Spam stories
Israel-Iran conflict exploited in fresh email scam wave
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phishing
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email security
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data privacy
Scammers hijack Israel-Iran war headlines for classic advance-fee email cons, security researchers warn, urging users not to respond.
AI spend surges but marketers struggle to generate value
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Marketers pour money into AI, yet most still blast generic spam as fragmented data blocks the real conversations customers now expect.
AI-fuelled cyber attacks hit in minutes, warns CrowdStrike
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saas
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ransomware
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cloud security
AI is fuelling a surge in cyber attacks, with CrowdStrike warning criminals now move from breach to lateral movement in under 30 minutes.
Callback phishing surges as BEC email fraud dominates
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hcm
Callback phishing jumps sixfold as BEC fraud stays dominant, with criminals weaponising CAPTCHAs, trusted brands and cloud platforms.
YouTube sets 2026 agenda on creators, kids & AI tools
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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martech
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physical security
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digital entertainment
YouTube sets 2026 agenda with tougher child safety tools, bigger creator payouts and expanded AI across production and viewing.
Cybercriminal groups use RDGAs in scams, phishings
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
Cybercriminal groups Reckless Rabbit and Ruthless Rabbit use registered domain algorithms to carry out investment scams costing US consumers USD $5.7 billion in 2024.
Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to enhance SES Mail security
Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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malware
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hyperscale
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phishing
Hornetsecurity partners with Amazon to offer Vade Advanced Email Security Add-On for enhanced real-time threat protection to Amazon SES Mail Manager users.
Fastly updates bot management to reduce CAPTCHA reliance
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Fastly has unveiled enhancements to its Bot Management service, reducing CAPTCHA dependency while bolstering security and user experience across its platform.
Kaspersky blocks over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024
Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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malware
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crypto
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blockchain
In 2024, Kaspersky blocked over 893 million phishing attempts, a 26% rise from 2023, as cybercriminals exploited trusted brand names to deceive users.
IT leaders advocate for stricter email authentication rules
Wed, 5th Feb 2025
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
A recent study by EasyDMARC reveals that 87% of IT leaders support expanding email authentication to tackle phishing and spam, following Google's and Yahoo's earlier mandates.
VIPRE report reveals 90% of emails in 2024 were spam
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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malware
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phishing
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email security
VIPRE Security Group's annual report reveals over 90% of 7.2 billion processed emails in 2024 were spam, with ominous trends projected for 2025.
Sophos reveals new Microsoft Teams-related threat campaigns
Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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uc
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ransomware
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phishing
Sophos X-Ops has uncovered two active cybercriminal campaigns exploiting Microsoft Office 365, with over 15 incidents reported in just three months.
Video of Hillary making ISIS deal: It's not real, says security expert
Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Symantec warns of non-existent video of Hillary Clinton exchanging money with ISIS used as bait in spam emails.
Fight against spam now a global effort
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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spam
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dia
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cyber attacks
Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.
Australia a target for 'designer' cyber threats
Wed, 4th May 2016
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
With cybercriminals having a deliberate hand in creating threats that look authentic and are targeted, it is more difficult to recognise spam.