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Cybercrime awareness month kicks off with recovery of $777,000 in Business Email Scam

BEC scams, a sophisticated form of fraud, involve cybercriminals manipulating financial transactions by either hacking into or creating nearly identical email addresses to intercept large sums of money.

Australia’s new chief cyber spy inherits a massive $10 billion war chest – and an urgent mission

She previously served as the deputy commander of the Maritime Border Command, deputy coordinator of the National Bushfire Recovery Agency

Man charged for creating ‘Evil Twin’ free WiFi networks to steal personal data

The email and password details harvested could be used to access more personal information, including a victim’s online communications, stored images and videos or bank details. 

Grandchildren urged to help senior citizens learn their cyber ABCs

“In collaboration with the AFP, National Seniors Australia aims to empower seniors with the knowledge, tools and confidence they need to stay safe in the digital world.”

AFP working with global task force to warn about sextortion

Victims believe they are sending explicit images or videos of themselves to a person their own age.

How to keep your kids safe on social media?

Proud parents and grand parents often like to post and share pictures of their kids on social media. Cyber criminals around the world are...

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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