Phishing

Phishing scams are becoming increasingly convincing. Learn how to recognise five common phishing techniques, spot the warning signs and protect yourself or your Australian business.

New cybersecurity research shows that Microsoft has become the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks worldwide. Cybercriminals are using fake emails and websites that look like legitimate Microsoft communications to trick Australians into handing over personal information, including passwords, payment details, and account access. This trend highlights how important it is for people and businesses of all ages to recognise cunning scams and protect themselves online.

Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the book — and it still works because it looks so real. A scammer pretends to be someone you trust: your bank, a delivery service, even a government office. Learn how to recognise the scam and protect your information.

Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has become the latest target of cybercriminals, and experts warn that millions of customers could now be at risk of phishing and scam attacks. While Qantas has assured customers that passwords, credit-card details, and passports were not included in the compromised files, the leaked data does include names, phone numbers, emails, birthdates, and frequent-flyer numbers - more than enough to fuel an onslaught of phishing, identity-theft, a