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Aussie businesses ripping off workers – 25 September 2020
A nationwide crackdown by the Fair Work Ombudsman has exposed 51 hospitality businesses, who have been exploiting vulnerable migrant workers, They have recovered more than $160,000 in unpaid wages. One business in the Victorian capital underpaid 11 workers nearly $57,000.
https://www.qt.com.au/news/aussie-businesses-ripping-off-workers/4106543/
Police issue warning following QPS phone numbers used in scams – 25 September 2020
Detectives from the Financial and Cyber Crime Group have issued a warning to Queensland residents about a scam using Queensland Police Service phone numbers to legitimise government or bank impersonation scams. While this type of scam has been doing the rounds for some time, police are concerned this version has an additional layer which may result in more members of the community falling victim.
NAB launches cyber bug bounty program – 25 September 2020
NAB has today announced the launch of a bug bounty program, where it will reward vetted security researchers, who uncover previously undisclosed vulnerabilities in NAB’s environment. These controlled crowdsourcing methods should assist NAB to further test and strengthen its existing cybersecurity capabilities.
https://news.nab.com.au/news_room_posts/nab-launches-cyber-bug-bounty-program/
IBAC files 55 charges over alleged education training scam – 25 September 2020
IBAC has charged four people with 55 offences following an investigation into an alleged rort involving dodgy TAFE qualifications and training within Victoria’s education and transport sectors.
