Picture this: Santa’s just finished checking the weather over the Nullarbor, Mrs Claus is sipping a flat white, and the elves are tuning up the sleigh for the big run Down Under. All seems merry — until a dodgy email nearly wrecks Christmas Eve. It happened like this …

In today’s digital world, most of us have dozens of online accounts — from banking to shopping to social media. Using the same password everywhere, or easy-to-guess ones, makes it much easier for cyber criminals to break in and steal your identity, money or data. That’s where password managers come in.

The holiday season should be a time for joy, connection, and giving — not falling victim to fraud. As scammers ramp up their tactics around Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year's sales, Aussies need to be aware of common seasonal scams and how to avoid them. Scams can happen online, over the phone, by SMS and even in person, and they often cost victims real money and personal data. Here’s a practical guide to the top 12 holiday scams and how to avoid them.

The Christmas holiday season brings joy, generosity, and… a flurry of online activity. For many Australians, that means gifts, online shopping, festive greetings, and maybe a new device or two. But it can also attract cyber-scammers looking to take advantage of the hurry and goodwill. At Arafura Consulting & Media, we believe — Smart • Secure • Connected — means enjoying the holidays safely. Here’s how you (and your loved ones) can stay protected online this festive seaso

More and more of us manage finances and make purchases online — from paying bills to buying gifts. It’s convenient, but also means we need to be a little more careful. Here are some straightforward steps you can take to protect your money and your personal information when banking or shopping over the internet.

Online shopping is a wonderful convenience, from ordering gifts for grandkids, to getting groceries or essentials delivered straight to your door. But shopping online also comes with risks. Cyber criminals often use online stores to try to steal personal or financial information. That’s why it’s wise to take a few simple precautions before you click “Buy”.

Let’s imagine this: you’ve just sat down with a cup of tea, comfortable in front of your laptop, breezing through your emails. A message lands in your inbox claiming to be from your bank or from someone you know. It looks genuine. The logo is correct. The language seems right. Yet… something feels off. That “feeling” is important. Because in the digital age, one of the trickiest threats isn’t always what meets the eye — it’s what’s pretending to be something else. This trick

Every year, late November brings two big shopping events that started in the United States: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Fake online stores, unbelievable discounts, and dodgy payment links often appear during this period, and all are designed to trick you into handing over money or personal information. The good news? A few simple checks can help you spot a scam before it spots you.

Remember when doing the shopping meant a trip into town, queuing at the checkout, and lugging bags back to the car? These days, you can buy almost anything from the comfort of your favourite armchair — from groceries and gardening supplies to gifts for the grandkids. It's marvellous, really. A few clicks on your computer or tablet, and it arrives at your doorstep.

very day, we use our phones, tablets, and computers to connect, shop, and stay in touch with the people we care about. These devices make life easier — but they can also expose us to risks if we’re not careful. The good news? Keeping your data and devices safe doesn’t require a degree in technology. It just takes a few simple habits that protect your personal information and give you peace of mind.

Realising you’ve been scammed can feel awful — embarrassing, frustrating, and sometimes frightening. But you’re not alone, and there are clear steps you can take to limit the damage and protect yourself.

You’ve probably heard the term “money mule” on the news, but what does it actually mean?