Stay Smart Online
Beware ransomware. Keep safe by applying software updates and backing up offline and offsite regularly
View online 14 May 2017 Beware ransomware. Keep safe by applying software updates and backing up offline and offsite regularly: Alert Priority High A ransomware campaign has impacted a number of organisations globally, including the UK’s National Health Service. Ransomware is malicious software that makes data or systems unusable until the victim makes a payment. We are continuing to monitor the
Fake ASIC emails targeting users
View online 24 April 2017 Fake ASIC emails targeting users: Alert Priority High You are advised that scammers are continuing to target Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Registry customers with fake emails that attempt to obtain money and personal information. ASIC has posted on its website an example of a scam email that claims to come from the ‘ASIC Messaging
Beware of fake myGov emails and SMS messages
View online 14 April 2017 Beware of fake myGov emails and SMS messages: Alert Priority High You are advised that fake emails and SMS messages claiming to be from the Australian Government Department of Human Services’ myGov website are targeting the community. These fake messages seek to gather sensitive personal details from recipients and use them for malicious purposes. Anyone who
Apple iOS update prevents attackers targeting WiFi chips
View online 6 April 2017 Apple iOS update prevents attackers targeting WiFi chips: Alert Priority High Apple has released a security update for its iOS operating system to address a vulnerability that potentially allows attackers to execute malicious code on WiFi chips in iPhones, iPads and iPods. The vulnerability may enable a remote attacker to gain control of an affected device
Update Apple products to protect against breaches
View online 29 March 2017 Update Apple products to protect against breaches: Alert Priority High Apple has released security updates to address vulnerabilities in its widely used products. You are advised to apply these updates as soon as possible to minimise risk to your computers and information. Recent Apple releases include an iTunes update for OS X Mavericks v10.9.5 and later
Update your Android phone to protect against vulnerabilities
View online 15 March 2017 Update your Android phone to protect against vulnerabilities: Alert Priority High Google has released updates to address vulnerabilities for Android devices including smartphones and tablets. Stay Smart Online recommends that you ensure your Android device is set to automatically receive and apply updates. See our guide on securing your mobile phone for steps you should
Mozilla releases security update
View online 9 March 2017 Mozilla releases security update: Alert Priority High Mozilla has released an update to address security vulnerabilities in Firefox. You should apply this update as soon as possible to minimise risk to your computers, devices and information. You are advised to review security bulletins and advisories from any vendor you use and apply their updates as soon
Beware of fake myGov email
View online 13 February 2017 Beware of fake myGov email: Alert Priority High You are advised to delete a fake email that claims to be from the Australian Government and its myGov website. This email is a phishing scam designed to capture your personal and banking information that may then be used for fraud, identity theft and other unwanted activities. The
Be wary of online scams as the holiday season approaches
View online 18 November 2016 Be wary of online scams as the holiday season approaches: Alert Priority Moderate Scam emails that claim to come from reputable organisations are being sent to harvest personal details or to infect your computer with malicious software such as ransomware. Based on previous experience, email-based scams may increase during the 2016 holiday season. In recent months,
Blood Service donor records in data spill
View online 28 October 2016 Blood Service donor records in data spill: Alert Priority Moderate The Red Cross Blood Service (the Service) has advised that the registration information of 550,000 donors was placed in an insecure environment and copied by a third party. The file is said to have contained information related to the period of 2010 to 2016 and included details