Love is in the air… and so are cybercriminals.
Valentine’s Day is a time to connect, celebrate relationships, and express affection. But it’s also a peak season for online scams—especially romance scams that target people through dating apps, social media, and emails.
At Code Hyper One, we want to remind individuals and businesses alike: emotions can be manipulated, and so can digital trust.
The Rise of Romance Scams
In 2025, Australians lost over $40 million to romance scams alone, with scammers using fake profiles, AI-generated images, and deepfake voices to build trust and trick victims into sending money or sensitive information.
Whether it’s a fake investment opportunity disguised as love or an email with a malware-infected Valentine’s eCard, the threats are real.
Love Bombing Isn’t Just Emotional—It’s Digital Too
Cybercriminals will often:
Build emotional rapport fast, pressuring for trust
Use phishing emails to pretend they’re a known partner or service
Lure victims into downloading files or clicking malicious links
Exploit personal details for identity theft or fraud
How Businesses Are Affected Too
While these scams might seem personal, they can affect your workplace. An employee tricked by a scammer can expose your organisation to:
Business Email Compromise (BEC)
Credential theft
Malware installation
Financial fraud
Love scams don’t stay in the inbox—they can break through to your business network too.
How Code Hyper One Can Help
Just like a good partner, we’re here to watch your back. Code Hyper One offers:
Email filtering and phishing detection
Dark web monitoring for stolen credentials
Security awareness training for staff
Endpoint detection and response (EDR)
24/7 alert monitoring
Whether it’s your heart or your server, we want to make sure neither is broken this Valentine’s Day.
Final Thoughts
Trust is a beautiful thing—but online, it needs to be earned and verified. So while you’re buying roses and booking dinners, make sure your personal and business data is also protected from digital heartbreak.
This Valentine’s Day, let love flow—but keep your cyber defences strong.
Need help securing your network?
Contact Code Hyper One today and show your business some real love.
