Hacked: ‘Best Australian financial data’ for sale on the dark web
Back to Newsletter Written by Reporter, Ronald Mizen Stolen data from Australian businesses is being auctioned on the dark web for up to $US60,000 ($82,000) by hackers, with some selling access to loan information, drivers’ licences, Medicare cards and passports. In one case, access to the active loan dashboard of a finance company was auctioned […]
Hacked Computer Leads to Contract Termination
Back to Newsletter By Andrew Persijn – Special Counsel, Carter Newell Lawyers In the recent Supreme Court of New South Wales decision of Deligiannidou v Sundarjee [2020] NSWSC 437, the buyers of a property sought a declaration that the contract of sale was still valid and enforceable in circumstances where the buyers’ deposit was paid to a […]
Cyber attacks hit Australians every ten minutes, costing the nation $29 billion a year
Back to Newsletter By Daniel McCulloch Australian families and businesses are being urged to safeguard their cyber security as criminals and foreign governments ramp up attacks. A new report from the Australian Cyber Security Centre paints a grim picture of the rapidly increasing threat. National security agencies receive one report of cyber crime almost every 10 […]
Hackers foiled in attempt to steal $90,000 from church abuse survivor in email compromise scam
Back to Newsletter By Airlie Ward At 54, Steve Fisher thought he was finally about to realise his dream of home ownership when hackers robbed him of $90,000. Key points: Steve Fisher is an abuse survivor and this year agreed on a settlement with the Anglican Church He was using the money to buy his first […]
Selling a home to interstate and international buyers? In today’s climate, you need electronic property exchange
Back to Newsletter As the COVID-19 crisis continues to shut domestic and international borders, what happens when you are selling a property to buyers outside of your state or country? Under current conditions, it’s highly likely they can’t meet you in person to view the property or sign paperwork. You may choose to complete matters […]
The Snitch: Scammers target Real Housewives of Sydney star Krissy Marsh
Back to Newsletter Another celebrity has fallen victim to the cunning cyber scam that almost cost NRL legend Ben Elias a fortune. One of the Real Housewives of Sydney has narrowly avoided losing a rumoured $550,000 to the sophisticated fraudsters. Ava Benny-Morrison and Brenden Hills, The Sunday Telegraph A Real Housewives of Sydney star has become […]
Identity theft soars during COVID-19 as scammers target government payments, superannuation
Back to Newsletter By national consumer affairs reporter Amy Bainbridge and the Specialist Reporting Team’s Emily Clark A staggering 24,000 people have reported their personal details stolen so far this year, as experts warn scammers have been targeting Australians’ COVID-19 financial relief payments and superannuation. Key points: Australia’s consumer watchdog says identify theft scams have increased during COVID-19 […]
Have we shifted to contactless property exchange?
Back to Newsletter Keeping your firm and your property transactions safe during COVID-19. As Australia is in a state of flux dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, knowing how to stay safe is crucial. Whether you are working remotely to stay safe or are in stage four lockdown, there are ways to continue property transactions and protect your […]
NRL legend Ben Elias swindled out of $800K in cyber scam
Back to Newsletter By Amy Harris, The Daily Telegraph – https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/nrl-legend-ben-elias-swindled-out-of-800k-in-cyber-scam/news-story/4797ef699f8e14fbd268161a4c17b49a Ben Elias, the former Balmain and NSW rugby league legend, has revealed he was the victim of a sophisticated online scam that could have cost the ’80s playmaker a fortune, saying: ‘It could happen to anyone’. It was the cyber swindle that blindsided a footy great. […]
