Stephen Kho stories
Marketing vs. reality – What we can learn from the Ashley Madison hack
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breach prevention
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hack
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online dating
The Ashley Madison hack exposed the stark reality behind glossy marketing, revealing how a poorly safeguarded system endangered millions of private lives.
YouTube, the backdrop of a scammer’s play
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cyberattackers are turning to YouTube to spread phishing and malware through sophisticated scams, deceiving users with deepfakes and trusted spokespersons. Stay vigilant.
What is MFA bombing? Apple users were targeted using this phishing technique
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phishing
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email security
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mfa
Apple users are being targeted with 'MFA bombing,' a phishing method that exploits repeated password prompts and spoofed calls to gain account access.
There’s a whole new wave of investment scams – and they feature people you might know
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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email security
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ai
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cybersecurity
AI-generated deepfakes are fuelling a new era of investment scams, featuring familiar faces to deceive us. Here's how to spot and avoid these high-tech traps.
Avast uncovers new scam scaring employees into paying big
Thu, 20th Apr 2023
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email security
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ransomware
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breach prevention
New scam impersonating ransomware gangs threatens to sell stolen company data if employees don't respond, warns Avast.
3 in 5 New Zealanders report spike in attempted scams
Fri, 26th Aug 2022
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email security
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endpoint protection
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edr
More than a third (35%) of New Zealanders encounter scams on a weekly basis, according to research commissioned by Avast.
Big business in cryptocurrencies and cybercrime
Wed, 10th Aug 2022
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malware
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ransomware
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cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies are valuable, digital, anonymous, and can be used across borders - they can be sent to others anytime, anywhere.
Cybersecurity experts urge caution as phishing attacks surge
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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email security
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phishing
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avast
With holiday sales season near, phishing attacks surge in New Zealand. Experts urge vigilance against scams, stressing caution with online deals.
New Zealanders are exposing themselves to cybercrime, study shows
Mon, 30th Aug 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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safety
According to Avast, many New Zealanders are exposing themselves to unnecessary online risks and cyber threats through careless digital practices.