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CERT NZ: Email extortion & scams hit Kiwis hard in the pocket
Malware

CERT NZ: Email extortion & scams hit Kiwis hard in the pocket

Despite ongoing efforts to raise awareness about online scams and fraud, New Zealanders are still losing staggering amounts of money.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
IRD warns against phishing as personal tax changes kick in
Phishing

IRD warns against phishing as personal tax changes kick in

In the last month, two e-mail scams surfaced asking taxpayers to fill in a form to receive a refund owed to them.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Inland Revenue says watch out for tax refund scams
Phishing

Inland Revenue says watch out for tax refund scams

Inland Revenue is warning New Zealanders to be vigilant about any 'tax refund' emails they receive that appear to look genuine.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
CERT NZ highlights rise of unauthorised access incidents
Malware

CERT NZ highlights rise of unauthorised access incidents

CERT NZ's Q3 report shows an alarming 35% rise in financial losses from cyber incidents, now at NZD $2.9 million, with unauthorised access up by 28%.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year
Unified Communications

Kiwis losing $24.7mil to scam calls every year

New Zealanders lose NZD $24.7mil annually to scam calls, prompting the NZ Telecommunications Forum to intensify its anti-fraud campaign.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week
Fintech

Xero weighs in on Fraud Awareness Week

Unfortunately the Xero Security team is all too aware of fraud. We see it affecting our customers and community as an almost daily event.

By Paul Macpherson • 5 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders
Fintech

'Is this for real?' The reality of fraud against New Zealanders

Is this for real? More often than not these days it can be hard to tell, and it's okay to be a bit suspicious, especially when it comes to fraud.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Nov 2018
Kiwis concerned about being scammed – survey
Phishing

Kiwis concerned about being scammed – survey

This unease is warranted given the growing sophistication of scammers and their activities, and numbers of attempted fraud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2
Firewalls

Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2

CERT NZ's latest report shows cyber threats and incident reports increased in Q2, yet monetary losses dropped by 24%, with most under NZD $500.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018

Global Stories

Scams stories

Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?
Crypto

Death by cryptocurrency: Could $190m be lost forever?

Exit scam, or just plain bad luck? Investors in one of Canada's largest cryptocurrency exchanges will be pondering that very question.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market
Crypto

New report uncovers US$1.7b cryptocurrency cybercrime market

There was a staggering rise in criminal activity within the cryptocurrency market last year, despite the decline in the market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
5 tips for protection against surging number of scam apps
Malware

5 tips for protection against surging number of scam apps

We all love them and our lives are effectively run by them, but research has revealed apps are increasingly growing deceitful with ulterior motives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns
Unified Communications

Microsoft comments on recent tech support scam crackdowns

Despite the crackdowns, Microsoft warns that these scams persist and target everyone, no matter their age or location.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks
Ransomware

Exclusive: Why Australian enterprises are prime targets for malware attacks

Australian businesses need to take cybersecurity more seriously as their attitudes and awareness don't match up to evolving threats.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 7 min read • Wed, 14th Nov 2018
Apple Pay “brandjacked” in new phishing attack
Phishing

Apple Pay “brandjacked” in new phishing attack

A new phishing scam targets Apple Pay users in Australia, sending fake receipts to trick victims into revealing personal and billing information.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Oct 2018
New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft
EduTech

New Zealand tops list of most-scammed countries - Microsoft

Around a fifth (21%) of New Zealanders who had encountered tech support scams were fooled into continuing with an interaction.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

Scamwatch issues urgent warning about BEC scams
Endpoint Protection

Scamwatch issues urgent warning about BEC scams

Scamwatch is warning Australian businesses to take an urgent look at how they deal with accounts and invoices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Nov 2018