy at risk.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Jul 2021
Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed
Email Security

Online dating users doxed as personal data exposed

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft
Email Security

Tech support scams remain a global threat - Microsoft

Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 26th Jul 2021
Scam messages on the rise, organisations must take action
Email Security

Scam messages on the rise, organisations must take action

More than half of consumers lose trust in organisations after receiving scam messages, according to a global study from Callsign.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise
Malware

Phishing remains number one threat to cyber safety, while stalkerware, gaming attacks are on the rise

Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Jun 2021
Scams number one online crime
Email Security

Scams number one online crime

Scams make up 56% of all online fraud attacks, according to new research from cyber intelligence company Group-IB.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jun 2021

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Scams stories

New Zealanders unaware of common cyber scams, not taking basic precautions
Data Protection

New Zealanders unaware of common cyber scams, not taking basic precautions

Most New Zealanders are unaware of common cyber security risks while working from home, according to the latest Unisys Security Index.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Scam Alert: Flubot malware hits New Zealand
Malware

Scam Alert: Flubot malware hits New Zealand

New Zealand telecoms sector warns customers of a scam text message asking them to click on a link or download an app for delivery information.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021
Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report
Malware

Ransomware, crypto scams & brute-forced passwords: Highlights from CERT NZ's Q2 report

The number of cybersecurity incidents in the second quarter of 2021 has risen to more than 1,350, accounting for $3.9 million in direct financial losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows
Email Security

New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows

According to Avast, many New Zealanders are exposing themselves to unnecessary online risks and cyber threats through careless digital practices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Aug 2021