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MailGuard has intercepted a fraudulent email that uses a malicious attachment disguised as an invoice to infect systems.

“In a year already marred by natural and biological crises, cybersecurity failures remain a critical threat. 

Users are advised to be wary of this phishing email that aims to manipulate users into handing over their confidential data.

MailGuard has intercepted a phishing email scam purporting to be sent from Qantas titled “Your Coronavirus Relief Bonus is about to expire”.

Tax refunds supposedly from national taxation bodies. Requests to verify accounts from well-known banks via a link. Attachments containing delayed invoices from suppliers. 

The End of Financial Year (EOFY) is approaching – a period that notoriously witnesses a spike in finance and tax-related scams affecting business worldwide. Just this past month, we’ve intercepted several such email scams, including those brandjacking banks like ANZ & other financial institutions, and those containing statements of accounts. 

As more companies are implementing remote working policies for their employees in light of the COVID-19 crisis, the usage of popular videoconferencing apps like Zoom is rising – and cybercriminals are using this rise to their advantage.

MailGuard has intercepted a phishing email titled “Supply List Demand” that uses a malicious attachment to trick users into handing over their confidential information. 

It can be alarming to receive an email claiming your incoming messages can’t be delivered, but think twice before you take any action.

This week marks Privacy Awareness Week 2020, an initiative by The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). It aims to highlight the importance of protecting personal information and to help organisations and employees across Australia navigate the privacy landscape.

MailGuard has successfully intercepted a phishing email targeting sellers on popular e-commerce platform Shopify. Titled “URGENT – Your shop if frozen and has been temporarily deactivated”, the email uses a display name of “Shopify”. It actually originates from a single compromised email address.

“I am a hacker who has access to your operating system. I also have full access to your account. I’ve been watching you for a few months now. The fact is that you were impacted with malware through an adult site that you visited.”

A new email scam has been intercepted by MailGuard, this time masquerading as an email containing an “updated statement of account”.

MailGuard has detected and successfully intercepted a new phishing email scam that uses a ‘voice mail’ to deliver a phishing attack.

In its report to Parliament in March, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) stated that “Commonwealth entities continue to improve their cyber security; however, ongoing effort is required to maintain the currency and effectiveness of cyber security measures.