Scams stories - Page 6
Kaspersky warns of elevated child cybersecurity risks in 2024
Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
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Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky reveal increasing threats to minors in 2024, including AI-generated inappropriate content, cyberattacks on young gamers and malicious app downloads.
CybeReady debuts QR code 'Quishing' simulation tool for 2024
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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email security
In response to the surge in Quishing attacks, cybersecurity firm CybeReady introduces advanced QR Code Phishing Simulations and QR safety-centric 'Awareness Bites' into training platform.
New Netsafe alliance formed to combat rising cyber fraud
Wed, 10th Jan 2024
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cryptocurrency
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To combat the rising threat of cyber fraud, a new alliance aims to reinforce consumer safety in banking, cryptocurrency, and telecommunications sectors in NZ.
McAfee unveils AI tool to defend against deepfake audio at CES 2024
Mon, 8th Jan 2024
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McAfee Corp unveils Project Mockingbird, an AI-powered technology with a 90% accuracy rate for detecting deepfake audio, at CES 2024, enhancing defences against AI-enabled scams.
Surge in fake delivery websites preying on Christmas shoppers detected
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Group-IB detects 34% spike in deceptive delivery sites targeting Christmas shoppers, impacting postal brands worldwide.
ePLDT unveils sovereign cloud infrastructure at PH Digicon
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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devops
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
At PH Digicon 2023, ePLDT unveiled the ePLDT Pilipinas Cloud, a platform set to host crucial government data to boost digital transition.
Small businesses targeted by cyber criminals for data
Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Crime groups will increasingly sell access to breached smaller businesses so attackers can scam consumers.
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Aussies risk cybersecurity threats during summer holidays
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Fraudulent agents and fake hotel websites pose heightened cyber threats for Australians during summer holiday planning, Norton survey reveals.
AI to customise cyber threats, predicts cybersecurity firm Gen
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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mfa
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Gen predicts AI will customise and escalate cyber threats by 2024, making cybersecurity a daily life necessity.
KnowBe4 offers top cybersecurity tips for a safe 2023 holiday season
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
In response to rising cybercrime, KnowBe4 has shared its primary cybersecurity advice for the 2023 festive season.
Rising global fraud awareness signals need for stronger protection measures
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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data analytics
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email security
An SAS consumer fraud study indicates higher global fraud awareness, urging robust protective measures against evolving scam tactics.
AI technologies heighten risk of Black Friday scams in Australia
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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email security
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Rise in AI technologies boosts Black Friday scam risk in Australia, with losses to fraud hitting $3.1bn in 2020.
CBA expands anti-scam technologies nationwide in Australia
Mon, 30th Oct 2023
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is taking a bold step in the fight against scams with innovative technologies in a partnership with Quantium Telstra.
Serious implications resulting from SIM card duplication
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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email security
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sim
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scams
Sophisticated cyber criminals are beginning to incorporate SIM swapping techniques into their campaigns, according to Entelgy Innotec Security.
National Cybersecurity Week: Cyber awareness for non-tech savvy
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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mfa
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email security
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cybersecurity
National Cybersecurity Week highlights the need to boost cyber awareness, especially for the non-tech savvy group.
Rapid increase in YouTube stream-jacking attacks – report
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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email security
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youtube
The attacks involve re-directing followers popular channels to one run by cybercriminals or a cybercriminal taking full control of the real channel.
Kiwi Facebook users concerned about marketplace scams
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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email security
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facebook
More than half of Kiwi Facebook users are concerned about being scammed on social media marketplaces, according to Norton.
Check Point discovers new phishing scam on Dropbox
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A new attack using Dropbox for phishing has been discovered, with 5,440 attacks observed in the first two weeks of September.
Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for NZ small businesses
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
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cybersecurity
Norton unveils cybersecurity service, Norton Small Business, designed to protect NZ's small firms from online attacks.
McAfee launches new tool to fight AI-generated scams
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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email security
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McAfee launches AI-powered Scam Protection to combat the rising threat of sophisticated cyber scams, using AI to outsmart criminals.