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Darren Pauli

  • Senior Project Specialist and Threat Research, Telstra
Australian, Melbourne
As seen in: The Register, Computerworld, Telstra, iTnews, SC Media, SC Magazine UK, CRN Australia, Greek Press
ex hack @TheRegister @SCMagazine @ZDNet @ComputerWorld others. Oz.
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Why Aussies are calling scammers and getting caught out

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By Darren Pauli
| Telstra
You know the warning signs. You steer clear of the dodgy link, and you let calls from unknown numbers ring out. But what if the scammer convinces you to call them instead? That’s the trap at the heart of a growing wave of callback scams. They arrive disguised as more unwanted admin: a suspicious purchase, an unpaid invoice, a failed subscription payment or unusual banking activity. The message gives you a number to call if something doesn’t look right.
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‘Scambling’: The fake gambling trap catching Aussies off guard at home

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By Darren Pauli
| Telstra
You’re most likely to spot a scam when you’re actively looking for one. The problem is the latest type of scam we’re seeing doesn’t show up when you’re on high alert. It shows up when you’re on the couch. Imagine it: Saturday night, feet up. You’re browsing on your laptop while the TV’s on in the background. Then a pop-up appears, bright, colourful, game-like, offering a bonus, a quick win, or a ‘verification’ step to claim your money. That moment isn’t accidental. What is scambling?
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New scam techniques are targeting Australians: what you can do

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By Darren Pauli
| Telstra
As cost-of-living pressures continue to bite, scammers are capitalising on financial vulnerability – shifting tactics, adopting new applications and using increasingly sophisticated, AI-enhanced messages to catch Australians off guard. These trends are emerging from the millions of scam threats we block every month, giving us a real-time view of how the scam playbook is evolving.
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