Phishing, Ransomware, E-Mail

04 Jul

Posted at 19:21h in Phishing, Ransomware, E-Mail, Security

When we hear of a a mobile or computer scam, we generally assume an overseas call centre or hackers are involved. This is not the case in this story after two men were arrested and sentenced to more than six years imprisonment. The pair after being found guilty of developing and carrying out an SMS scam, targeting millions of Australians. A 27-year-old Bendigo man was charged him with various telephone offences including hacking, and financial phishing offences. For tips on identifying an online scam, you can check out cyber.gov.au. If you are a...

11 Nov

Posted at 20:01h in Browser, Security, Malware, Phishing, Ransomware, E-Mail, Ransomware, Security, E-Mail

Internet and phone scams continue to plague Australians with over $851m lost to scams in 2020. There are many scams to watch out for involving tech. From automated Internet disconnection scams to call centre scams with ‘agents’ pretending to be from the Australian Federal Police with a warrant for your arrest. It’s a minefield out there, there are many scams, many adaptations and many ways to get caught out. There are some simple steps you can take to reduce your risk of being caught up in such scams. Phone Scams - If you’re unsure who...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Phishing, Ransomware, E-Mail

Over the last month, we’ve been inundated with messages, phone calls and E-mails about an old threat with new life. Sextortion. The E-Mail has a few variables which indicate that your computer has been infected with a virus or malware from the hacker that’s sending you an email directly. In some cases, it may also include a password you used on a LinkedIn in 2012. In 2012, 6.5 million LinkedIn account details were leaked and made available for purchase on the ‘dark web’. If you receive one of these sextortion...