How striking back against phishing and fraudulent websites can help make Australia cyber-secure

Identity and credential theft and misuse are the most common methods used by cybercriminals to breach business and government systems, steal data and cause disruption. As Australia fights back against cybercrime, the ability for us to strike back against phishing and swiftly take down fraudulent websites is paramount.

One of the tools used for criminals to gain access to usernames and passwords is phishing. Criminals send emails, use social media messages or even QR codes that direct people to websites that trick people into providing personal information.

Much of the attention on mitigating the risk and minimising the damage caused by phishing attacks focuses on blocking attempts before they reach users and educating people on how to identify potentially fraudulent messages.