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New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.
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.
Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.
In just a three month period this year, New Zealanders reported more than 1000 cybersecurity incidents and financial losses of $6.5 million to CERT NZ.
Fraudsters are targeting last-minute Christmas shoppers via email and hackers are targeting electronic devices that feature on many wish lists.
COVID-19 scams, ransomware attacks, and adware were among the top cyber threats faced by Australian businesses in 2020, according to Avast.
New Zealand and Australian shoppers warned of increased cyber scams during November sales season, according to Avast.
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.
Coronavirus-related email subjects are the biggest threat in phishing scams, accounting for 50%, says KnowBe4 research.
Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.
Sophos researchers say that the attackers take a slightly different approach to the standard 'fake login' phishing email.
Cyber criminals are leveraging Gmail and AOL to impersonate employees, scamming 6,600 organisations in 2020, reports Barracuda Networks.
Study reveals that over 6,000 malicious email accounts were responsible for 100,000 business email compromise attacks on 6,600 organisations.
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.
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.
MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.
As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.
Email attacks have surged 667% amidst COVID-19, exploiting vulnerabilities and rising emotions. Barracuda's report shows sophisticated tactics increasing.
Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.
GBG launches robust anti-fraud solutions, featuring the flagship Instinct Hub, to safeguard businesses and their clients in a complex digital landscape.
