Origin Energy email scam targets tens of thousands of Aussies with fake bill
May 12, 2017High Alert for ransomware issued by Australian Government cyber security agency.
May 14, 2017
Source: ATO and ACCC ScamWatch
According to the ACCC, increasing numbers of Australians are encountering—and losing money to—scams on social media. If you use social media, we encourage you to be particularly alert for dating and romance scams and fake trader scams. … financial losses that are usually impossible to recover. Here are some tips from ACCC’s ScamWatch [http://bit.ly/2pEshwY] on how to protect yourself.
For businesses, the ATO says – don’t give fraudsters a chance. It’s a timely reminder to review all information security practices in your business, including storage of client information and taking stock of who has access to your systems. Implementing a few simple practices can save you money and stress. Read the ATO’s Top cyber security tips for business [http://bit.ly/2pqH5UG].