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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

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
Email fraud identified as top attack vector - Proofpoint
Email Security

Email fraud identified as top attack vector - Proofpoint

More than three quarters of ASX 200 companies are subjecting customers, partners and employees to higher risks of email fraud.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung
Crypto

The wild west of cryptocurrency fraud & How Kiwis are getting stung

Cryptopia went from launch to managing funds for 1.4 million investors to a significant data breach and its inevitable death - all in just five years.

By Sara Barker • 12 min read • Fri, 11th Feb 2022
Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report
Malware

Cybercriminals laundered $8.6 billion worth of cryptocurrency in 2021 - report

Chainalysis is releasing its latest money laundering report analysing money laundering activity from the previous year.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jan 2022
Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them
EduTech

Check Point Research reveals how hackers run token scams and 'Rug Pull' money - and how to avoid them

Scammers are altering smart contracts to create fraudulent tokens and stealing money from unsuspecting individuals, warns Check Point Research.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Jan 2022
Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams
Malware

Older people targeted by ransomware while young adults fall for TikTok scams

New research by Avast shows that different generations in New Zealand are targeted by different online threats based on their primary device.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jan 2022
DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals
Phishing

DHL tops list of companies most impersonated by criminals

DHL is the most imitated brand by cybercriminals, according to Check Point Software's 2021 Q4 Brand Phishing Report.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jan 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

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