Warnings

Flubot

Beware of Flubot Scams

Australians have been receiving scam text messages since August 2021, and it’s important to be aware of the dangers they pose. The messages often claim that you have missed calls, voicemails, deliveries or photo uploads. These are all part of the Flubot scam, which is a malicious software that aims to infect your phone if

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Medibank scam

Medibank Private data breach

On November 9th, 2022, Medibank Private, Australia’s largest health insurance firm, was the victim of a data breach. Russian-speaking cybercriminals were able to access and leak sensitive personal and health data from the company. The hackers then announced, ‘case closed’ and dumped a huge file of customer records on the dark web. Medibank has confirmed

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Beware of Covid-19 Scams

As the world continues to grapple with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, scammers have seized the opportunity to take advantage of people’s fears and anxieties. Scammers are using a variety of methods to target unsuspecting victims, including phone calls, emails and text messages impersonating well-known businesses and government agencies. They may also offer fake

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Optus Data Breach

The Optus Data Breach

The Optus data breach has been a major concern for customers, as millions of names, dates of birth, phone numbers and email addresses were released. As a result, scammers have been taking advantage of the situation to target victims with various scams. One such scam is phishing scams, where scammers contact you through emails, messages,

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