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The top 10 most common passwords in the world are: 123456 admin 12345678 123456789 1234 12345 password 123 Aa123456 1234567890 Are you still using any of them? #CyberEducation #InternetAwareness #OnlineSafety

Update Your Payment Method Have you ever received an email like this? 📨 Do you know it's a screenshot of a phishing email? 🕵️♂️ A phishing email is a type of scam where attackers impersonate legitimate organizations or individuals to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal details. How many signs can you spot in this email? 🔍 If you spotted fewer than five, it might be time for a refresher on your cyber awareness and education training. What's the most convincing phishing email you've ever encountered? Don't wait until it's too late! Book a workshop today to enhance your cyber awareness and protect yourself from online threats. #CyberSafety #CyberEducation #InternetAwareness

💔 Valentine's Day brings a spike in romance scams. 🚨 The scammers use scripts to target victims using dating apps. 💬 It usually starts with building fake romantic relationships and ends with an emotional story of financial distress or a life-changing investment opportunity. 🛡️ Education on how to avoid romance scams this Valentine’s Day is important. 🔒 Tech Aware is committed to Raising Awareness on Online Safety. #CyberEducation #InternetAwareness #ValentinesDay #RomanceScam #InvestmentScam #FakeDate

Back to school & BYOD Back to school season is in full swing in WA. Here are my tips for first time BYOD families: 1. Follow the device specifications from the school. It will ensure your child can access all the learning programs and resources the school is going to use. 2. Setup the devices before first day of school. Dedicating the last weekend for this will mean less stress during the first week when you and your child might be overwhelmed. 3. Setting up fingerprint or facial recognition are easier for children as compared to a password or PIN that they have to remember. 4. Invest in protection for the device and personal information using antivirus, password manager, vpn etc. #Parenting #BackToSchool #TechAware

Here are some tips to safeguard your children while posting back to school photos on social media. #CyberEducation #CyberSafety

Important to keep children safe online.

Are you aware of the risks involved with keeping Bluetooth on. You are exposed to 'bluesnarfing'. This means a cybercriminal can use Bluetooth connectivity to gain unauthorized access to devices and steal sensitive personal or financial information. Common targets of bluesnarfing include smartphones, tablets, computers, smartwatches, and headphones. Though establishing a Bluetooth connection usually requires user consent, cybercriminals can bypass this step using advanced programs to connect unnoticed. Once connected, they can extract data stored on the device. Do you know how to safeguard against bluesnarfing? Get in touch to organise cyber awareness session for employees, staff, clients and more. #Bluetooth #Bluesnarfing #CyberEducation #TechAware

Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $221 million to scammers in 2023*. Here are some common scams targeted towards the #elderly. #Impersonation scams: Scammers impersonate the ATO, Medicare and other government organisations to try and trick into paying money and sharing personal information. #Friendship and romance scams: Elderly who are lonely are targeted by scammers by pretending to be prospective companions. Their aim is to gain your trust to cause financial and emotional harm. #Tech-support scams: These scams usually start with a call or email that appears to be from a large telecommunications or computer company, such as Telstra, the NBN or Microsoft to tell you that you have a computer  or internet problem and they can fix it. They convince victims to install software that gives them remote access to their computers which is then used to steal personal information or money. #Investment Scams: Scammers offer fake investment opportunities promising high returns with little risk. These scams can be particularly devastating, as they may involve significant sums of money. #Door-to-Door Scams: Scammers go door-to-door offering services or products that are either overpriced or never delivered. They may also pose as charity workers to solicit donations. #Phishing scams: Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into believing they are from a trusted organisation or a person you know. They trick you to give out personal information such as your passwords and credit card numbers. #Hi Mum/Dad Scam: This involves a message from an unknown number, claiming to be a family member who has lost their phone and needs money urgently. To educate your elderly clients about the latest scams they need to be aware of, how to identify them and what actions they can take to stay safe, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au Let's work together to make the digital world a safer place for all. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness #scamawarenessweek #scams #cybersecurity

Australians aged 55 and over lost more than $221 million to scammers in 2023*. Here are some common scams targeted towards the #elderly. #Impersonation scams: Scammers impersonate the ATO, Medicare and other government organisations to try and trick into paying money and sharing personal information. #Friendship and romance scams: Elderly who are lonely are targeted by scammers by pretending to be prospective companions. Their aim is to gain your trust to cause financial and emotional harm. #Tech-support scams: These scams usually start with a call or email that appears to be from a large telecommunications or computer company, such as Telstra, the NBN or Microsoft to tell you that you have a computer  or internet problem and they can fix it. They convince victims to install software that gives them remote access to their computers which is then used to steal personal information or money. #Investment Scams: Scammers offer fake investment opportunities promising high returns with little risk. These scams can be particularly devastating, as they may involve significant sums of money. #Door-to-Door Scams: Scammers go door-to-door offering services or products that are either overpriced or never delivered. They may also pose as charity workers to solicit donations. #Phishing scams: Phishing scams are attempts by scammers to trick you into believing they are from a trusted organisation or a person you know. They trick you to give out personal information such as your passwords and credit card numbers. #Hi Mum/Dad Scam: This involves a message from an unknown number, claiming to be a family member who has lost their phone and needs money urgently. To educate your elderly clients about the latest scams they need to be aware of, how to identify them and what actions they can take to stay safe, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au Let's work together to make the digital world a safer place for all. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness #scamawarenessweek #scams #cybersecurity

This is Scams Awareness Week, so it's the perfect time to become more scam aware. #Youth in Australia are increasingly targeted by some of these common ones: #Online Shopping Scams: Fake online stores or sellers on social media platforms sell products that never arrive after payment. #Sextortion Scams: Scammers threaten to share intimate images or videos unless the victim pays a ransom. #Bank Transfer Scams: Scammers trick victims into transferring money as high-school students likely have a part-time job. #Gaming Scams: Young gamers are targeted by offering in-game items or achievements in exchange for money or gift card codes which they never receive. #Fake Contests: Scammers offer fake contest winnings, asking for personal information or fees to claim the prize. Always verify the legitimacy of any offers or requests to be cautious of unsolicited communications. If you have been a victim of any of the above, please report to https://lnkd.in/fNrQBHT To educate your staff and students about the latest scams you need to be aware of and what actions you can take to stay safe, please feel free to reach out: info@techaware.au Let's work together to make the digital world a safer place for all. #cyberawareness #cybereducation #scamsawareness #scamawarenessweek #scams #cybersecurity