Now that so much of our community life is happening online, you may find that this environment has a few traps for new players. Certainly criminals are taking advantage of our new reliance on technology. Both the VicTas Synod and the Australian Government have produced some helpful resources to keep you informed about how to protect yourself, your friends and your family online.
An Update from Synod:
COVID-19 has seen a dramatic escalation in cyber attacks and we urge you to remain vigilant in protecting your digital assets, particularly your email accounts. Some of the hackers are very sophisticated and are using COVID-19 themed emails to try to trick people out of money. The Government’s Scamwatch has received more than 3060 COVID-themed reports, with more than $1.3 million in reported losses. IT Services has compiled a resource explaining some of these recent attacks and also tips on how to protect yourself from scams.
E-Safety Commissioner
If you are an older person and new to the online environment, the eSafety Commissioner also has some great resources for helping you to stay safe online and avoid the scammers.
https://www.esafety.gov.au/seniors
