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Monday, 12 July 2021 15:03
'Investment scams are disproportionately impacting Australians': Proofpoint
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Proofpoint ANZ area vice-president Crispin Kerr
Security provider Proofpoint notes the massive growth in scams reported in the latest Scamwatch report, drawing attention to the fact that Australian losses to scammers reached 80% of 2020's total in just six months.
As previously reported, the ACCC has said that scammers have stolen more than $7.2 million from Australians so far this year by gaining access to home computers, an increase of 184% compared to the same period last year.
Proofpoint has chimed in. with ANZ area vice-president Crispin Kerr saying "The latest data from the ACCC's Scamwatch has revealed the full extent of the damage done by scammers and cybercriminals over the first half of the year.