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Cybercriminals unleash fake Centrelink scam on vulnerable Australians

Attackers use AI to create near-perfect government email clones targeting vulnerable Australians and organizations, sending 70,000 phishing messages monthly, Mimecast reported.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes.

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Cybercriminals unleash fake Centrelink scam on vulnerable Australians

More than 270,000 malicious emails impersonating Services Australia and Centrelink have flooded Australian inboxes.

·Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Monday, November 17, 2025.
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