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Sneaky scams to watch for this holiday season (and how to outsmart them)

As the festive season approaches, shoppers must be vigilant against clever scams as cybercriminals target eager buyers with deceptive tactics.

By Sneha Banerjee • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024

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Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024

In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Phishing

Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Email Security

Kaspersky warns of Valentine's Day gift scam surge

Kaspersky warns of a significant rise in Valentine's Day scams, with cybercriminals exploiting the holiday by creating fake websites for enticing gifts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Phishing

Kaspersky warns of surge in Chinese New Year scams

As Chinese New Year 2025 approaches, Kaspersky warns of a rise in fraudulent websites exploiting the festive spirit, enticing consumers with fake deals.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Endpoint Protection

Zendesk exploit allows phishing scams, CloudSEK reports

CloudSEK's latest report reveals how cybercriminals exploit Zendesk's subdomain feature to create convincing phishing scams, risking brand trust and security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Malware

Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Multi-factor authentication

Gen Z & Millennials face higher social media compromises

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Data Protection

McAfee launches AI tool to detect & stop online scams

McAfee has unveiled its AI-powered Scam Detector, designed to combat online scams across text, email, and video platforms, enhancing consumer protection.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025

EduTech

PayPal warns Aussies of risky shopping ahead of sales

PayPal's latest research reveals a 9% rise in risky shopping habits among Australians ahead of Boxing Day, raising alarm over potential scams.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

Malware

Phishing campaign targets YouTube creators with fake deals

CloudSEK reveals a phishing campaign targeting over 200,000 YouTube creators with fake collaboration emails, jeopardising accounts and spreading scams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Dec 2024

Data Protection

Trend Micro warns of AI-driven cyber threats by 2025

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

Customer Experience

Sinch predicts AI & human synergy in customer service 2025

Sinch predicts a transformation in digital customer communications by 2025, emphasising AI's role alongside human agents in enhancing engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024

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Email Security

Deepfakes & scams plague one-fifth of UK dating app users

A survey by Sumsub reveals that deepfakes pose a significant threat on UK dating apps, with 75% of users suspecting AI manipulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

Email Security

UK online daters face rising AI-generated scam threats

A new Norton survey reveals that over half of UK online daters encounter suspicious profiles weekly, amid rising scams linked to loneliness and AI misuse.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Crypto

United Kingdom loses record GBP £306m to crypto scams in 2023

Cryptocurrency scams have surged in the UK, with victims losing GBP £306 million in 2023, prompting warnings for greater vigilance in the digital currency market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025

Malware

Appdome unveils AI-driven defence for mobile threat management

Appdome has launched Threat Dynamics, an AI-enhanced mobile defence platform aimed at pre-emptive threat management for mobile businesses facing rising fraud.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025

Malware

UK SMEs focus on AI threats over traditional cyber risks

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.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025