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Child porn claim a new twist on phone scam – 13 December 2019

The Northern Territory Cybercrime Unit are warning residents of a phone scam, whereby callers claim that someone has accessed email accounts and used it to forward child pornography material. They then convince people to navigate to a web page and download a remote access program so the material can be removed. Once the application is downloaded they have complete control and visibility of your computer.

http://katherinetimes.com.au/story/6542652/child-porn-claim-a-new-twist-on-phone-scam/

Hackers get festive as presents and party scams hit Australia – 13 December 2019

Fake invitations and parcel messages hits Australian consumers. A text message scam using Australia’s postal service branding, takes advantage of people expecting parcels from Australia Post. Resulting in unsuspecting clickers to go to a fake Australia Post website where they are asked to enter personal or financial details.

https://www.arnnet.com.au/article/669686/hackers-get-festive-as-presents-and-party-scams-hit-australia/