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Cyber Criminals Are Getting More Clever

Security-minded internet users often look for certain signs – like the padlock that accompanies a web address or the “https” designation – to identify websites that are safe and secure. Those hallmarks of internet integrity are not as sure as they once were. 

According to a public service announcement released by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), cyber criminals are using these designations to proliferate phishing campaigns by establishing a more trustworthy messaging apparatus. 

Many are using cloud hosting websites to achieve SSL certificates that help convince users to hand over sensitive personal information. Regardless of the methodology, it’s evident that internet users will have a more difficult time identifying phishing scams. However, comprehensive training from providers like us can stop phishing scams in their tracks by preparing customers and employees to address the shifting security trends and the emerging threats. 

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-issues-warning-on-secure-websites-used-for-phishing/

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What We’re Listening To:

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Security NowDefensive Security Podcast Small Business, Big Marketing – Australia’s #1 Marketing Show!IT Provider Network – The Podcast for Growing IT Service
TubbTalk – The Podcast for IT Consultants
Risky Business
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Australian Universities at Significant Risk of a Cyber Attack

Australian Universities at Significant Risk of a Cyber Attack 

A recent audit of the IT environment for Australia’s universities found repeated failures to address identified weaknesses in their IT systems, making them especially susceptible to cyber attacks. Focused on just 10 universities, the audit identified one university, Charles Sturt University, as a high risk, and the other universities were classified as a moderate security risk. Perhaps most troubling, many of the vulnerabilities were repeat findings, indicating that universities are either unable or unwilling to improve their cybersecurity posture to address existing and emerging threats. 

The report comes on the heels of a recent cyber attack in which hackers accessed 19 years of university data that included sensitive information about current and former staff and students. Since universities are trusted with troves of personal information, including data from minors, addressing these concerns should be a top priority. These weaknesses, according to the audit, could cause significant financial or reputational loss for universities that can’t improve in this capacity. 

Of course, cyber threats are not unique to universities. Today’s threat landscape is continually progressing, making it wise to partner with trusted cybersecurity authorities to ensure that your organization is prepared to meet these challenges. 

https://amp.smh.com.au/national/nsw/universities-across-nsw-at-significant-risk-of-further-cyber-attacks-audit-finds-20190606-p51vba.html

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Internet Scams Have Cost Australians Millions

In Other News:

Internet Scams Have Cost Australians Millions 

Just halfway through 2019, Australians have already lost more than $6 million to internet scams, marking a 33% year-over-year increase. 

The report by Scamwatch, an agency run by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, reveals that scams intending to attain people’s personal information are becoming more effective and more lucrative. 

Australians have lost $2.3 million more in 2019 compared to last year, and the number of reported scams remained relatively steady. What’s more, 4.1% of reported scams resulted in financial loss.

Although phishing scams received the most complaints – nearly 10,000 – they resulted in the lowest amount of loss among the various scam iterations, which reflects both the rapid rate of phishing scams and peoples’ ability to defend themselves against these attacks. 

At the same time, it’s evident that more training is required in order to effectively ward off these adaptive and continual threats. 

https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/663263/australians-lost-6-million-to-scams-in-2019/ 

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What We’re Listening to:

What We’re Listening to:

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Security NowDefensive Security Podcast Small Business, Big Marketing – Australia’s #1 Marketing Show!IT Provider Network – The Podcast for Growing IT Service
TubbTalk – The Podcast for IT Consultants
Risky Business
CHANNELe2e

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