Alert: Fake ACSC Communications

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is aware of cybercriminals claiming to be them through the use of emails and phone calls, as well as falsely claiming their endorsement of products or services.

The content of the scam emails and phone calls vary but typically ask you to give personal information (such as passwords or bank details), money or ask you to download software.

The scam emails and phone calls also create a sense of urgency to try and pressure you into doing something quickly. Often, this will include threats that if you do not act now, something terrible will happen.

The nature of the fake endorsements claim that we have helped develop or fund products or services, which are typically not aligned with ACSC. For example, social media advertisements promoting crypto trading platforms.

To make the scam emails appear legitimate, cybercriminals have been using the ASD’s ACSC logo and/or signature block, and often alongside other trusted organisations’ branding.

To learn more about this scam and how to protect you and your business, go to this link