phishing

Health and finance sectors the most vulnerable to cyber attacks

Health and finance sectors the most vulnerable to cyber attacks

According to the OAIC's latest report.
Jeremy Nadel Feb 25 2022, 6:29AM Photos
Google sees spike in coronavirus phishing attacks

Google sees spike in coronavirus phishing attacks

Identifies multiple government-backed hacking groups using pandemic as cover.
Staff Writer Apr 23 2020, 12:13PM Security
Phishing emails imitating PM Scott Morrison crop up

Phishing emails imitating PM Scott Morrison crop up

ScoMo didn't really ask you to download that dodgy file.
Brendon Foye Jan 31 2020, 9:07AM Security
ACA Pacific brings phishing simulator OhPhish to Australia

ACA Pacific brings phishing simulator OhPhish to Australia

OhPhish platform allows customers to simulate attacks to prepare staff.
Brendon Foye Dec 6 2019, 8:42AM Security
ACU compromised in phishing attack

ACU compromised in phishing attack

University email and bank account details accessed.
Brendon Foye Jun 18 2019, 11:01AM Security
ACMA warns of fake Optus emails

ACMA warns of fake Optus emails

Scammers claiming to be Optus are phishing for credit card info.
Nico Arboleda Aug 13 2018, 5:06PM Security
Govt warns Australians of convincing myGov, Medicare phishing scam

Govt warns Australians of convincing myGov, Medicare phishing scam

Email asks recipients to input bank details for Medicare payments.
Brendon Foye Jul 6 2018, 11:28AM Security
Phishing attacks more efficient than data breaches: Google

Phishing attacks more efficient than data breaches: Google

Bad passwords are still prevalent, study finds.
Robert Abel Nov 14 2017, 11:22AM Security
Australians lose $260k to phishing scams

Australians lose $260k to phishing scams

ACCC has registered 11,000 complaints so far.
Samira Sarraf Jun 19 2017, 11:10AM Security
Fake Aussie AGL bill phishing continues

Fake Aussie AGL bill phishing continues

Scam references recent storms and flooding to appear legit.
Michael Jenkin Oct 20 2016, 7:00AM Security
Phishing scam targets illegal Game of Thrones pirates

Phishing scam targets illegal Game of Thrones pirates

Fake notices of copyright violation.
Greg Masters Jul 12 2016, 11:31AM Security
Brexit anxiety targeted by phishing scam

Brexit anxiety targeted by phishing scam

Dodgy promises to protect bank accounts.
Greg Masters Jul 6 2016, 5:37AM Security
Instagram scam exploits social media vanity

Instagram scam exploits social media vanity

Victims fall for 'add free followers' scheme.
Tony Yoo Sep 24 2015, 10:34AM Security
Cyber scam hits new heights of sophistication

Cyber scam hits new heights of sophistication

IBM identifies 'Dyre Wolf' scam.
Reuters Staff Apr 7 2015, 11:17AM Security
LinkedIn phishing scam steals user credentials

LinkedIn phishing scam steals user credentials

Warnings about fake emails from LinkedIn Support.
Danielle Walker Jan 16 2015, 10:06AM Security
Australia ranks #1 in phishing

Australia ranks #1 in phishing

Beats Brazil, UK and Canada
Brendon Foye Sep 30 2014, 11:00PM Security
Phishing campaign lures victims with nude models

Phishing campaign lures victims with nude models

Victims hand over Facebook password to gain access to adult material.
Ashley Carman Sep 1 2014, 12:00PM Security
Microsoft admits internal email accounts hacked

Microsoft admits internal email accounts hacked

Syrian Electronic Army accessed Microsoft employee email accounts
Nicole Kobie Jan 21 2014, 8:33AM Security
Phishing email behind NY Times hack

Phishing email behind NY Times hack

But Melbourne IT won't reveal identity of reseller who gave up login credentials
Adam Greenberg Sep 2 2013, 8:16AM Collaboration
New ATO phishing scam surfaces

New ATO phishing scam surfaces

Malware missed by most anti-virus engines.
SC Australia Staff Jul 17 2013, 7:58AM Security

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