Crispin Kerr stories
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Scams leave nasty bite & Australians $33m out of pocket in November
Thu, 16th Dec 2021
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Investment scams accounted for 65% of the $33m stolen by scammers from Australians in November, according to Proofpoint and Scamwatch.
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Country-wide phishing reports up 75% in 2020
Tue, 19th Jan 2021
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phishing
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email security
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cybersecurity
In total, Australians lost $176 million to scams in 2020, 23% higher than the previous year, with phishing the most reported type.
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Australian professionals high target for cyber crims, new study shows
Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
Aussie Infosec pros report highest phishing-led ransomware rates, underpinning urgent need for cyber education.