From time to time we receive spam emails from clients and on one occasion a forwarded invoice appears to come from our office but from a slightly different email address. In each instance, we have pinned the cause of the problem to their use of public wi-fi and that their details have been accessed.

The Australian Signals Directorate recommends using a VPN (Virtual Private Network). Our office policy is that Public Wifi may never be accessed without using a VPN.

Read the full Australian information here on cyber.gov.au - update on connecting to Public Wi-fi and hotspots

Microsoft has this update on - using a VPN

Read more on what to do if you have been scammed - here in our recent update

 Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and is not an opinion expressed by us. So, before acting on this or any other information, it is important to seek professional advice related directly to you and your circumstances.  Should you require our assistance, contact your Primarius Team leader, or email us at info@primarius.net.au

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