During this time of heightened scam activity, individuals and businesses are encouraged to:
- use multi-factor authentication where possible and don’t share your password with anyone
- run the latest software updates to ensure operating systems security is current
- secure your private Wi-Fi network with passwords (not the default password) and do not make financial transactions when using public Wi-Fi networks.
- exercise caution when clicking on links and providing personal identifying information.
- only access online government services via an independent search – not via emails or SMS.
- call us on an independently sourced number to verify an interaction if in doubt
- educate your staff on cyber safety and scams.
To report a data breach or scam visit ato.gov.au/onlinesecurity
