Why This Matters More Now
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Business Email Compromises
An accounting firm in Brisbane lost ,000 in early 2025 because someone impersonated their regular supplier. The email looked perfect — same address format, similar writing style, plausible invoice. These attacks are getting sophisticated.
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Voice Phishing Evolution
Scammers now use AI-generated voices that sound like your bank's actual customer service. They'll reference recent transactions to build credibility. Knowing how your real bank communicates becomes critical.
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Payment Platform Vulnerabilities
The convenience of instant payments comes with risk. Once money's transferred, getting it back is difficult. We teach verification habits that become second nature.