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Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?
Phishing

Are Russian hackers targeting Hillary Clinton?

Russian hackers have been targeting key staff members working for Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign, according to SecureWorks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks
Malware

Digital patch kit: How to protect yourself from data leaks

Plug the digital holes: Our guide reveals four vital strategies to fend off data leaks and secure your organisation's sensitive info.

By Editor • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed
Fintech

Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed

Hackers are gaining entry into email accounts and altering the bank details in invoices before sending to an unassuming client.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Apple iCloud users are the new bait in phishing campaigns
Phishing

Apple iCloud users are the new bait in phishing campaigns

Apple iCloud users are the latest targets of phishing campaigns using the same content but different domains to target users, FireEye reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Cyber insurance not always up to scratch
Phishing

Cyber insurance not always up to scratch

Organisations warned to check cyber insurance for coverage of new social engineering email attacks #cybersecurity #insurance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
What's an ELOFANT and how can you stop them threatening your data?
Network Infrastructure

What's an ELOFANT and how can you stop them threatening your data?

If you're concerned about the security of your organization's data, you should be looking out for ELOFANTs on your network.

By Stephen Cobb • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Crowdsourced phishing protection eliminates threats in under 13 minutes
Phishing

Crowdsourced phishing protection eliminates threats in under 13 minutes

IronScales reports that training staff and using crowdsourced phishing protection can eliminate threats in under 13 minutes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Email prime target for cyber attacks, FirstWave responds with domain filter
Phishing

Email prime target for cyber attacks, FirstWave responds with domain filter

In a bold move against cyber threats, FirstWave launches an innovative Typo Domain filter to shield emails from insidious phishing attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers
Phishing

Phishing scam targeting Kiwi taxpayers

New email phishing scam targets Kiwi taxpayers, asking for credit card details to claim a tax refund. MyTax.co.nz warns against responding.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
NZBA warning against Catphishing scams
Phishing

NZBA warning against Catphishing scams

The New Zealand Bankers' Association warns online daters of catphishing scams, where fake romantics aim to steal your money and personal info.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2016
Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers
Endpoint Protection

Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers

A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2016
Elaborate widow scam sees Kiwi suffer 'significant' financial loss
Phishing

Elaborate widow scam sees Kiwi suffer 'significant' financial loss

The victim received a letter that appeared to be from the Minister of Internal Affairs and the DIA threatening extradition if payment wasn't received.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016
Four arrested in email phishing scam
Phishing

Four arrested in email phishing scam

Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Dec 2015
The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service
Noel Leeming

The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service

The Warehouse will launch a prepay mobile service with 2degrees later this month, building on its longstanding selling other companies offerings.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015
SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam
Phishing

SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam

Attackers are even following up with telephone calls prior to, as well as during, these attacks to further embellish the hoax.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Sep 2015
Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?
Unified Communications

Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?

Vocus, WxC's current provider of IP transit (according to the ISP map) will lose out as WxC will have their transit agreements migrated to Vodafone.

By Brendan Ritchie • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jun 2015
Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses
Network Infrastructure

Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses

Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2015
iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text
Hyperscale

iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text

Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2015
LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials
Phishing

LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials

Scammers are exploiting a bogus LinkedIn security update to phish for credentials, warns Symantec. Users should enable two-step verification for protection.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015