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Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports
Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.
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Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.
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UK SMEs focus on AI threats over traditional cyber risks
Thu, 16th Jan 2025
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A recent report by Six Degrees has revealed that UK SMEs are more worried about AI-related cyber threats than traditional risks, sparking concerns over security focus.
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Cyber threats rising in manufacturing sector, study warns
Wed, 15th Jan 2025
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A new analysis by IDS-INDATA reveals a 50% surge in cyber attacks on the manufacturing sector, driven by outdated tech and complex supply chains.
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Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises
Mon, 13th Jan 2025
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A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Gen Z and Millennials have had their social media passwords compromised, exposing generational divides in cybersecurity practices.
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McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams
Wed, 8th Jan 2025
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McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.
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PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.
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Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals
Mon, 23rd Dec 2024
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CloudSEK reveals a phishing campaign targeting over 200,000 YouTube creators with fake collaboration emails, jeopardising accounts and spreading scams.
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Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Trend Micro's 2025 predictions report warns of AI-driven cyber threats, highlighting risks from digital twins and deepfake technologies that could enable identity fraud.
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Sinch predicts AI & human synergy in customer service 2025
Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Sinch predicts a transformation in digital customer communications by 2025, emphasising AI's role alongside human agents in enhancing engagement.
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Netsafe warns New Zealand shoppers of summer scam rise
Mon, 16th Dec 2024
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Netsafe warns New Zealanders of rising online shopping scams as the summer sales surge, with losses exceeding NZD $2.3 billion this year.
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Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)
Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.
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Australians warned of '12 scams of Christmas' fraud risk
Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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As the festive season approaches, Australians are urged to defend against a rise in online scams that exploit holiday shopping trends, warns AUCyber.
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Rise in cybercrime during holiday shopping season alerts
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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With the festive season nearing, a 30% rise in ransomware attacks threatens consumers, as cybercriminals exploit holiday shopping anxieties.
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Crypto’s tech doesn’t like people
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Despite a surge in crypto users, many newcomers find the technology confusing and inaccessible, hindering their ability to invest effectively.
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Visa mandates end of SMS OTPs to tackle AI-driven scams
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Visa will require Australian financial institutions to move beyond SMS One-Time Passwords for payments by October 2026 to combat rising AI-driven fraud.
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UK SMBs lose GBP £11,000 on average to online fraud in 2024
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Research shows UK small and medium-sized businesses lost nearly GBP £11,000 each to online fraud in 2024, raising survival concerns among leaders.
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Gen foresees rising AI-driven scams & identity risks by 2025
Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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Gen's cybersecurity predictions for 2025 highlight a surge in identity theft and hyper-personalised scams driven by AI advancements and major breaches.
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Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
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Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.