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Kiwi Stories

Scams stories

Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ

Spark and Netsafe have teamed up to combat rising scam threats in NZ, distributing brochures in stores and offering scam education to customers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018

Email Security

Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard

A new research report further supports the stark reality of just how many scammers are trying their luck on New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018

Malware

$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents

The first three months of 2018 were busier than ever for cybercriminals, who managed to steal $2.9 million from New Zealanders.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Global Stories

Scams stories

Malware

How to avoid sending 'phishy' emails that could lose you customers

Some genuine emails can often look similar to scam emails, which can lead to damaged relationships between businesses and their customers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Email Security

Operation Warenagent arrests 15 online fraudsters across Europe

The scam network is thought to be responsible for more than 35,000 cases of fraud and has caused more than EUR 18 million in damage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Marketing Technologies

Scammers spoof UK university domains as part of massive fraud campaign

Action Fraud UK is warning people to be wary of any emails they receive that look like they belong to UK university email addresses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jul 2018

Phishing

Extreme phishing: The rise of SMS scams & SMiShing around the globe

Like phishing, SMiShing are scams that encourage users to urgently click on a link or respond directly with their personal and sensitive details.

By Tim Dillon • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jul 2018

Crypto

Cybercriminals reap benefits of cryptocurrency hype

Cybercriminals are reaping the benefits of the cryptocurrency hype, bringing in millions of dollars through fake exchanges and fake ICO offers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details

It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Jul 2018

Malware

Singapore CSA looks back at 2017's most rampant cyber threats

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency highlights a surge in disruption-focused cyber threats in 2017, urging stronger defences amid rising cybercrime cases.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Firewalls

Weighing up the email security threat in EMEA

Barracuda's SVP shares some startling new research - 80% of EMEA organisations faced an email attack last year, while 73% believe they're increasing.

By Chris Ross • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jun 2018

Email Security

Email fraud attacks take fast and furious approach to their business targets

Email fraud attacks surged 55% last quarter as criminals focus on targeted strikes, with real estate firms among the hardest hit, reports Proofpoint.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018

Email Security

Singapore's PDPC vows to crack down on telemarketing and spam

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Commission (PDPC) is vowing to better protect consumers from spam and telemarketing messages.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Email Security

NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018