Scams updates http://staysmartonline.gov.au/information_sources/rss Scams updates from the SSO website Stay Smart Online http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/global_configuration/sso_sources/ssologo.jpg http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/global_configuration/sso_sources/ssologo.jpg A good time to consider two-factor authentication http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/a_good_time_to_consider_two-factor_authentication Many of the world’s most popular online services now offer two-factor authentication for log on as an alternative to their existing single password methods. Ticketmaster warns of fake confirmation email http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/ticketmaster_warns_of_fake_confirmation_email Ticketmaster Australia has posted a warning on Facebook and its website alerting customers about a fake confirmation email currently circulating. Old malware resurgence, recycled via phishing, Facebook http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/old_malware_resurgence,_recycled_via_phishing,_facebook In recent weeks, security experts have begun warning about the resurgence of a type of malware first noted in 2007, the Trojan horse known as Zeus. Microsoft, Adobe release June Patch Tuesday updates http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/microsoft,_adobe_release_june_patch_tuesday_updates On 11 June 2013, Microsoft and Adobe issued their monthly Patch Tuesday security update for products including Microsoft Windows, Internet Explorer and Office and Adobe Flash Player. WEP wireless security protocol out of date. Check your connection http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/wep_wireless_security_protocol_out_of_date._check_your_connection Businesses and home users are advised to avoid using the Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security protocol for wireless connections. Westpac customers targeted again by phishing emails http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/westpac_customers_targeted_again_by_phishing_emails On 23 May 2013, antivirus vendor AVG issued a warning about the circulation of fake security notification emails pretending to originate from Westpac. Telstra is contacting affected customers http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/telstra_is_contacting_affected_customers On 16 May 2013, Telstra confirmed spreadsheets containing some of its customers’ details were discovered online via a Google search. November 2012 eNewsletter http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/newsletter/november_2012_enewsletter Across Australia, growing reports of computer based ransom attempts—scams—coming from official looking organisations including the Australian Government, ATO or AFP, have become increasingly widespread. Android users warned of malware http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/android_users_warned_of_malware The Internet Crime Complaint Centre (IC3), a partnership between the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the US based National White Collar Crime Center (NW3C) has issued a warning about malware directed specifically at the Android mobile operating system. Advanced fee scam moves to SMS http://www.staysmartonline.gov.au/alert_service/advisories/advanced_fee_scam_moves_to_sms The ACMA has noticed an increase in advanced fee type scams being received via SMS.