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Telecommunications in New Developments Map

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Beware of scammers using the Australia Post brand to deceive people

6 February 2015

You are reminded not to open unsolicited emails and, if you do so inadvertently, to not click on any attachments or links in the message. Do not respond to any unsolicited offers sent by email,...

Google releases security updates for Chrome to address multiple vulnerabilities

10 February 2015

You are advised to apply the latest Google Chrome security updates which address multiple vulnerabilities that remote attackers can exploit to control an affected system....

Scam traffic infringement notices spread malware

18 February 2015

A wave of spam emails claiming to be traffic infringement notices has been targeting Australians. The email includes links that direct a recipient to a website which attempts to bothscam the...

#Are #you #using @TwitterAu #Safely?

19 February 2015

Twitter, like any other messaging or social media service, can be attractive to scammers. With millions of active users it provides opportunities to reach out and target victims....

Watch out for scam messages asking for donations to Nepal earthquake relief

4 May 2015

You are warned to look out for scam emails seeking donations for Nepal earthquake relief or other humanitarian causes around the world....

Australian Federal Police warns of bogus traffic infringement notices delivering malware: Alert Priority High

30 April 2015

Scammers are circulating fake traffic infringement notices by email to trick people into infecting their computers with malware that ‘locks’ their files until they pay a ransom....

Update your WordPress website now to address a critical vulnerability: Alert Priority Moderate

29 April 2015

WordPress has released a critical update to address a vulnerability that potentially leaves millions of websites worldwide open to attack....

Check your computer for infection by Simda malware: Alert Priority Moderate

16 April 2015

The United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Interpol have warned that more than 770,000 computers worldwide have been infected with malware through the...

Automate updates to popular software to minimise risk to your devices

15 April 2015

Microsoft has released its April 2015 Security Bulletin featuring 11 updates to address vulnerabilities in its widely used Windows software. The issue of the bulletin follows Apple’s release last...

FBI warns of web defacements by hackers using ISIS name

21 May 2015

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is warning that individuals claiming to be aligned with ISIS are using vulnerabilities in plug-ins for popular web software to deface...

Beware of resume emails bearing ransomware

31 March 2015

You are advised to be wary of unsolicited emails purporting to attach resumes from potential job candidates. Malicious individuals are using these emails to deliver the CryptoWall 3.0 ransomware...

Be wary of scam emails promising ATO refunds: Alert Priority High

16 March 2015

Australians are reminded to be wary of scam emails that use the Australian Government and Australian Taxation Office logos to mislead the email recipient into thinking they are receiving a tax...

Apply March security updates to Microsoft and Apple products

11 March 2015

Microsoft has released its March 2015 security bulletin summary featuring updates to address vulnerabilities affecting several widely used products. These products include Windows, Internet...

Numerous software updates available as vulnerabilities reportedly climb sharply in 2014

21 May 2015

Home and business computer users are reminded to regularly apply security updates amid reports that United States of America authorities recorded an average of 19 new software vulnerabilities per...

Police shut down alleged identity theft operation. Here is how to minimise your personal risk

2 March 2015

You should be careful when placing personal details such as date of birth, address and phone contacts on any of your online profiles. This information may be harvested to steal your identity....

Lenovo lists computer models that may include third party software linked to vulnerability

25 February 2015

UPDATE: Lenovo has listed the model numbers of its computers that are likely to include pre-installed third-party software linked to a vulnerability. Attackers can potentially exploit this...