ATO’s cyber safety checklist
Scammers never seem to rest, with even the lastest JobKeeper iteration coming in for some scam treatment. In a new update the ATO reports that it is receiving reports of email scams about JobKeeper and backing business investment claims. “The fake emails say we’re investigating your claims. They ask you to provide valuable personal information, including copies of your driver’s licence and Medicare card.”
During this time of heightened scam activity, the ATO is encouraging individuals and businesses 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
If in doubt, call the ATO on an independently sourced number to verify an interaction
Educate your staff on cyber safety and scams.
To report a data breach or scam visit ato.gov.au/onlinesecurity
Harper Group Pty Ltd – Chartered Accountants Frankston - Ph 9770 1547
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