Call for more care in Vic CCTV systems – 19 September 2018

by admin | Sep 19, 2018 | News & Analysis

Victorian councils can improve the way they use people’s personal information gathered via their security cameras, an auditor-general’s report has found....

Synthetic identity fraud: Exposing the modern-day Frankenstein monster – 18 September 2018

by admin | Sep 18, 2018 | News & Analysis

Fraudsters have found a new, innovative way to steal money. As data breaches proliferate, countless stolen identity credentials and other critical information are ending up in the hands of these fraudsters, who are then able to pose as legitimate users behind the...

Cancer faker Kelly Val Smith’s ‘despicable’ deception made impact on family and friends – 17 September 2018

by admin | Sep 17, 2018 | News & Analysis

Victims of an Adelaide woman who falsely claimed she had ovarian cancer to dupe hundreds of thousands of dollars out of friends and family have told of the devastating impacts it had on their finances and relationships. Kelly Val Smith was found guilty of four counts...

Banks face years of litigation, billions in costs after Hayne – 16 September 2018

by admin | Sep 16, 2018 | News & Analysis

The major banks face years of rolling litigation and potentially billions of dollars in additional compensation out of the Hayne royal commission, as plaintiff law firms prepare a series of test cases over mortgage lending practices and regulators target other areas...

Multiple arrests over $3m immigration detention email compromise scam – 14 September 2018

by admin | Sep 14, 2018 | News & Analysis

A 43-year-old Nigerian man has been arrested by NSW Police for orchestrating a $3 million business email compromise scam under the noses of authorities from within Villawood immigration detention centre. The arrests and raids coupled with the large amount of cash is a...