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Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures
Email Security

Kiwis' scam losses hit $18.6m, eclipsing last year's figures

This year Kiwis have lost a staggering $18.6 million to scams, compared to $10.1 million for over the entirety of last year.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Aug 2018
BNZ teaches Settlers Village residents about online scams
EduTech

BNZ teaches Settlers Village residents about online scams

Residents at Auckland's Settlers Village are now wiser to the dangers of online scams, thanks to a visit from BNZ staff yesterday.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018
Netsafe & Spark ramp up scam education efforts across NZ
Email Security

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
Scams, scams, and social media: The security pain points catching Kiwis off guard
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
$2.9 million gone: Kiwis hit by more than 500 cybersecurity incidents
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

How to avoid sending 'phishy' emails that could lose you customers
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
Operation Warenagent arrests 15 online fraudsters across Europe
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
Scammers spoof UK university domains as part of massive fraud campaign
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
Extreme phishing: The rise of SMS scams & SMiShing around the globe
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
Cybercriminals reap benefits of cryptocurrency hype
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
NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details
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
Singapore CSA looks back at 2017's most rampant cyber threats
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
Weighing up the email security threat in EMEA
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 fraud attacks take fast and furious approach to their business targets
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

Stories from Other Regions

Scams stories

Investment scams a 'heartbreaking' reality as Australians lose millions
Email Security

Investment scams a 'heartbreaking' reality as Australians lose millions

So far in 2018 Australians have lost more than $26 million to investment scams. Already monthly losses have increased 117% since last year.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018
Transport in NSW: do easier 'tap ons' make for compromised security?
Email Security

Transport in NSW: do easier 'tap ons' make for compromised security?

Commuters will now be able to 'tap on' with credit cards or digital wallets, but they might be opening themselves up to security threats in doing so.

By Andrew Reszka • 4 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
National Scams Awareness Week: Australians lost $340m in 2017
Email Security

National Scams Awareness Week: Australians lost $340m in 2017

Scammers stole $340 million from Australians in 2017 – ACCC says this is the biggest loss ever recorded on its books.

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