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3 things everyone needs to know to protect themselves from online scams
When it comes to online scams, there are three crucial things that everyone should know. 1. Be aware of common scam ...
Review of NSW state response to cyber crime released
An analysis of NSW cyber crime has revealed that levels are growing steadily in line with Commonwealth levels.
She just wanted some tea, but a fake QR code offer cost her $20,000
COVID-19 check-ins got all of us used to scanning QR codes to enter places like restaurants and bars, and even now, many ...
AFP helps fund new training facility for Samoan Police, with cyber safety a focus
The Australian Federal Police has helped open a new police training facility on the Pacific island of Samoa.
Op-Ed: Lawyers and professional advisers — trusted advisers or weakest link?
Lawyers and other professional advisers don’t normally think about themselves as part of a business’s “supply chain”
CERT-UA warns of phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian organisations with fake Windows update
The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine has discovered a spear phishing campaign targeting organisations within ...
New custom Iranian malware targeting organisations in US, Europe, and Asia
Security researchers have uncovered a new malware tool in the arsenal of an infamous Iranian hacking group.
NDIS to fight fraud with almost $50m in federal funding
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is getting its anti-fraud measures bolstered after the federal ...
NATO’s Locked Shields exercise saw a record number of countries compete
NATO’s Locked Shields exercise took place in Tallinn last week, and it boasted a record turnout of countries.
NSW Police searching for new CISO
The role of chief information security officer (CISO) for the NSW Police is now vacant after Michael Marsden, the first ...
Misconfigured Kubernetes clusters are being used to install and run cryptominers
Security researchers have discovered a first-of-its-kind campaign targeting poorly configured Kubernetes clusters, using ...
$550m lost: ASIC calls out major banks for poor scam-handling procedures
Financial institutions are being told to improve their scam-handling procedures, with a new Australian Securities and ...
Op-Ed: Interrupt the routine, ruin a cyber criminal’s day
Although we can’t look into the mind of a cyber criminal, it’s clear the goals of these perpetrators are evolving