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Cyber criminals are cashing in on coronavirus – how safe are you? – 7 September 2020
Cyber risk expert Mark Jones, explains how the pandemic is influencing security issues – and what we can do about it. This year alone, attacks have robbed 24,000 Australians of their personal details, up 55% compared to the same period last year. This new risk landscape is constantly changing, particularly in the era of remote working.
https://www.finder.com.au/coronavirus-cyber-scam-risks-work-home
‘Mole’ in the legal system: Jail for counsellor who swapped clean samples for drugs – 5 September 2020
The former drug counsellor Anthony Dieni, has been jailed for more than 10 years for brazen offending that undermined Victoria’s legal system and included providing clients with clean urine samples in exchange for cash and drugs.
Foster’s stash of evidence revealed – 5 September 2020
A secret stash of USBs, bank records and identification documents has allegedly been found. They were hidden inside a VHS player in conman Peter Foster’s rented Port Douglas villa, strengthening the investigation fraud case.
Fraud Friday—Bank Officer Commits Fraud to Fund TV Shopping Habit – 4 September 2020
Annette Marie Granic used her colleagues and the trust of her employer to steal $130,000 from Credit Union Australia. It was all to feed an obsession with products on TV shopping networks.
https://colemanreport.com/fraud-friday-bank-officer-commits-fraud-to-fund-tv-shopping-habit/
