Scams stories - Page 6
Deepfake and AI 101: Twelve tips to spot a deepfake
Mon, 1st May 2023
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Deepfake technology can be used maliciously or with unethical intent, and this means deepfakes are a potentially dangerous tool.
Avast uncovers new scam scaring employees into paying big
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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email security
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ransomware
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breach prevention
New scam impersonating ransomware gangs threatens to sell stolen company data if employees don't respond, warns Avast.
New phishing method leveraging iCloud, PayPal, Google Docs
Tue, 28th Mar 2023
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phishing
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commerce systems
Phishing attacks are evolving as hackers use legitimate services like PayPal and Google Docs to infiltrate inboxes, warns Avanan.
Cybercriminals using ChatGPT to generate scams – report
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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Cybercriminals are using ChatGPT to create deepfake chatbots, phishing campaigns and malware, according to a new report.
Online dating scams have caught 25% of Kiwi adults
Fri, 17th Feb 2023
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norton
The report performed by Norton investigated adults ages 18 and older about online dating, associated scams, and attitudes about online stalking.
Spammers phishing tourists with travel-themed lures - Bitdefender
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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phishing
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email security
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Spammers are phishing eager holidaymakers with travel, themed lures, according to new research from Bitdefender Antispam Lab.
Nine out of 10 fintechs will hire more fraud experts in 2023
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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fintech
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email security
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risk & compliance
Nine out of ten fintechs plan to recruit more experts to help tackle fraud as they expect scams to soar in 2023, according to new research.
Telstra blocks over 225 million scam text messages since April
Thu, 29th Dec 2022
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email security
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Telstra's SMS scam filters has continued to block millions of scam messages, with a staggering 225 million blocked since April this year.
Bitdefender urges caution when dealing with holiday spam
Tue, 20th Dec 2022
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Bitdefender Labs is warning people to be aware during the festive season due to a significant increase in spam scams.
Cyber criminals to ramp up activity over holidays
Fri, 16th Dec 2022
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cyber attacks
Cybercriminal activity is expected to increase over the holidays, warns Rubrik's CISO Michael Mestrovich. Stay vigilant and avoid cyber scams.
Norton reveals info and advice on the latest WhatsApp breach
Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
WhatsApp data breach exposes personal information of up to 1.8 million New Zealanders, creating potential cyber threats. Norton offers security tips.
Lookout finds predatory behaviour on 300 loan apps
Thu, 1st Dec 2022
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application security
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Almost 300 loan apps found in Africa, Southeast Asia, India, Colombia, and Mexico exhibit predatory behavior, says Lookout.
Christmas a special time for cyber criminals - Check Point
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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phishing
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email security
Check Point Software has released a statement to raise awareness among online gift shoppers to be cautious at all times and take the necessary precautions.
Bitdefender launches chat protection solution to put a halt to scams
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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endpoint protection
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email security
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edr
Bitdefender launches real-time chat protection for mobile messaging apps, including WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, to combat cyber threats.
Norton study highlights Kiwi's risky eCommerce behaviours
Thu, 3rd Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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norton
Nearly a quarter of New Zealanders (22%) surveyed said they tend to take more risks when online shopping during the holiday season than other times of the year.
Scammers most likely to impersonate DHL – phishing report
Wed, 26th Oct 2022
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
DHL is the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks, with scammers accounting for 22% of all attempts worldwide, warns a new report.
Crypto giveaway scams continue to soar, according to report
Wed, 21st Sep 2022
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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email security
There's been a fivefold increase in the number of domains used for crypto giveaway scams that involve fake YouTube streams in the first half of 2022.
Commission cracks down on sales practices that mislead online shoppers
Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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cybersecurity
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commerce commission
The Commerce Commission has issued a formal warning to online gift-box retailer, Occasion Box, for making false and unsubstantiated claims.
Asia’s data privacy landscape is ‘coming of age’ – how can businesses cope?
Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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email security
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iam
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breach prevention
Identity theft and online fraud are on the rise, but data protection laws are evolving to combat them. Here are three key steps to address data privacy.
3 in 5 New Zealanders report spike in attempted scams
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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email security
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endpoint protection
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edr
More than a third (35%) of New Zealanders encounter scams on a weekly basis, according to research commissioned by Avast.