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IDCARE FACT SHEETS
IDCARE FACT SHEETS
Engaging Credit Reporting Agencies
Credit Bans - Australia
When a ban is put in place it basically ‘freezes’ access to your credit file.
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Credit Reports - Australia
A point in time snapshot of what credit related transactions you have made.
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Credit Reports - New Zealand
A credit report is a point in time snapshot of what credit related transactions you have made.
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Suppressions - New Zealand
When a suppression is put in place it basically ‘freezes’ access to your credit file.
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Credit Reporting Agencies
A credit reporting agency is a private company that collects data and maintains historical information.
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Ransomware & Mobile Phones
Ransomware targeting mobile phones is an emerging trend internationally.
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Understanding Patching
A patch is a piece of software designed to update a computer program.
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Data Breaches and You
A data breach is the unauthorised disclosure or loss of personally identifiable information.
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Employment Scams
Employment Scams are designed to recruit unsuspecting individuals to launder money.
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Small Business & Ransomware
Ransomware is software designed to infiltrate and remotely lock your device.
VIEW FACT SHEETCredentials and Identity Fraud
Physical Theft of Credentials
Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves the theft of someone’s personal information.
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Mobile Porting/Sim Swap
Criminals attempt to gain ownership of mobile numbers in order to access online accounts.
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Understanding Identity Theft
Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves the compromise of identifying information.
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Theft of your Identity Documents
Identity theft is a type of fraud that involves the theft of someone’s personal information.
VIEW FACT SHEETScam Prevention and Education
SMS Scam Purporting to be Australia Post or another provider
SMS Scam Purporting to be Australia Post or another provider
VIEW FACT SHEETEmployment Scams
Employment Scams are designed to recruit unsuspecting individuals to launder money.
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Telephone Scams
The most prolific form of identity compromise currently impacting the community.
VIEW FACT SHEETEngaging Organisations
Engaging Service Providers
Service providers are organisation that transact with your identity information.
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www.cyber.gov.au and the Police
www.cyber.gov.au or the Police? Which one to report the compromise of personal information?
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Dealing with Debt Collectors
Debt collectors work to collect debts on the behalf of business and government.
view fact sheetCredit Reporting Agencies
A credit reporting agency is a private company that collects data and maintains historical information.
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Image Exploitation
Image exploitation is when an individual’s image is used without their knowledge or consent.
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Instagram Security
Instagram is a social networking app made for sharing photos and videos from a smartphone.
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Linkedin Security
LinkedIn is a social tool for individuals interested in developing their professional network.
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Twitter Security
Twitter is a virtual and public forum used by individuals, groups and businesses.
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Facebook Security
Facebook give users the option to enable email or login notifications.
view fact sheetYour Rights
Data Breaches and You
A data breach is the unauthorised disclosure or loss of personally identifiable information.
view fact sheetDealing with Debt Collectors
Debt collectors work to collect debts on the behalf of business and government.
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Knowing your privacy rights
We all have rights in relation to the protection of personal information.
view fact sheetDevices and Technology
Mobile Porting/Sim Swap
Criminals attempt to gain ownership of mobile numbers in order to access online accounts.
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Understanding Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin or Ethereum are digital currencies.
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Safely Shopping Online
Online shopping has made the shopping experience more efficient and more accessible.
VIEW FACT SHEETRansomware & Mobile Phones
Ransomware targeting mobile phones is an emerging trend internationally.
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iPhone Security
iPhones are commonly viewed as being more secure than Android devices.
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Cyberbullying & Cyberstalking
This is exploitation of the online environment to harass, intimidate or threaten someone.
VIEW FACT SHEETUnderstanding Patching
A patch is a piece of software designed to update a computer program.
VIEW FACT SHEETUnderstanding Ransomware
Ransomware is a form of malware (a virus) that encrypts files.
VIEW FACT SHEETImage Exploitation
Image exploitation is when an individual’s image is used without their knowledge or consent.
VIEW FACT SHEETInstagram Security
Instagram is a social networking app made for sharing photos and videos from a smartphone.
VIEW FACT SHEETLinkedin Security
LinkedIn is a social tool for individuals interested in developing their professional network.
VIEW FACT SHEETTwitter Security
Twitter is a virtual and public forum used by individuals, groups and businesses.
VIEW FACT SHEETSmall Business & Ransomware
Ransomware is software designed to infiltrate and remotely lock your device.
VIEW FACT SHEETFacebook Security
Facebook give users the option to enable email or login notifications.
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