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The City of Greater Bendigo is hosting four free Cyber Resilience sessions presented by IDCARE to help residents, especially older adults, identify phone scams, protect devices, and save passwords securely.
Business Context for Cybersecurity Measures
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has revamped its mandatory cybersecurity awareness training for all staff, covering data risk management, email and social media safety, and phishing recognition through automated drills. This step by the bank forms part of broader efforts to address scam risks in daily operations.
Local Programs and Participation
Over 1,000 Bendigo Bank customers have attended the bank's 'Banking Safely Online' classes since September 2023 to learn how to outsmart scammers and navigate digital banking safely. The City of Greater Bendigo sessions add to these opportunities for residents.
Campaign Backing and Practical Tools
Bendigo Bank actively backs the Australian Banking Association's scam awareness campaign and urges customers to 'STOP, THINK, PROTECT' by never clicking links in messages and hanging up if unsure of a caller's legitimacy. The bank provides a dedicated personal cybersecurity webpage with general alerts and tips, and offers a specific SMS forwarding service at 0429 557 997 for investigating suspicious messages claiming to be from the bank.
These initiatives show how local organisations are directing resources toward awareness as a core part of their operations. Residents can access the city sessions for direct guidance on device protection and password practices. Customers of Bendigo Bank can use the SMS service and review the webpage for ongoing alerts. Further details on the sessions are available through City of Greater Bendigo channels, while bank customers can contact their branch or check the dedicated security resources for updates on training and classes.
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