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Cyber attacks in New Zealand have surged by 42% this year, with almost 60% of the 3,102 reported incidents coming from individuals, according to CERT NZ.

Cyber criminals are leveraging Gmail and AOL to impersonate employees, scamming 6,600 organisations in 2020, reports Barracuda Networks.

Study reveals that over 6,000 malicious email accounts were responsible for 100,000 business email compromise attacks on 6,600 organisations.

Microsoft alerts users to a massive COVID-19 phishing scam using bogus John Hopkins emails to install a dangerous remote access tool on victims' systems.

Cyber attacks on financial institutions soared by 238% from February to April, as reported by VMware Carbon Black. 80% of entities noted higher attack rates.

MailGuard has intercepted malicious emails claiming to offer COVID-19 relief payments, exploiting financial uncertainties caused by the pandemic.

As COVID-19 cyber attacks rise, Wavelink underscores the imperative of advanced technology and robust education to mitigate risks and safeguard businesses.

Email attacks have surged 667% amidst COVID-19, exploiting vulnerabilities and rising emotions. Barracuda's report shows sophisticated tactics increasing.

Vodafone New Zealand alerts customers to rising online scams exploiting COVID-19 fears, urging vigilance as internet usage soars during lockdown.

GBG launches robust anti-fraud solutions, featuring the flagship Instinct Hub, to safeguard businesses and their clients in a complex digital landscape.

Mastercard urges Kiwis to prioritise online security during Black Friday sales, releasing a guide to help shoppers avoid fraud as online shopping surges.

In just a three month period this year, New Zealanders reported more than 1000 cybersecurity incidents and financial losses of $6.5 million to CERT NZ.

It’s a common thought that the elderly are most likely to get scammed, but BNZ says it’s also busy parents who are finding themselves on the receiving end too.

New insights from CCL reveal that a significant amount of New Zealanders are still falling for phishing email scams, due in part to impulsive email behaviour.

A report found small businesses are paying a hefty price to scammers; on average losing $38,845 and recovering much less than half.

Kaspersky reports a 7% rise in financial malware, affecting 430,000 users in H1 2019, with 30.9% targeting corporate users, double from 2018.

Email attacks are having a major impact on businesses, with ever-evolving security concerns proving a challenge for IT security professionals.

These scams use safety features to steal victims’ confidential data, and are ‘brandjacking’ trusted names in the industry to conduct their attacks.

New Zealanders are being caught out more than ever before – but at the same time there’s a serious effort going on to raise awareness about the issue.

Inland Revenue warns customers of a convincing email scam offering tax refunds; more than 900 reports received.