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Too quick to click: New Zealanders falling for phishing emails
Malware

Too quick to click: New Zealanders falling for phishing emails

New insights from CCL reveal that a significant amount of New Zealanders are still falling for phishing email scams, due in part to impulsive email behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2019
BNZ encourages Kiwis to get scam savvy
Email Security

BNZ encourages Kiwis to get scam savvy

New Zealanders are being caught out more than ever before – but at the same time there's a serious effort going on to raise awareness about the issue.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019
Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable
Email Security

Scam warning: Fake Google reviews and business listings targeting the vulnerable

Kiwis are being advised to remain alert for fake Google reviews and business listings, as scammers exploit the vulnerable by targeting emergency services.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem
Phishing

CERT NZ report: Unauthorised account access a growing problem

New Zealanders reported direct financial losses of $1.7 million. While that is still a substantial loss, the figure is a 71% drop from the previous quarter.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone
Email Security

Spark protects seniors from scammers with new home phone

Nuisance-call blocking landline gives peace of mind around scam calls and new postpaid mobile plans designed specifically for over-65s.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
$33 million lost to scams & fraud: Netsafe says NZ isn't doing enough to stop it
Email Security

$33 million lost to scams & fraud: Netsafe says NZ isn't doing enough to stop it

Phone and online scams are costing New Zealanders $33 million, causing both financial and psychological harm, according to Netsafe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2019

Global Stories

Scams stories

Rising costs of email attacks concerning for organisations
Firewalls

Rising costs of email attacks concerning for organisations

Email attacks are having a major impact on businesses, with ever-evolving security concerns proving a challenge for IT security professionals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
PayPal phishing scam uses 'safety' features to trick people
Phishing

PayPal phishing scam uses 'safety' features to trick people

These scams use safety features to steal victims' confidential data, and are 'brandjacking' trusted names in the industry to conduct their attacks.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds
Email Security

IRD warning customers of new email scam over tax refunds

Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
FaceApp: Pro version scams, privacy concerns
Surveillance

FaceApp: Pro version scams, privacy concerns

Along with the viral potential of its popular filters, FaceApp has of late, generated a huge wave of media attention amid concerns about online privacy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover
Firewalls

Lateral phishing: The latest in email account takeover

Lateral phishing is on the rise, with over 60% of affected organisations facing multiple email account takeovers, leading to thousands of phishing attempts.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
IRD shuts down fraudulent direct debit scam
Email Security

IRD shuts down fraudulent direct debit scam

Inland Revenue halts scam involving fraudulent transactions on bank accounts; working with police and banks to investigate further.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2019
Scams rampant on dating websites and apps
Email Security

Scams rampant on dating websites and apps

Romance scams cost Brits £50m in 2018, with dating sites and apps the hardest to tackle due to their small, personalised nature, says Action Fraud.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2019
Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency
Crypto

Fake apps on Google Play scamming users out of cryptocurrency

Fake cryptocurrency apps on Google Play have been discovered to be phishing and scamming users out of cryptocurrency, according to a new report from ESET.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Report: 80% of organisations faced email-borne attacks last year
Firewalls

Report: 80% of organisations faced email-borne attacks last year

A recent survey finds 80% of organisations faced email-borne attacks last year, with rising costs and increasing frequency worrying IT professionals.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2019
Scammers targeting more countries in sextortion scam - ESET
Email Security

Scammers targeting more countries in sextortion scam - ESET

The attacker in the email claims they have hacked the intended victim's device, and have recorded the person while watching pornographic content.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

NBN scams conning Australians out of $110,000 every month
Unified Communications

NBN scams conning Australians out of $110,000 every month

People aged over 65 are particularly vulnerable, making the most reports and losing more than $330,000 this year. That's more than 60% of the current losses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019