“A package has been received for you”, claims this email inviting recipients to “…complete the process for successful delivery.” The scam is a simple one, with no glaring grammatical errors to alert recipients to the dangers of clicking through on the link ..read more

In a reminder that scammers are always trying to snare Office 365 credentials, this email claims to be a ‘Password Renewal Request’. Shown below, the email comes from the sender name, ‘Authetication Sevices’, a failed attempt at conveying a sense of authority and legitimacy, with the poor grammar an immediate giveaway ..read more

According to the Australian government website, ‘myGov is a simple and secure way to access government services online in one place.’ So, it stands to reason that it’s also a hot target for scammers who are trying to steal credentials. With a population over 26 million, and 3.3 million app users with daily use exceeding 782,000 times per day, it explains why myGov email scams are so prolific, and phishing kits for scammers trying to capture the credentials of innocent Australian citizens are so widely consumed ..read more

In an attempt to steal sensitive Microsoft login credentials, scammers are distributing a simple email to user inboxes with a prominent blue button requesting that they ‘Re-authenticate Now’, to ‘avoid potential disruption to your account ..read more

The MailGuard team is currently blocking an email scam impersonating MetaMask, the crypto wallet and gateway to blockchain apps, with over 100 million users worldwide ..read more

As DocuSign proudly boast of ‘more than 1,000,000 paying customers and over a billion users worldwide’, it’s easy to see why the company is such an appealing target for impersonation in phishing scams ..read more

Have you received an email from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) informing you that your income statement has been finalised? Don’t be fooled, chances are that it’s the latest scam that’s doing the rounds ..read more

It’s that time of year again, when our minds turn to office parties, shutdowns and travelling home to see loved ones. And, as we wind down for the holidays, the generosity of the season can make employees more inclined to let their guards down too. Sadly, cybercriminals are opportunists, and they don’t take time off ..read more

What are the chances that your energy provider wants to issue you a refund? Pretty slim indeed, which is why, no matter how appealing it sounds, you should take a moment to re-consider any offer that seems too good to be true, especially when it’s unexpected.  That’s the case for the latest scam that’s spoofing Energy Australia, with a subject line reading ‘Refund available to be claimed, read more.’ Sadly it’s not your lucky day, and this email is in fact a scam. Although the email features Energy Australia branding, and the sender name is masked to spoof Energy Australia, the actual se ..read more

This year, ‘Scams Awareness Week’ is spotlighting impersonation scams, and the ACCC and ScamWatch are promoting the theme 'Who's really there?'.  ..read more