Recently, the US FBI has issued a warning about business email compromise (BEC) attacks by cybercriminals, who are trying to steal physical goods. BEC is when cybercriminals spoof business email accounts and impersonate executives to try and steal information, money, or products from an organization. In this recent BEC scam,...
Recently retired couple, David and Erica, were fit and active, and planning a sea-change when David suffered a stroke, leaving him unable to walk or speak. David had been a strong, strapping man, who now needed around-the-clock care. His doctor recommended either an aged care facility or a home-carer that...
Recently, the US-based Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) recently shut down due to failure to meet its financial obligations. This collapse has caused a public panic, and unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of high-profile news stories to catch your attention and manipulate your emotions. In the coming weeks, we expect to see...
According to Finder.com, 44% of Australian parents feel the urge to subsidise their adult children’s lifestyles. Besides helping with expenses such as university fees, utilities bills, etc., as home ownership moves beyond many young peoples’ reach, parents provide a leg-up into the housing market. It’s natural to want to ensure...
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) Board has left the cash rate unchanged at 3.60% at its April meeting. Leading into the meeting, we thought there was a 50/50 chance of no rate rise versus another 0.25% increase. An increase might flag that they’re seriously worried about inflation (and consequently less...
ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by OpenAI, has risen in popularity since its release last year. Now, cybercriminals are using ChatGPT’s popularity to lure you into phishing scams. In one of these scams, cybercriminals try to trick you with a fake new ChatGPT feature. The scam starts with...
Australia has emerged from a mix of wonderful cultures, many of which came to our country in search of a new life in a new country with great promise. The courage and commitment our forefathers brought with them from often difficult lives elsewhere has been the basis from which the...
There are many types of insurance for individuals, and choosing the right ones for you can be overwhelming. These policies are distinct, yet they often overlap. It’s smart to review your personal insurance policies any time you have a significant life event. This ensures that you and your loved ones...
Welcome back to our Weekly Digest. Read on for the latest updates and some ideas to help us all move forward. Woolies half-year earnings reveal shoppers changing habits The supermarket chain says consumers are swapping red meat for more “affordable luxuries” such as exclusive cheese brands and ice creams. It’s...
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