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Identity fraud is costing Aussies billions as hackers use common tactic to take control of phone – 1 February 2021
One in four Aussies have fallen victim to identity fraud. But beyond the financial consequences, having your identity stolen can lead to refusal of credit or government benefits — and shockingly being wrongfully accused of a crime.
Top cyber threats businesses need to know in 2021 – 1 February 2021
As businesses start to outline their security priorities for 2021, this article looks at some of the top threats businesses should be watching out for, such as ransomware, authorised push payment fraud and variations of phishing.
Former NAB chief of staff jailed for fraud – 1 February 2021
Rosemary Rogers, the former chief of staff to the CEO of NAB, has been sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment, after the NSW district court found her guilty of having approved huge invoices from event management company Human Group.
https://www.mortgagebusiness.com.au/breaking-news/15341-former-nab-chief-of-staff-jailed-for-fraud
ASIC sounds the alarm on bond scams – 29 January 2021
The corporate regulator has issued a warning to investors about imposter bond scams, revealing it has uncovered two such scammers, pretending to be associated with well-known domestic and global financial services firms and offering high-yield bond investments in Australia and the UK.
https://www.professionalplanner.com.au/2021/01/asic-sounds-the-alarm-on-bond-scams/
