2degrees stories - Page 7
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NZBA warning against Catphishing scams
Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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new zealand bankers’ association
The New Zealand Bankers' Association warns online daters of catphishing scams, where fake romantics aim to steal your money and personal info.
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Sophisticated SMS cyber attack targets Australian banking customers
Fri, 12th Feb 2016
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endpoint protection
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fintech
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phishing
A persistent and sophisticated SMS phishing campaign is currently targeting mobile banking customers in both Australia and New Zealand.
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Elaborate widow scam sees Kiwi suffer 'significant' financial loss
Thu, 4th Feb 2016
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
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.
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Four arrested in email phishing scam
Fri, 4th Dec 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Detective Inspector Stu Graham encourages all computer users to protect themselves by making themselves familiar with the various types of scams.
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The Warehouse launching prepay mobile service
Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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wearables
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personal computing devices
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noel leeming
The Warehouse will launch a prepay mobile service with 2degrees later this month, building on its longstanding selling other companies offerings.
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SMX warns Kiwi companies of 'highly sophisticated' email scam
Mon, 7th Sep 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Attackers are even following up with telephone calls prior to, as well as during, these attacks to further embellish the hoax.
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Why did Vodafone acquire Worldxchange?
Mon, 15th Jun 2015
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apm
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.
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Social media phishing attacks pose large threat to businesses
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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network infrastructure
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phishing
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email security
Dell's Ian Hodge says cyber criminals are evolving their methods of phishing attacks, using social media to hook people and expose vulnerabilities.
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iSocket arrives to notify Kiwi businesses of power outages via text
Thu, 19th Feb 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Without committing themselves to a monthly fee, customers get a cell phone alert that gives them time to take corrective action.
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LinkedIn Alert: Scammers use security update to phish for credentials
Thu, 15th Jan 2015
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Scammers are exploiting a bogus LinkedIn security update to phish for credentials, warns Symantec. Users should enable two-step verification for protection.
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The never-ending security challenge... How do resellers stay on top?
Mon, 15th Sep 2014
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
As cyber threats evolve, experts reveal how staying vigilant is crucial for resellers to protect customer networks amidst increased complexity.
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ESET offers tips to phish out fakes on back of YouTube scam
Sat, 6th Sep 2014
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malware
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phishing
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email security
ESET advises heightened vigilance as phishing scams mimic YouTube alerts, urging users to verify email legitimacy to avoid falling victim to fraud.
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Kiwi businesses beware... of Silver Spaniels and rats
Wed, 6th Aug 2014
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks warns New Zealand businesses to be aware of 'Silver Spaniel' malware campaigns targeting organisations.
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Security the biggest loser during the World Cup...
Tue, 15th Jul 2014
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malware
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phishing
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email security
The 2014 World Cup hailed as most connected yet, but it was also a playground for cybercriminals, exposing fans to unprecedented online threats.
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2degrees narrows 2013 loss
Tue, 24th Jun 2014
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telco
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2degrees
2degrees Mobile reduces 2013 losses by 20%, boasting positive operating earnings and a revenue surge amid ongoing investments.
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Check Point: Dangerous phishing attacks in detail...
Fri, 13th Dec 2013
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malware
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phishing
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martech
Phishing attacks and their more recent variations such as spear-phishing and whaling are by now well-known parts of the threat landscape.
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Apple-related phishing sites hit ANZ hard
Fri, 15th Nov 2013
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
ANZ rated the third highest region for hosting Apple targeted phishing sites, accounting for 10.7% of the phishing sites blocked globally in Q3 2013.
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Vodafone NZ stops the rot, adds 19,000 this qtr
Tue, 23rd Jul 2013
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customers
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telstraclear
Telco reports customer increase across New Zealand, bucking the previous trend spanning nine consecutive quarters.
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NZ mobile data demand doubles
Tue, 30th Apr 2013
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smartphones
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chorus
New Zealand's mobile data usage has doubled for the second consecutive year, driven by increased smartphone activity, says the Commerce Commission's report.
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Spear-phishing: Don’t be the ‘Catch of the Day’
Wed, 26th Dec 2012
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
Phishing emails are designed to look like they come from a trusted source and extort personal information, which gets used in a criminal or fraudulent way.