Malvertising stories
ReliaQuest report exposes rise of social engineering cyber threats
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ReliaQuest reveals surge in social engineering cyber threats, with ClickFix tactics and ransomware group shifts raising new security challenges in 2025.
Fake booking sites push malware as HP warns of click fatigue
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HP Wolf Security warns of rise in malware attacks using fake Booking.com sites exploiting users' click fatigue during the busy 2025 summer holiday season.
Experts warn of surge in Google, Apple, Microsoft breaches
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Experts warn of a rise in Chrome extension attacks and a breach exposing 184 million stolen log-ins, highlighting urgent cybersecurity risks worldwide.
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
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Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.
Facebook ads scam uses celebrity faces to spread malware
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Facebook malvertising exploits images of stars like Elon Musk, promoting fake crypto brands to spread malware in Australia, New Zealand, and beyond.
Rising threats to influencers as cyber attacks escalate
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Bitdefender reports a dramatic rise in cybercrime targeting social media influencers, uncovering over 9,000 malicious livestreams on YouTube in 2024.
Rising cyber threats target social media in New Zealand
Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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email security
A report by Gen reveals alarming cyber threats on social media in New Zealand, with phishing and malvertising driving a 21% spike in extortion mails.
Ransomware is doubling down — What you need to know about the recent surge
Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
Ransomware attacks have surged by 100% from Q2 to Q3/2024, with the Magniber variant leading the charge, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Avast warns of rise in fake shops targeting New Zealanders
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Avast warns of a surge in fake online shops targeting New Zealanders, with nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites identified as the holiday shopping season nears.
Rise in counterfeit websites threatens holiday shoppers
Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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As the festive shopping season approaches, researchers have identified nearly 80,000 counterfeit websites, endangering online shoppers seeking deals.
Experts warn of cyber risks as Black Friday approaches
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data privacy
As Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach, experts warn shoppers to be vigilant against rising cyber threats like malvertising and online fraud.
Cyberattack spreads malware via Facebook ads in Europe
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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email security
Bitdefender Labs has uncovered malicious advertising campaigns on Facebook, tricking users into downloading a harmful extension disguised as a Bitwarden update.
Bitdefender reveals malvertising campaign targeting Meta
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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gaming
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advanced persistent threat protection
Bitdefender has revealed a widespread malvertising campaign targeting mainly middle-aged males in Australia, exploiting Meta business and personal accounts.
Norton report warns UK shoppers of holiday cyber risks
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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physical security
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email security
Shoppers in the UK are advised to remain vigilant over holiday discounts, as a report reveals soaring risks of digital identity theft amid festive deals.
Norton survey warns Kiwis of rising holiday shopping scams
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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phishing
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email security
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cybersafety
A Norton survey reveals that three-quarters of New Zealanders believe online scams surge during the Christmas season, with serious financial implications.
HP unveils hackers use fake firms to get trusted certificates
Tue, 1st Oct 2024
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HP Wolf Security research reveals hackers are forming fake firms to obtain certificates for fraudulent websites, evading Windows security and user alerts.
HP finds AI-generated malware targets French speakers
Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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New research from HP reveals cybercriminals using generative AI to write sophisticated malware, lowering the barrier for entry-level hackers and increasing attack efficacy.
You’re telling me that ad was fake? Malvertising is sneakier than ever
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Malicious ads are becoming hard to spot, warns Avast in its Q1/2024 Threat Report. Even legitimate platforms like YouTube are now targets for sophisticated malvertising schemes.
Avast report reveals rise in AI-powered cyberattacks & scams
Wed, 15th May 2024
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Avast’s Q1 Threat Report spotlights a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, with 90% of threats involving social engineering, deepfakes, and YouTube scams.
Red Canary report unveils 2023's top cybersecurity threats
Tue, 19th Mar 2024
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Red Canary's 6th annual Threat Detection Report reveals a substantial rise in Cloud Accounts compromises and abuses of Email Forwarding Rules, among major cybersecurity threats in 2023.