Different types of scams and how to identify them
Back to Newsletter It’s evident that cybercrime is on the rise, however last year was particularly eye opening with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commissions (ACCC Scamwatch) announcing a grim $3.1 billion financial loss due to scams. This figure was unexpected, and most alarmingly an 80% increase to the financial loss Australian’s experienced in 2021. […]
Everyday actions you can implement to stay cyber safe
Back to Newsletter In a world where we’re constantly connected, you can’t be too careful when it comes to your safety online. Cybercrime has become even more of an alarming threat over recent years and with scam statistics on the rise, it’s important to be aware of the risks and what to look out for. […]
Protecting yourself from cybercrime in the property industry
Back to Newsletter There’s no denying cybercrime is on the rise, and it has become more important than ever to put measures in place to protect yourself online. In 2022, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) Scamwatch announced there was a 16.5% decrease in the number of scam reports, however the financial loss to scams for […]
Investment in development and innovation yields awards win for Securexchange
Back to Newsletter The recently announced Australian Business Awards have bestowed Securexchange with a win in the Process Improvement category. This award recognises organisations that have successfully implemented initiatives that demonstrate excellence in business process improvement. This win tops off an outstanding year for Securexchange, who in April launched a sleuth of new features which support collaboration […]
How innovative technology is supporting faster and safer property transactions
Back to Newsletter One of the most rewarding milestones people can experience is buying their own home. Whilst this is an exciting time, it can often be overwhelming with logistics throughout the transaction process. With documents to be signed, funds to be transferred and communicating with multiple stakeholders, we explore how innovative technology is supporting […]
The threat of cybercrime for real estate agents
Back to Newsletter Cybercrime has become a major threat over recent years and scams are on the rise. While some scams look obvious, others are difficult to recognise due to their convincing nature with how cunning cybercriminals can be. The property industry in particular has become a prime target and it is evident extra security […]
Can a digital legal platform reduce the security concerns for electronic conveyancing?
Back to Newsletter Security concerns for electronic conveyancing are becoming an increasing problem for the legal and property sector. Practitioners must balance the convenience and efficiency of digital platforms with the risks associated with transferring and storing property data in a digital manner. Some professionals believe that nothing is more secure than traditional, manual document […]
‘Pure cyber crime’ set to rise as a third of Australians report attacks. Here’s how to protect yourself and your firm
Back to Newsletter Today, Flinders University released a report showing “A third of Australians have been the targets of cyber crime” at least once in their lives.” The study polled approximately 12,000 Australians, and found that roughly 2.8 million Australians had been impacted by this type of attack within the past year, and nearly 6.7 million Australian […]
Why every business has a responsibility to take cybercrime seriously
Back to Newsletter The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is responsible for strengthening Australians cyber resilience and building awareness in both the business and consumer sectors. This group manages “ReportCyber”, a government initiative which facilitates the reporting of cybercrime incidents and scams against Australians. Up until June 2020, the group saw over 57,000 reports of […]
