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Australia Post Scam

A highly advanced scam was circulating recently, which purported to be from Australia Post. Scammers were scraping data from social media that allows them to personalise fraudulent emails and trap would-be victims in to opening an attachment. Read more here. Source: ABC News.

Top 9 Information Security Threats through 2018

Each year, the Information Security Forum, a nonprofit association that researches and analyzes security and risk management issues, releases its ‘Threat Horizon’ report to provide a forward-looking view of the biggest security threats over a two-year period. Click hereto learn about the top nine threats to watch for through 2018. Source:CIO.com

Volvo Announces Self-Driving Car Trial, Self Insurance Too

Self-driving cars may seem a fantastical concept, but they’re close to coming to market and pose very real implications for insurance coverage. However, Volvo have stated that they would assume full liability should any of its cars be involved in an accident while operating in autonomous mode. Self-driving cars are heralded to reduce the number of […]

Surfer Insurance Against Shark Attacks An Industry First

A new scheme is being offered for surfers, whereby they (or their next of kin) could claim up to $50,000 lump sum pay-out in the unfortunate event of a shark-related injury or death. This scheme, the first of its kind in Australia, will help give surfers more “peace of mind” while in the water. The policy […]

About Austbrokers Terrace

The origins of our business date back to the mid eighties, but we have traded as Austbrokers Terrace since 2005. While we consider our spiritual home to be Adelaide and its surrounds, we have established strongholds in Victoria, boast business throughout Australia, and place business both locally and overseas. Over time we’ve carefully selected our […]

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