As criminals become more indiscriminate, anyone can fall for a scam – even you. But there are ways to stay vigilant and seek help.
- CSCRC Research Fellow, Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation, Deakin University
An additional verification step can go a long way to protect your online stuff – but not all methods are equally safe.
Despite its known vulnerabilities, SMS-based 2FA is used as a security measure by several major organisations, including the Big 4 banks.


