Scams stories
Tactics used by fraudsters to victimise users online have evolved over time, from pure cold calling to more sophisticated ploys.
More than half of consumers lose trust in organisations after receiving scam messages, according to a global study from Callsign.
Phishing remains the top cyber threat to consumers, with scams related to the pandemic also on the rise, says NortonLifeLock research.
Scams make up 56% of all online fraud attacks, according to new research from cyber intelligence company Group-IB.
Tessian warns of growing trend of SMS scams targeting meal kit delivery companies, as COVID-19 lockdowns increase their usage.
Most attempts by organisations to educate customers about fraud are ineffective, says new research from Callsign.
Over a third of New Zealanders have been victims of cybercrime, with an estimated loss of NZD$198 million, according to a new report.
Users are becoming more aware of phishing email attacks related to COVID-19, according to new research by KnowBe4.
Cybercriminals used the time to plan more malicious propagation techniques, both new and evolved from previous methods.
Spikes in vaccine-related phishing activity centred around new updates, announcements and ground-breaking approvals from around the world.
Millions of email attacks are bypassing organisations' cyber security measures, leaving them vulnerable to threats, says Barracuda.
In total, Australians lost $176 million to scams in 2020, 23% higher than the previous year, with phishing the most reported type.
As the medicines are being offered on the dark net, purchasers have no way of knowing whether they are genuine, according to Check Point.
Barracuda's new report highlights how cybercriminals are adapting quickly to current events and new tactics, with spear-phishing attacks on the rise.
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.
New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.
