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New Zealanders are being urged to trust their instincts and be cautious of unexpected phone calls as part of International Fraud Awareness Week.

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.

Malware exploiting a decade-old Microsoft Office vulnerability has surged by 400%, according to a study by NordVPN.

Sophos researchers say that the attackers take a slightly different approach to the standard ‘fake login’ phishing email.

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.