Phishing

Amazon Scams Are Everywhere: How to Spot a Fake Order or Account Alert Scammers love impersonating well-known brands, and few names work better than Amazon. With hundreds of millions of active customers, the platform is a natural target. Fraudsters send fake order confirmations for expensive items you never bought, claim your account is suspended, or pose as customer service to “refund” you money—only to steal it instead. These attacks are persistent, varied, and often convincing. But once you know what to look for, they’re also fairly easy to spot. ...

How to Spot Amazon Impersonation Scams (Before You Lose Money) If you’ve ever received an email about a suspicious Amazon purchase you didn’t make, or a text warning that your account will be suspended unless you call a number immediately, you’re not alone. Scammers have been impersonating Amazon for years, and the problem shows no sign of slowing. A recent Daily Herald report notes that Amazon remains one of the most frequently impersonated companies by scammers. A separate article from SMH.com.au also includes Amazon-related scams among four schemes that can cost people thousands of dollars. ...

What Microsoft’s New Email Security Data Reveals About Today’s Biggest Threats Email remains one of the most exploited entry points for cyberattacks. Phishing alone accounted for more than 90% of data breaches last year, according to multiple industry reports. Microsoft recently published the results of a year-long benchmark on email security effectiveness—drawn from real-world telemetry across its Defender for Office 365 customer base. The findings offer a clear picture of current threats and, more importantly, which defences actually stop them. ...

What One Year of Microsoft Defender Data Reveals About Email Threats Microsoft published its latest email security benchmark report in June 2026, based on telemetry collected across its Defender for Office 365 user base over the preceding twelve months. The report offers a snapshot of the volume and types of email-borne attacks that the platform detected and blocked, and it highlights trends that anyone using Microsoft 365 should be aware of. This article summarizes the key findings and translates them into practical steps you can take to improve your own email security. ...

What Microsoft’s Year of Email Security Data Reveals About Today’s Threats Email remains the most common entry point for cyberattacks. That’s not a new claim, but the scale of the problem is easy to underestimate. Microsoft recently published a comprehensive year-long benchmark of email security threats detected by Microsoft Defender for Office 365. The data covers mid-2025 through mid-2026 and gives us a rare, large-scale look at what attackers are actually doing and how well defenses hold up. ...

How to spot Amazon Prime Day scams and shop safely Amazon Prime Day is one of the biggest online shopping events of the year. It’s also a prime opportunity for scammers. As shoppers hunt for deals, fraudsters ramp up phishing emails, fake ads, and impersonation calls designed to steal money or personal information. Local news outlets like WRAL have issued warnings ahead of Prime Day, and the Federal Trade Commission has published similar alerts in prior years. Here’s what you need to know to avoid the traps. ...

What a Year of Microsoft Defender Data Reveals About Email Security Threats Email remains the primary vector for cyberattacks, but the tactics attackers use shift constantly. In June 2026, Microsoft published a detailed benchmark of email security threats observed over the prior year, drawing on telemetry from Defender for Office 365. The report offers a data-driven look at what’s actually hitting inboxes—and what’s getting blocked. While the numbers come from Microsoft’s ecosystem, the patterns are relevant to anyone who uses email. ...

What Microsoft’s email security benchmark reveals about protecting your inbox If you rely on Microsoft 365 for your business or personal email, you probably assume the built-in security tools are doing their job. And they are — but only up to a point. Microsoft recently published a year-long benchmark study of email threats detected by Microsoft Defender for Office 365, covering data from June 2025 through June 2026. The report gives a realistic picture of what attackers are doing and how well the default protections hold up. ...

What Microsoft’s email security data reveals about today’s biggest threats If you administer a Microsoft 365 tenant or run a small business that relies on Exchange Online, you’ve probably wondered how effective the built-in email protection really is. Microsoft recently published a year’s worth of benchmark data from Defender for Office 365, and the numbers offer a grounded look at what threats are actually getting through — and where the filters are holding. ...

Prime Day Shopping? 9 Tips to Avoid Scams and Shop Safely Amazon Prime Day brings deep discounts — and a predictable surge in phishing emails, fake deals, and fraudulent sellers. Criminals know shoppers are hunting for bargains and often let their guard down. The good news: most scams follow patterns you can spot with a little awareness. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect yourself. ...