ATO warning as $800,000 stolen: Are data breaches fuelling sophisticated scams? Tax Matthew Elmas 6 December 2018 ATO phone scams robbed taxpayers of $800,000 in November, prompting a tax office warning ahead of Christmas.
Grants of up to $2,100 for small business cyber security checks: Here’s how to apply Grants Matthew Elmas 3 December 2018 The government has committed $10 million to help small businesses get cybersecurity health checks, underscoring the importance of digital diligence.
“Be extra vigilant”: Opportunistic cybercriminals circulate job scam as Christmas approaches Business Advice Matthew Elmas 6 November 2018 A fake job ad scam is circulating, trying to trick employers into downloading malicious software in the lead up to Christmas.
Software going rogue: Why you probably don’t need a cyber security app Information Technology The Conversation 22 October 2018 Not all cyber security apps will make your online movements more secure — and, in some cases, they could be worse than doing nothing at all.
Whack a mole: How Australia is scrambling to regulate Chinese technology Politics The Conversation 17 September 2018 I imagine Australia’s government feels like it’s playing whack-a-mole right now as it tries to regulate Chinese information and communications technology.
Hacking your holiday: How cyber criminals are increasingly targeting the tourism market Technology The Conversation 29 June 2018 Imagine if cyber criminals shut down the baggage system at a major airport. A new report says this scenario could soon be reality.
