A Sydney businessman was scammed out of $130,000 after receiving what he thought was a legitimate text message last month, from what appeared to be the same phone number with which his bank had previously contacted him. The text told Paul Trefry ANZ would be calling and then when he got the call he was … [Read more…]
Bond broker FIIG Securities has been hit by a cyber attack, with the firm telling clients their personal information – including bank details and tax file numbers – had been compromised. The Australian Capital Territory government has revealed that its computer system may have been exposed to hackers from October until just days ago. The … [Read more…]
Bond broker FIIG Securities has been hit by a cyber attack, with the firm telling clients their personal information – including bank details and tax file numbers – had been compromised. The Australian Capital Territory government has revealed that its computer system may have been exposed to hackers from October until just days ago. The … [Read more…]
She’s one of the toughest fighters for Australia’s cybersecurity, but the newest Defence SA Advisory Board member says, at home, even she could be a target. Shadow Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister James Paterson says there are “real security risks involved” with downloading dating and social media apps on government-issued devices. And yet she … [Read more…]