Crispin Kerr stories
Crispin Kerr writes extensively on cyber security, highlighting the ever-evolving nature of online threats and scams. His stories explore how scams, particularly investment scams and phishing, continue to cause significant financial losses.
Through an analytical lens, the writing emphasizes the rising trends in cybercrime and the resulting impact on professionals and businesses. Readers gain insights into the importance of robust email security measures and cyber education as essential defenses against increasingly sophisticated social engineering attacks.
Proofpoint achieves IRAP certification for email security
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
Proofpoint has achieved IRAP certification for its email protection services, ensuring compliance with Australian government security standards amid rising cyber threats.
GenAI: A new era of social engineering threats for Australian businesses
Tue, 3rd Sep 2024
GenAI’s rapid evolution is enabling cybercriminals to launch more sophisticated social engineering attacks, posing rising threats to Australian businesses.
Scams leave nasty bite & Australians $33m out of pocket in November
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
Investment scams accounted for 65% of the $33m stolen by scammers from Australians in November, according to Proofpoint and Scamwatch.
Country-wide phishing reports up 75% in 2020
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
In total, Australians lost $176 million to scams in 2020, 23% higher than the previous year, with phishing the most reported type.
Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Aussie Infosec pros report highest phishing-led ransomware rates, underpinning urgent need for cyber education.