The median scam in Australia last year cost $400 – so a rapid refund of up to $3,000 sounds generous. But take a closer look and it starts to look oddly low.
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All of us are vulnerable to scams – it’s rooted in who we are as human beings. Recognising this is the first step to protecting ourselves.
What happens next when your data is leaked in a data breach like the one at Qantas? Cyber criminals have creative ways to get what they want.
Cyber attacks can cost you tens of thousands of dollars. Expert advice can help you stay safe – and it’s not complicated.
Last year, Australians lost $2.74 billion to scams, with a 150% increase in losses to job scams, in particular. Here’s what you need to know about these insidious tactics.
With so much advice available, how are we still getting scammed? It’s because cybercriminals use sophisticated psychological techniques to trick us and wear us down.
All you wanted was to sell your sofa online. So why are so many ‘buyers’ suddenly insisting on using your PayID?
Losses have surged, and change is needed to better protect Australians into the future.
A new proposal aims to prevent SMS scams by introducing a national SMS sender ID registry.
One of the biggest headlines in the gaming community last week involved a deepfake porn scandal. Such material is one example of how generative AI can cause immense harm.
As criminals become more indiscriminate, anyone can fall for a scam – even you. But there are ways to stay vigilant and seek help.
2021 saw particularly higher losses for vulnerable demographics. The numbers are startling – and the government arguably isn’t doing enough.
It’s true that phones aren’t as prone to viruses as computers – but they’re still far from immune.
Although it’s estimated illicit activity amounts to less than 1% of all cryptocurrency transactions, figures of losses are still staggering – and on the rise.
As winter draws in, Australians don’t just have to prepare for tax time — they must also be on the watch for scams.
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Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Honorary Senior Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Research Fellow, Deakin Cyber Research and Innovation Centre, Deakin University
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Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Edith Cowan University
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Postdoctoral research fellow, Edith Cowan University
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Associate Professor (Law), Southern Cross University
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Professor, Information and Communications Technology, CQUniversity Australia
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Senior Lecturer – Security, University of Sydney
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Professor of Business Information Systems, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Emerging Technologies and FinTech | FinTech Capability Lead, Swinburne University of Technology
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Senior Lecturer in Law, RMIT University
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Senior Lecturer, Business School, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer, Business School, University of Newcastle
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Director, RMIT FORWARD, Centre for Future Skills and Workforce Transformation, RMIT University