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Paul Haskell-Dowland has been in the cybersecurity research and education domain for two decades — and it’s his mission to teach us all how to stay safe online. This is important work for the Edith Cowan University Professor of Cybersecurity Practice. The cost of cybercrime in Australia is very high, although the figures are likely to be even greater than the reported data suggest. Cybercriminals operate in a highly sophisticated environment. ( Provided: Paul Haskell-Dowland ) “Estimated [a couple of years ago] that the global cost of cybercrime … will reach the $1 trillion mark, and I believe it has passed that,” he said. “It’s very difficult to get an accurate indication of these numbers, because so much cybercrime goes unreported.” Professor Haskell-Dowland, who is also Associate Dean for Computing and Security, said for many people their only insight into the world of cybercrime is what is portrayed in the media in films like Hacker, and ev...

Woolworths supermarkets have urged Everyday Rewards members to be vigilant after a spate of security breaches. In recent weeks, Woolworths customers have used social media to report that their accounts have been “hacked” and used to make unauthorized purchases. VIEW THE VIDEO ABOVE: Why Woolworths resells unsold bread For more Food related news and videos check out Food >> During the incident, the thieves had used the Everyday Gift dollars that had been “saved” by the account holder to buy groceries without their knowledge. A Woolworths spokesman said the supermarket was investigating the breach. “We have assisted a number of members who appear to be victims of unauthorized access to their Everyday Rewards accounts,” the spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au. “In the case reported to us, the account was accessed using a valid login or account details. Woolworths Everyday Rewards members have been urged to check their accounts for security breaches. Cred...

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has rolled out new rules to protect Australians from text message fraud. Key points: Australians lose more than $2 billion to fraud in 2021 Telecom providers could face fines of up to $250,000 if they fail to comply The frequency of fraudulent SMS increased sharply after crackdown on scam callers Starting today, cellular providers will be required to identify, track, and block text message fraud, share information about fraudulent messages with other providers, and report fraud to authorities. According to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), Australians lost more than $2 billion to fraud in the last year, with about $10 million lost via text messages. Data from Scamwatch shows more than 67,000 text message frauds were reported during 2021. Federal Communications Secretary Michelle Rowland said the new rules would disrupt the scammers’ business model. “Most Australians have received a fraudulent t...