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This is part of the Cyber Security Awareness Month (October) event series from the ºÚÁÏÌìÌÃInformation Security Office. Find out more events on .

The Human Factor: Understanding Scams and the Cybercrime Landscape

Cybercrime is ubiquitous. Everyone knows someone who has been scammed, who has fallen victim to a sophisticated tactic or had their data compromised by someone they thought they could trust with it. The cybercrime landscape is constantly evolving, constantly pivoting around new security controls, and thinking up new threats. It is no longer enough to rely on common sense, or good process and technology alone to protect people.

IDCARE, Australia and New Zealand’s national identity and cyber support service, deals with victims and breached organisations at the point of impact, at the moment they realise something has gone wrong. This gives us a unique perspective and real-world data on the cybercrime landscape from the point of view of the people it effects.

This presentation will focus on the trends we are seeing in tactics, scams, financial and non-financial losses, identify theft, and cybercrime and the linkages between them. It will take a deep dive into the current landscape and provide real case studies on the ways in which criminals are defrauding people, companies, and government agencies. This presentation will also highlight steps you can take to protect yourself and recover from a scam when the impact hits.

Who is this event for?

Cyber Security is for everyone, no technical background required! 

What to expect?

Lunch will be provided.

Free Cyber Sense merchandise will also be available, including USB data blockers, bucket hats, tumblers, lenticular stickers, tote bags, pens, and more!

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Join us to improve your cyber awareness and gain practical skills to stay safe online! If you have any questions, contact us at cybersense@anu.edu.au. We look forward to seeing you at the events!