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Your business could be at risk if your devices are compromised, so protecting them is just as important as protecting your wallet.

The Australian Signals Directorate, Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA) and Cyber Wardens have released 3 new cyber security guides to help you protect your devices, operating systems and your business.

Each ‘how to’ guide offers easy step-by-step actions tailored to the technology you use every day.

Get your copy today 👉👉 cyber.gov.au

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🚨 SCAM ALERT: What your fingers say about your personality and the Microsoft pop-up scam🚨

Microsoft pop-up scams are not new, they’ve been around for over a decade, but Australians continue to lose large sums of money to them, particularly in the last month where there was over $1.1 million in losses reported to IDCARE from this scam type😲

How it works: First, the criminal needs you to click on a link which redirects you to their fake website. These links are often disguised in interesting articles which are “sponsored” on platforms like Facebook and appear in your feed. You want to read more, so you click on the link, and you are directed to their fake website.

In the last week, we had clients report they saw an article advertised on Facebook about how “your finger positioning determines your personality”. Who doesn’t want to know if a long middle finger could be linked to anger outbursts, our other interesting personality traits. Another article was disguised as a news article talking about the discovery of a missing aircraft.

Seconds after clicking on the article – your computer screen freezes, alarms go off and warnings appear about “viruses” or “trojans” or problems with the person’s computer security. As the person desperately tries to close the screen, a Microsoft pop-up appears with a 1800 number to call Microsoft. The pop-up looks like it would come from Microsoft, using their logos, colours and the same kind of wording. Seemingly unable to navigate out of the frozen page, the person dials the number and reaches the scammer.

In about 80% of these cases, the scammer persuades the person to give them remote access to their device to “fix” the problem.

What can you do to prevent this? Firstly, be very careful clicking on interesting articles you see pop-up in your social media feed. If you see something you want to read, and it looks like it is from a reputable news site, go to the news site directly by typing it in the browser, such as abc.net.au. And if you want to know what your finger positioning or length says about your personality, there are numerous online articles with various theories, but perhaps ask your family. No doubt they’ll have an opinion.

However, if you do click on an article and your computer screen appears to freeze, and you are getting flashing warnings about your computer security and then a Microsoft pop-up appears . The easiest way to navigate out of it is turn your computer off, or disconnect your device from the internet and your computer should run as normal, as long as you don’t return to the dodgy page. It’s also a good idea to run an antivirus scan. And if you have engaged and provided remote access, contact your financial institution to let them know as soon as possible, and call IDCARE for additional support.

🚨 SCAM ALERT: The “I caught you in a private moment” scam email 🚨

IDCARE analysts have detected a substantial increase in bulk sextortion phishing emails where the scammer claims they’ve caught a person in a “private moment”. 🚫

📈 There was more than double the number of sextortion reports to our national case management centre in May when compared to the averages across previous months. 📅

📧 These emails may even look like they are coming from your email address and claim a “professional hacker” has gained access to your account and filmed you in "private moments". The scammer threatens to share an intimate video of you to all your family, friends and contacts, unless you pay a ransom. 💰

⚠️ Please don’t pay the ransom! ⚠️

These emails typically pose no threat. They try to look legitimate by spoofing the email address to look similar to your own. It may even include an old password of yours they’ve been able to collect from previous data breaches (you can check previously breached accounts by visiting www.haveibeenpwned.com). 🔍

What should you do?

Delete and ignore the email. 🗑️
Be sure to change your passwords and do not use the same password across multiple accounts. 🔒
Stay safe and vigilant! 🛡

How many devices in your household?

Did you know that the average household owns 17 devices that connect to the internet? More devices means more ways for cybercriminals to attack. Whether you’re at home, on the move or at work, get ahead of cyber security threats by protecting yourself before they happen to you.

Stay in control of your devices and applications and learn how to protect yourself against the most common cyber security threats, including:
- Phishing emails and texts
- Malware
- Identity theft
- Ransomware
- Online shopping scams
- Business email compromise
- Data breaches

Learn more about the most common cyber security threats 👉 cyber.gov.au/learn-basics/explore-basics/threats

Here is one tip you can use in order to make it more difficult for the thieves to resell your Iphone! 1. Go to settings 2. Passcode and ID 3. Disable Control Centre Access 4. DONE! #iphone #cybersecurity #cyber #privacy #cybersecuritytipsandtricks

It’s Cyber Security Awareness Month and the Australian Cyber Security Centre is encouraging everyone to be cyber wise 🖥️

We’ve pulled together some of Be Connected’s top online safety courses and tips to help you stay safe online and enjoy what the internet has to offer.

Learn the online safety essentials: https://news.esafety.gov.au/3FiMtNX

Looking forward to coming up in Melbourne. Our Principal Trainer & Consultant will be presenting!

CyberCon 2023 in Melbourne will be the biggest cyber security conference in the southern hemisphere.

Register today to hear insights from global personalities and leading industry experts who will share their insights and perspectives.

Can you afford to miss out?

REGISTER TODAY: https://cyberconference.com.au/

Hi folks, we’re running our Introduction to Cybersecurity Workshop next Friday. Book your spot to attend this online training. It’s aimed at those unsure of their personal cybersecurity risks & who might be more vulnerable to hackers & scammers.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Workshop The Introduction to Cybersecurity Workshop will help you get through the most pressing cybersecurity issues facing Australians today.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Workshop. Happening next Friday! 6 October 2023. Join online from the comfort of your home.

Introduction to Cybersecurity Workshop The Introduction to Cybersecurity Workshop will help you get through the most pressing cybersecurity issues facing Australians today.