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A quick recap of our time at the Financial Crime and Cybersecurity Summit in Sydney! We engaged with thought leaders from around the world to discuss insights on combating current cyber threats.   At IDCARE, we are committed to making connections and finding innovative ways to better serve the community and keep people safe from the ever-evolving world of cybercrime.   #IDCARE #FinCrimeSummit #CyberSecurity

Scammers are now using Robert Irwin in celebrity-endorsed investment scams. 🐊🚨 Investment scams continue to have a devastating toll on Australians with over $8.75 million in reported losses to IDCARE in just 10 days. Robert Irwin was the most impersonated celebrity in celebrity-endorsed investment scams during this timeframe. 💸 Have a listen to IDCARE's Dr. David Lacey talk about how scammers are using deepfakes of celebrities like Irwin in scams, and what you can do to protect yourself. 🎧🔒 #IDCARE #InvestmentScams #CyberSecurity

🌟 IDCARE was proud to join the Scams Forum in Ipswich organised by Shayne Neumann MP, with Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services, Stephen Jones, and also featuring Australia Post, and the Queensland Police Service. Minister Jones highlighted the impact scams were having on Australia and provided valuable steps the community could take to stay safe when engaging in the online space (#dontclickonthelink)👍 Kathy Sundstrom presented on our role in helping victims of scams and cybercrime. It was fascinating to hear from the community about scams they've encountered and their strategies to stay safe. IDCARE data shows over a million dollars lost in Ipswich alone in the last 6 months. Together, we discussed ways to combat these threats and build a safer digital environment. 🔒💻 #CyberSecurity #ScamPrevention #IDCARE

📢 Exciting new career opportunity! Are you passionate about cybersecurity and eager to make a real difference in helping individuals navigate the complex challenges of a data breach? IDCARE is on the lookout for a new Incident Response Account Manager to join our expanding team in the Sydney office, providing support to organisations and government entities affected by data breach incidents. We seek an outstanding communicator who thrives in crisis situations. Are you prepared to advance your career? 🚀 For more details about this role, please visit our website at Keep an eye on the current vacancies page at [IDCARE Current Vacancies] for additional opportunities at IDCARE. Positions are also open in Queensland, NSW, and WA for Incident & Cyber Security Case Managers.

Super excited to be at the FinCrime and Cybersecurity Summit in Sydney where we are joining with financial crime and compliance thought leaders from around the world, sharing insights on current threats. #IDCARE #FinCrimeSummit #CyberSecurity

⚠️⚠️SCAM ALERT: What your fingers say about your personality and the Microsoft pop-up scam ⚠️⚠️ Microsoft pop-up scams are not new, they’ve been around for over a decade, but Australians continue to lose large sums of money to them, particularly in the last month where there was over $1.1 million in losses reported to IDCARE from this scam type 😲 How it works: First, the criminal needs you to click on a link which redirects you to their fake website. These links are often disguised in interesting articles which are “sponsored” on platforms like Facebook and appear in your feed. You want to read more, so you click on the link, and you are directed to their fake website. In the last week, we had clients report they saw an article advertised on Facebook about how “your finger positioning determines your personality”. Who doesn’t want to know if a long index finger could be linked to anger outbursts, our other interesting personality traits. Another article was disguised as a news article talking about the discovery of a missing aircraft. Seconds after clicking on the article – your computer screen freezes, alarms go off and warnings appear about “viruses” or “trojans” or problems with the person’s computer security. As the person desperately tries to close the screen, a Microsoft pop-up appears with a 1800 number to call Microsoft. The pop-up looks like it would come from Microsoft, using their logos, colours and the same kind of wording. Seemingly unable to navigate out of the frozen page, the person dials the number and reaches the scammer. In about 80% of these cases, the scammer persuades the person to give them remote access to their device to “fix” the problem. What can you do to prevent this? Firstly, be very careful clicking on interesting articles you see pop-up in your social media feed. If you see something you want to read, and it looks like it is from a reputable news site, go to the news site directly by typing it in the browser. And if you want to know what your finger positioning or length says about your personality, there are numerous online articles with various theories, but perhaps ask your family. No doubt they’ll have an opinion. However, if you do click on an article and your computer screen appears to freeze, and you are getting flashing warnings about your computer security and then a Microsoft pop-up appears #itsascam. The easiest way to navigate out of it is turn your computer off, or disconnect your device from the internet and your computer should run as normal, as long as you don’t return to the dodgy page. It’s also a good idea to run an antivirus scan. And if you have engaged and provided remote access, contact your financial institution to let them know as soon as possible, and call IDCARE for additional support.

🕵️♂️ Uncover the latest in cybercrime tactics in our newest edition! This month, we expose the illusion of fund recovery scams, highlight the dangers of fake Booking.com listings, and provide crucial advice on sextortion phishing emails. Plus, get expert tips from Dr. David Lacey to stay safe online. Stay informed and protect yourself from evolving scams. 🚨 #ScamInsights #StayProtected #CyberSecurity

🚨 SCAM ALERT: $6.3 million lost to employment scams in 90 days! 🚨 Please be careful if you are looking for a new job, particularly if you come across advertisements offering “work from home” opportunities to earn high commissions. IDCARE’s National Case Management Centre has experienced a 35% increase in reports of employment scams in the last 90 days! The reported financial losses to IDCARE exceeded $6.3 million. The majority of these scams have involved a “40 tasks” methodology, where people are required to complete an ever-increasing complex array of tasks in order to get paid. 🎧 Take a listen to this IDCARE client who lost $180,000 in this type of scam. Our client also shares a few valuable tips for staying safe: 🔍 Be wary of job advertisements posted on social media platforms like Facebook. Always do your research on the company, and if they ask you to discuss further on another platform, like WhatsApp, it’s likely to be a scam. ⚠️ Be extra cautious if you receive a message out of the blue from a company offering a “work from home” job opportunity. If they say you have to “put in money” to participate, it’s likely to be a scam. In our client’s words: “If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.” #CyberSecurity #StaySafe #EmploymentScams

You can help protect your Facebook account from being taken over by scammers. 🤔 IDCARE's Learning Centre includes fact sheets on how to keep your social media accounts secure, as well as a video on how to set up multi-factor authentication on Facebook while the kettle boils. It's that quick! Visit our website (link in bio) for more. Thanks to Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia for sharing this story. https://lnkd.in/g2VqzSiN

🚨 ALERT: Stolen Identities Being Used to Import Ciggies 🚨 IDCARE has detected a surge in identity theft cases linked to illegal tobacco imports in Australia. Many only discover their involvement when contacted by Border Force, who intercepted the importation, facing significant fines and potential imprisonment. Listen to IDCARE's Dr David Lacey discuss the disturbing new trend in his interview with Disrupt Radio's Libbi Gorr. Read the comments to find out what you can do to prevent this happening to you (unfortunately, not a lot 🙁) #CyberSecurity #CrimePrevention #IdentityTheftAwareness