
Are QR codes really safe? Email QR scams are on the rise
Did you know that email QR scams are on the rise? Scanning every QR code without caution can be risky, especially when it comes to
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Did you know that email QR scams are on the rise? Scanning every QR code without caution can be risky, especially when it comes to
Scammers often pretend to be from a trusted business or government organisation – this includes IT companies like ourselves. If you receive a call from
Please be aware Microsoft have released a patch for Outlook in the past 24 hours – this is affecting many users (but not all) from not being able to view or create emails in Outlook worldwide.
Scammers purporting to be from ACSC are calling Australians and attempting to trick them into installing malicious software on personal devices.
Australians have lost over $300,000 to rental and accommodation scams this year, an increase of 76 per cent compared to the same time last year.
It has recently come to our attention that scammers are using a COVID-19 themed scam to install malicious software on your device…
Please be aware that Office 365 users are being targeted in a convincing email phishing attack. An email stating to be from Office 365 is being sent to end users…
Christmas is the time of year for giving to loved ones and friends, NOT to scammers.
These weasels are everywhere trying to steal your assets from you, nothing you own is sacred.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of a widespread malicious email virus (malware), known as ‘Emotet’, targeting Australian businesses and individuals.
The Australian Cyber Security Centre is aware of widespread abuse of a security vulnerability (called BlueKeep) that affects older versions of Windows operating systems
The Australia Taxation Office (ATO) have advised of an increase in the number of scammers who are pretending to be from the ATO.
Google has advised, there is a security bug in Google Chrome that is being actively exploited by hackers. Please ensure your chrome is running version 72.0.3626.121 or later.
Energy provider AGL has warned of a hoax email in circulation with the subject “AGL electricity bill”. The email includes a bill for electricity with a due date.
Tax time – it is very common time for scammers to try and trick you to share your personal information or download malware.
We are sending this email to inform everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake emails which are trying to obtain your personal information.
We are posting this to inform everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake emails which are trying to obtain your personal information. We cannot emphasise enough the importance of being both aware and sceptical of emails you receive.
We are posting Aus Post Spam Email Alert to inform everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake emails which are trying to obtain your personal information. We cannot emphasise enough, the importance of being both aware and sceptical of emails you receive.
‘Phone Porting’ and ‘Sim Hijacking’ scams are a very real and sadly all too common threat. Basically, scammers contact the telco retailers, they then request to port your number across to a new sim and/or carrier.
Please be aware that Office 365 users are being targeted in a convincing phishing attack. An email stating to be from Office 365 is being sent to end users asking for verification of credentials and noting that a request has been made to de-activate their account.
Just a reminder to everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake SMS which are trying to obtain your personal information. We cannot emphasis enough the importance of being both aware and sceptical of SMS you receive from unknown or blocked numbers.
We are posting this to inform everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake NAB emails which are trying to obtain your personal information. We cannot emphasis enough, the importance of being both aware and sceptical of emails you receive.
Please be wary of scammers trying to ruin your Christmas holidays. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) recently released an alert with the latest holiday scams to be on the lookout for.
There have been recent scams going around targeting Australian Businesses. These criminals have been researching employees from various Companies, then contacting the Accounting staff attempting to impersonate Management/Directors requesting to transfer money to bank accounts.
A new ransomware campaign called ‘Bad Rabbit’ has started infecting many organisations globally. This scam will display a message advising that your files are “no longer accessible” and “no one will be able to recover them without our decryption service”.
Just a reminder to everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake emails which are trying to obtain your personal information (phishing) or infect you with malware. We cannot emphasise enough, the importance of being both aware and sceptical of emails you receive.
Just a reminder to everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake emails which are trying to obtain your personal information (phishing) or infect you with malware. We cannot emphasise enough, the importance of being both aware and sceptical of emails you receive.
Internet security experts are urging people to update their software to protect against a serious vulnerability, which if exploited could spread uncontrollably via the common wireless technology bluetooth.
A new campaign is using multiple methods to try and trick you into downloading ransomware onto your computer.
There has been a recent alert from the ACCC. They are warning the community that scammers are pretending to be from NBN to con victims out of their money and personal information.
Please be aware that Office 365 users are being targeted in a convincing phishing attack.An email stating to be from Office 365 is being sent to end users asking for verification of credentials and noting that a request has been made to de-activate their account.
We are seeing a lot of fake emails being sent to accounts departments requesting bogus payments. It is relatively easy to piece together staff at a company with profiles and positions on websites and LinkedIn.
Just a reminder to everyone to be constantly vigilant of fake emails which are trying to obtain your personal information (phishing) or infect you with malware. We cannot emphasise enough, the importance of being both aware and sceptical of emails you receive.