October is Cyber Awareness Month, and we’re entering the final stretch! After learning about AI-driven phishing, social media safety, and more, it’s time to tackle one of the most advanced threats yet: deepfake social engineering.
This type of attack seems to have been used against the Noosa City Council, as per the article below:
Read article 'AI scam defrauds Noosa Council of $1.9m | Information Age | ACS
What’s Happening This Week?
Weekly Cyber Pulse Module
- This week’s Pulse learning module is now live. The Week 4 module is titled “A Deepfake Social Engineering Attack.” Discover how cybercriminals use AI-powered deepfakes to impersonate trusted colleagues and leaders - and learn how to spot and respond to these sophisticated attacks. Access Week 4 module "A Deepfake Social Engineering Attack".
- This module is quick, practical, and designed to fit into your busy schedule. It can be completed in approximately six minutes.
Cyber Trivia Tournament – Week 4 Quiz
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Ready for the final challenge? Take part in our Week 4 Cyber Trivia Challenge.
This week’s quiz theme is “Busting Cybersecurity Myths.” Test your knowledge and help your team climb the leaderboard. -
It’s not too late to catch up—previous quizzes are still open.
- Week 1 Quiz
- Week 2 Quiz
- Week 3 Quiz
Leaderboard update: The competition is fierce. Stay tuned for the results after this week’s quiz.
"The Inside Man" Series - Final Reminder
Staff feedback on “The Inside Man” series has been overwhelmingly positive, with many noting how it’s helped them recognise and respond to cyber threats.
If you haven’t finished the 12-episode series, now’s the time. Each episode is just 5–10 minutes and covers essential topics like phishing, password hygiene, mobile device security, and more.
Please note: Watching the full series is mandatory for all staff by Friday 31 October.
Why Participate?
Cyber threats are always evolving, but together we can outsmart them. By joining in these activities, you’re helping to build a safer, more cyber-aware workplace for everyone.
Let’s finish Cyber Awareness Month strong—stay sharp, stay safe, and keep building our cyber-aware culture.
If you have any questions about Cyber Awareness Month activities, please contact our Information Systems Trainer, Claude Curelea.