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CASA running drone detection trial at major airports and Sydney Harbour – 28 May 2019
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is using drone detection equipment at major airports and events around the country to monitor drone use and enforce safety rules. Drones must not to be operated within 5.5 kilometres of a controlled aerodrome, over Sydney Harbour, or over people or populated areas such as sporting events, concerts and public gatherings.
Payroll fraud is more common than you might think: Here are seven red flags – 28 May 2019
Payroll fraud is often not reported in the media and is managed by internal HR processes. Even when cases are made, they often remain unprosecuted due to the minimal chance of recovering funds. Article outlines seven controls that should be in place to protect against payroll fraud.
https://www.smartcompany.com.au/finance/fraud/red-flags-payroll-fraud/
Protecting cryptocurrency wallets from digital thieves – 28 May 2019
Bitcoin and other forms of cryptocurrency are known for their security, however like most high valued items, there will be scammers that will try to steal it. Great article explaining how hackers try and get your cryptocurrency and how you can protect it.
https://bitcoin.com.au/protecting-cryptocurrency-wallets-digital-thieves/
First came the TV appearance. Then the alleged $2 million scam – 26 May 2019
John Killick, Dean Ryan and Joseph La Hood were part of fraud syndicate stealing over $2 million via sophisticated identity theft scams. They managed to create 388 fraudulent customer profiles, opened 846 bank accounts, secured 185 credit cards and procured 15 personal loans, that stole over $2 million over a period of several years.
