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Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint
Gaming

Christmas tech gifts pose cybersecurity risks - ProofPoint

Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Dec 2020
Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020
Malware

Top cyber threats for Australia in 2020

COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Dec 2020
Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season
Email Security

Increase in scams expected for NZ and Australia during holiday shopping season

New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2020
UK university targeted by one million malicious email attacks
Malware

UK university targeted by one million malicious email attacks

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
COVID-19-related email subjects biggest threat in phishing scams
Phishing

COVID-19-related email subjects biggest threat in phishing scams

Coronavirus-related email subjects are the biggest threat in phishing scams, accounting for 50%, says KnowBe4 research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Oct 2020
Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2
Malware

Malware and email scams targeting employees spread rapidly in Q2

Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Sep 2020
Phishing scam imitates SharePoint & OneNote for nefarious clicks
Firewalls

Phishing scam imitates SharePoint & OneNote for nefarious clicks

Sophos researchers say that the attackers take a slightly different approach to the standard 'fake login' phishing email.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Sep 2020
Cyber criminals turn to Gmail and AOL to advance attacks
Firewalls

Cyber criminals turn to Gmail and AOL to advance attacks

Cyber criminals are leveraging Gmail and AOL to impersonate employees, scamming 6,600 organisations in 2020, reports Barracuda Networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Aug 2020
Just 6,000 accounts responsible for over 100,000 email attacks - report
Firewalls

Just 6,000 accounts responsible for over 100,000 email attacks - report

Study reveals that over 6,000 malicious email accounts were responsible for 100,000 business email compromise attacks on 6,600 organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020
Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam
Phishing

Microsoft warns of huge email phishing scam

Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020
Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months
Malware

Digital heists: Attacks on financial institutions rise 238% in 3 months

Cyber attacks on financial institutions soared by 238% from February to April, as reported by VMware Carbon Black. 80% of entities noted higher attack rates.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”
Email Security

MailGuard intercepts sinister cybercrime emails notifying users of COVID-19 “relief payment”

MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education
EduTech

What will stop COVID-19 cyber attacks? Technology and education

As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Email attacks up 667% following rise of COVID-19 worldwide
Malware

Email attacks up 667% following rise of COVID-19 worldwide

Email attacks have surged 667% amidst COVID-19, exploiting vulnerabilities and rising emotions. Barracuda's report shows sophisticated tactics increasing.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19
Email Security

Vodafone warns customers as online scams increase due to COVID-19

Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020
GBG rolls out anti-fraud solutions to protect against financial crime
Email Security

GBG rolls out anti-fraud solutions to protect against financial crime

GBG launches robust anti-fraud solutions, featuring the flagship Instinct Hub, to safeguard businesses and their clients in a complex digital landscape.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

CERT NZ: Kiwis lose $7.8m to cyber attacks; incident reports soar
Phishing

CERT NZ: Kiwis lose $7.8m to cyber attacks; incident reports soar

Cyber attacks in New Zealand have surged by 42% this year, with almost 60% of the 3,102 reported incidents coming from individuals, according to CERT NZ.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Aug 2020
Kiwis need to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales
Marketing Technologies

Kiwis need to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales

Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019