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Whilst MailGuard is stopping this email scam from reaching Australian businesses, we encourage all users to be extra vigilant against this kind of email and whatever happens, do not open or click on it. Despite this attempt, eagle-eyed recipients would be able to identify the inauthenticity of the email due to several red flags. Phishing continues to be one of the most prevalent forms of cyber-crime. People are not machines; we're all capable of making bad judgement calls.

It's time to get the protection your business needs. Cybercriminals use email scams to infiltrate organisations with malware and attack them from the inside. All criminals need to break into your business is a cleverly-worded message. We strongly recommend that you never click on the links in these messages. However, if you do accidentally click on this link, we note that this will take you to a page which claims your device is already infected with Flubot and tells you that you need to install a security update to remove Flubot.

This is a clever trick by scammers; your phone is not infected, but installing the security update will infect your phone as it downloads the Flubot malware. Starting in September , many Flubot messages now talk about a delivery.

They usually refer to DHL and always ask you to take some form of action in relation to the 'delivery'. We have also started to see reports referring to Amazon deliveries. Unlike earlier Flubot messages which are also still circulating , the new text messages may not contain spelling mistakes, so they can be harder to spot.

However, they do contain a website link followed by random letters and numbers. Here are some examples:. Missed call and voicemail messages started circulating in Australia in August They often begin with random lowercase letters or numbers, then say you had a missed call or voicemail message. After saying you have a missed call, voicemail or message, the messages include a link. The page sometimes says that a window may appear preventing the installation and that you should enable the instillation via your devices settings.

The page sometimes says your phone may flag the app as suspicious and that you should ignore this warning. A new scam known as "Flubot" is sending thousands of text messages to Australians as they wait anxiously for updates on COVID tests and vaccination appointments. Telstra cybersecurity expert Darren Pauli says the aim is to get recipients to download a malicious app.

Mr Pauli said unlike many scam phone calls or emails, the Flubot was difficult to block. Although people can add their numbers to the Do Not Call register, that will not prevent Flubot texts.

Mr Pauli said text messaging was ideal for scammers, who looked for maximum reach at the minimum cost. Mr Pauli said the Flubot scam had already torn through Europe, with the scammers keen to capitalise on the pandemic.

Callers will get the information they need to hear from you — for example, you can give the most important people your other contact for communication. All the mail you receive will be stored on your smartphone or in the cloud.

You can save the most important messages to specific folders. Alternatively, you can create your own digital receptionist or even bind multiple numbers to one email. The app is free, but it displays ads. This is made in order for developers to be able to get paid for their work for a great product.

If you are ready to accept advertisements, YouMail is the ideal voicemail application. InstaVoice is the only application on the market that allows you to manage not only incoming but also outgoing voice mail. This means that you can delete the messages you have sent to a subscriber. The app stores all your incoming messages in the cloud without taking up memory on your smartphone. Contrary to the laws of physics, developers claim that its size is unlimited and you can save all your notifications there.

In case you are unable to listen to the voice message — for example, you are in a quiet place or just did not have your headphones with you — InstaVoice converts your voice mail into a text format. For this feature, you have 2 free credits. You will also see that you missed a call — for example when your smartphone was turned off. This feature is available for several numbers at the same time — in one InstaVoice you can combine up to 10 different numbers without mixing messages.

Even if you change your mobile phone operator, InstaVoice will still save all your voice mails so you can access them — the main thing is to keep your account. You can also easily connect your office phone to your smartphone and even get the latest information at home. To download and use the application, you need a PIN code from voicemail.

For standard landline phones, the application is not available and will not accept all messages. The number must be linked to an email, so you can sign in to your account in the application. This feature automatically transcripts your voice mail for easy reading. For people living in the United States, there is a great voicemail application available for you.

Google has also succeeded in this field and launched Google Voice. It collects all your voicemails into one number, which can also be used to make calls and messages. Synchronize your computer, smartphone or tablet wherever you are. One of the features of Google Voice is automatic spam filtering.