This meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

If you would like to visit our meeting, please contact us by email on rotaryclubcentralmelbourne@gmail.com or phone 0455-858-996 and request log-in details.

The meeting will commence at 7:40am and conclude no later than 8:45.

Darren Park: Staying safe from scams, cybercrime and identity theft

On a regular basis, we see media reports of malicious cyber activity across the world. Although companies and government agencies are often targeted due to the value of their data or resources, individuals may also be subjected to attack.

Over the years, the methods employed by perpetrators have become more sophisticated and varied. The old-fashioned request for money to invest in a “get rich quick scheme” has been replaced by many other methods, such as: malicious software downloaded to a computer, hacking email accounts and “phishing” with bogus emails.

This talk will be delivered by Darren Park, a forensic accountant, solicitor and forensic technology consultant. He has over 25 years’ experience in the prevention, detection and investigation of fraud and other misconduct. During the talk, he will share a number of practical insights of the current and emerging dangers, and he will provide practical steps on how to guard against them.

Darren is a current member of Rotary Central Melbourne and has been the Club Auditor for many years.