Tag: Phishing
5 big trends in Australians getting scammed
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Greed, desire, wishful thinking and naivety are lucrative markets for scam artists – and their age-old hustles are increasingly being supplemented by digital...
Best things to do for preventing phishing attacks:
We have seen that when we increased the use of internet, we started to see the rise in the phishing attacks. It has become...
Being bombarded with delivery and post office text scams? Here’s why — and what can be done
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For most people, the ping of an incoming SMS will induce some level of excitement — or mild intrigue at least. But with...
Cybersecurity Threats for Students & How to Fight Them
Although this article was written with students from the USA in mind, it is still completely appropriate for students in Australia, and with...
Fake COVID-19 testing kits and lockdown puppy scams: how to protect yourself from fraud in a pandemic
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Fraudsters are ruthless and will use any means necessary to gain financial advantage.
Earlier this year, as Australians were battling the devastating bushfires, fraudsters...
$2.5 billion lost over a decade: Nigerian princes lose their sheen, but scams are on the rise
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Last year, Australians reported more than A$634 million lost to fraud, a significant jump from $489.7 million the year before.
The Australian Competition...