So far this year, over $190 million has been lost to scams and hoaxes. The most common method of attack is a practice called Phishing.

Not to be confused with the leisurely pastime of catching fish, “phishing” works by luring people to give out their important personal information, such as account passwords or payment details, to use in fraud and theft.

The typically done by pretending to be a trusted, well-known company in an attempt to trick you into supplying personal information, visiting fraudulent websites or installing malicious software on your devices.

We’ve put together some handy advice to help you stay protected.

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1. Information on how to enter the National Science Week (Internode) (Competition) and the available prizes forms part of these conditions of entry. Submission of an entry is deemed acceptance of these terms and conditions.

2. The promoter is Internode Pty Ltd (ABN 82 052 008 581) of 1/502 Hay Street, Subiaco WA 6008 (Promoter).

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