Sam Taylor, Vision Australia's Access Technology Service Development Lead, explains how screen reader users can verify what's real online, and what makes some scams harder, or easier, to catch by ear.

Sam Taylor, Vision Australia's Access Technology Service Development Lead, explains how screen reader users can verify what's real online, and what makes some scams harder, or easier, to catch by ear.

We're Talking Cyber Security" is a podcast unpacking scams, fraud and cyber threats affecting the blind and low vision community. Across six episodes, guests from CyberCX, Commonwealth Bank, Vision Australia and members of the blind and low vision community, break down common scam tactics, emerging AI threats and practical, accessible ways to stay safe online. Whether you're new to thinking about cyber security or already cautious online, each episode offers real-world advice you can use.

Additional resources: https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/helpful-resources/individuals/resources-to-help-you-protect-yourself-online

We're Talking Cyber Security" is a podcast unpacking scams, fraud and cyber threats affecting the blind and low vision community. Across six episodes, guests from CyberCX, Commonwealth Bank, Vision Australia and members of the blind and low vision community, break down common scam tactics, emerging AI threats and practical, accessible ways to stay safe online. Whether you're new to thinking about cyber security or already cautious online, each episode offers real-world advice you can use.
Additional resources: <a href="https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/helpful-resources/individuals/resources-to-help-you-protect-yourself-onlinev">https://www.visionaustralia.org/services/helpful-resources/individuals/resources-to-help-you-protect-yourself-online</a>

We're Talking Cybersecurity

How I check: staying safe online while using a screen reader

Brad Ireland, a member of the blind and low vision community, shares how he verifies suspicious calls, emails and messages, and where common scam advice falls short without relying on sight.

Brad Ireland, a member of the blind and low vision community, shares how he verifies suspicious calls, emails and messages, and where common scam advice falls short without relying on sight.

How I check: verifying scams as someone who has low vision

Andre Markel from Vision Australia's access technology team breaks down pump-and-dump investment scams, a growing threat to older Australians, and how to verify a claim you can't just take at face value.

Andre Markel from Vision Australia's access technology team breaks down pump-and-dump investment scams, a growing threat to older Australians, and how to verify a claim you can't just take at face value.

Pump-and-dump schemes, and how to spot them

Bec Caldwell from CyberCX returns to explore how deepfakes and AI are changing the scam landscape, and how to know who or what you can actually trust.

Bec Caldwell from CyberCX returns to explore how deepfakes and AI are changing the scam landscape, and how to know who or what you can actually trust.

How I check: staying safe online while using a screen reader

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