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‘Dramatic rise’ in email fraud with banking trojans biggest threat – 8 February 2019
Email fraud attacks continue to grow dramatically, with the number of attacks against targeted companies increasing 226% between Q3 2018 and Q4 2018. Australian organisations must implement a people-centric security approach that includes a comprehensive email fraud defence and security awareness training.
Police freeze $7.5m in assets of ex chief of staff to NAB boss – 8 February 2019
Police have frozen nearly $8 million in assets owned by the former chief of staff to outgoing National Australia Bank boss Andrew Thorburn, including a $1 million NAB bank cheque as part of an investigation into alleged fraud inside the bank.
Facial recognition is about to end your privacy. How do you feel about that? – 8 February 2019
Article explains how facial recognition technology could damage privacy and increase the risk of blackmail, discrimination and persuasion. The Identity-Matching Services Bill and companion passport-related Bill (currently in review), states the system will be accessed at different levels of detail for dealing with identity fraud, law enforcement, national security, protective security, community safety, road safety and identity verification.
Huawei hits back on WA deal: ‘We met the PTA’s exacting security demands’ – 7 February 2019
Huawei $206 million Public Transport Authority contract with the state government, in Western Australia has raised security concerns. This is due to the charges against the company and its subsidiaries for fraudulent conduct, bank fraud, money laundering and orchestrated obstruction of justice.
