The festive rush is a gift to scammers: more shopping, more parcels, more “urgent” messages. We unpack the most common cons hitting inboxes and phones right now and show you how a short pause and a few simple checks can save your money and identity. From fake storefronts promoted through social ads to parcel “held at customs” texts, we explain how to verify senders, match domains, and trace your original order details so you never have to click blind. We also dive into charity impersonations ...
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The festive rush is a gift to scammers: more shopping, more parcels, more “urgent” messages. We unpack the most common cons hitting inboxes and phones right now and show you how a short pause and a few simple checks can save your money and identity. From fake storefronts promoted through social ads to parcel “held at customs” texts, we explain how to verify senders, match domains, and trace your original order details so you never have to click blind. We also dive into charity impersonations ...
Your Data Is More Valuable Than You Think: Why You Need the Essential Eight
Tech Insights with Alisha Christian
35 minutes
10 months ago
Your Data Is More Valuable Than You Think: Why You Need the Essential Eight
Cybersecurity isn't just for the big players anymore. In this enlightening conversation, cybersecurity experts Chris and Martin break down Australia's Essential 8 framework - revealing why these eight categories of technical controls have become the gold standard for business protection across the country. The duo dismantles the dangerous myth that small businesses aren't on hackers' radars. "They use a scattergun approach," explains Chris, detailing how automated phishing campaigns target m...
Tech Insights with Alisha Christian
The festive rush is a gift to scammers: more shopping, more parcels, more “urgent” messages. We unpack the most common cons hitting inboxes and phones right now and show you how a short pause and a few simple checks can save your money and identity. From fake storefronts promoted through social ads to parcel “held at customs” texts, we explain how to verify senders, match domains, and trace your original order details so you never have to click blind. We also dive into charity impersonations ...
