Nerd and Normal | Scams Affecting Our Lives

Gareth and Matthew discussed the increasing prevalence of digital scams and the challenges in protecting individuals from them. 

Damien Tudehope explains that the NSW government prioritises cybersecurity due to the high cost of preventing and remediating data breaches, which can lead to a loss of public confidence. He mentioned that each public sector agency has its own cyber policies, with New South Wales Customer Service prioritizing taxpayer information.
Damien also discussed the importance of cybersecurity advice for startups, noting that while government support is limited, businesses should prioritise security measures

As part of scams we discussed the increasing sophistication of scams, particularly how scammers use AI to create fake websites, generate text-to-voice messages, and exploit personal data. Matthew emphasised the importance of caution and critical thinking when dealing with suspicious communications. They highlighted that scammers often use leaked data and existing victim databases to target individuals