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Kiwis being defrauded at record levels since COVID-19 began
Phishing

Kiwis being defrauded at record levels since COVID-19 began

COVID-19 has led to a surge in scams in New Zealand, with investment fraud and romance scams topping the list, according to ASB data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Mimecast reveals what email cybersecurity needs in 2022
Partner Programmes

Mimecast reveals what email cybersecurity needs in 2022

Mimecast partners with Chillisoft to enhance cyber resilience in New Zealand and Fiji, amid growing cyber threats. #cybersecurity #partnership.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
The generation gap: Protecting our kaumātua online
Email Security

The generation gap: Protecting our kaumātua online

New Zealand's elderly population is at risk of cyber threats due to a lack of online safety knowledge and support systems, says Age Concern NZ.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2022
COVID-19 and cybersecurity: Technology and risk in Aotearoa
Phishing

COVID-19 and cybersecurity: Technology and risk in Aotearoa

Scammers are using COVID-19 to exploit New Zealanders' personal information and financial details, warns cybersecurity agency Netsafe.

By Mitchell Hageman • 8 min read • Fri, 25th Mar 2022
5% of Kiwis experienced identity theft in 2021 - report
Malware

5% of Kiwis experienced identity theft in 2021 - report

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.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022

Global Stories

Scams stories

Productivity wasted as employees sort out spam emails
Email Security

Productivity wasted as employees sort out spam emails

Employees who receive 30-60 external emails per day could be wasting 11 hours every year looking through and identifying spam messages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for
Malware

Encryption: What it is, how it can help, and what to watch out for

VPN Encryption: How it Protects Your Data and Keeps the Internet Secure. Learn about encryption and its role in internet security. #CyberSecurity.

By Mark Gorrie • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Jun 2022
WhatsApp and QR codes the next scam threat - report
Phishing

WhatsApp and QR codes the next scam threat - report

KnowBe4 has warned it expects to see an increase in QR Codes and the WhatsApp chat platform being used for phishing and other scams.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th May 2022
The most common online scams in Australia
Virtual Private Networks

The most common online scams in Australia

No one is safe from online scammers, and many of these scammers have capitalised on the pandemic, using this confusing time to attack more people than ever.

By Staff Writer • 7 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2022
Sift shares digital trust and safety secrets in new report
Fintech

Sift shares digital trust and safety secrets in new report

Payment fraud attempts have risen by 23% in the past year, according to a report by Sift. Businesses are advised to be proactive in preventing attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2022
APAC orgs underprepared for cyber risks, study finds
EduTech

APAC orgs underprepared for cyber risks, study finds

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2022
5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers
Email Security

5 online scam red flags - signs you're dealing with scammers

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.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2022
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

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia
Crypto

Norton finds deepfakes and crypto scams rising in Australia

Norton says between January and March of this year, it thwarted more than 37,098,261 threats, the equivalent of around 403,241 threats per day.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022
The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year
Malware

The rise of cybercrime - Over $300 million lost to scams last year

As remote work pushes more Australians online, the increase in cybercrime hits record-high rates, sparking significant concerns.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2022
CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for
Firewalls

CryptoRom Bitcoin swindlers – what to look out for

Surge in crypto scams and investment frauds in Australia, particularly dating scams, raises concerns as ASIC reports doubling of financial scams in 2021.

By Aaron Bugal • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022