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Organised crime has moved online, and the criminals are now hidden from view. The hackers are anonymous, using only their computers and phones to commit crimes.
By exploiting technology, these digital criminals can commit crimes from anywhere in the world. Their sophistication allows them to target major countries like Australia.
Every year, hackers and scammers manage to steal billions of dollars from innocent people – and that’s just what we know about. The numbers are constantly doubling, which means the problem only worsens.
“To protect Australia’s digital future, we must take action now. We must invest in new technologies and secure our online infrastructure. And we must work with law enforcement agencies and international counterparts to track down these criminals, shut down their networks, and bring them to justice,” says Clare O’Neil, Minister for Home Affairs of Australia
There is no doubt that Australia’s digital future is under threat, but there are steps we can take to protect ourselves. By working together and educating ourselves about the dangers of online crime, we can fight back against these threats and keep our country safe.
Many people and businesses who are scammed do not report the crime. They may be embarrassed that they fell for it or fear the damaging repercussions if it becomes public knowledge that their systems are vulnerable to attack.
Cybercriminals frequently target well-known companies, and Optus and Medibank are only the latest.
Sixty per cent of people have either been scammed themselves or know somebody who has. If we educate ourselves on how scammers operate, we can end their invasive techniques.
A new weekly podcast called Anatomy of a Scam has just been launched by presenter Deborah Knight in collaboration with the Commonwealth Bank.
“In Anatomy of a Scam, we break down some of the more common scams doing the rounds and explore the technology and psychology used by the cyber-crooks,”Explained Deborah.
The police department has mentioned that implementing more arrests won’t fix the current crisis. The importance of education cannot be understated.
It can be challenging to tell what is real and what is fake, and even more challenging to get your money back.
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