Cyber Security Awareness Month: The AFP on the lure of phishing

Emails that are designed to look like they come from a trusted friend or business but that are instead malicious attempts to get you to share important personal data – or worse!

In this video, Tim Stainton, Detective Superintendent of the Joint Policing Cybercrime Coordination Centre, breaks down how this crime works and what you can do to protect yourself.

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David Hollingworth

David Hollingworth has been writing about technology for over 20 years, and has worked for a range of print and online titles in his career. He is enjoying getting to grips with cyber security, especially when it lets him talk about Lego.