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Stop digital criminals with basic cyber hygiene practices

Amid an escalating global cybercrime bill – now estimated at AUD $12 trillion a year – cybersecurity experts are calling for a new, more transparent, and collective approach to address cyberattacks. While 99...

It’s a bot-eat-bot world as cyber criminals go hi-tech

Cyber experts warn fake images, videos and emails are already being used for scams, theft and voter manipulation - and Australia is not doing enough to stop it.

Cybercrime Squad issue warning after more than $2 million stolen under ‘Hi Mum’ scam

Cybercrime Squad detectives are reminding mobile phone users to remain vigilant, after a spike in reports by victims of an emerging scam dubbed the ‘Hi Mum’ scam.

Cyber criminals target lockdown homebodies

Working from home during COVID-19 lockdowns has triggered an exponential growth in online and telecommunication fraud, according to technology firm Citadel Group.

Teaching young people about cybercrime

Crime Stoppers have launched an online module to help protect high school students from cybercrime and teach them to be digitally safe.

eSafety: How to protect young people from cybercrime

How young people can use digital devices safely, and protect themselves from cyberbullying, online abuse, scams, and sexual exploitation.

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