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How to protect your identity and money online: Tips from a hacker

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Online or off, it can be a dangerous world out there. In this age of high-profile data breaches, mass-market scams and catfishing, we can no longer overlook how important it is to protect your financial and personal life from prying eyes.

This week on Pocket Money we're joined by a data security expert (a real-life hacker) and ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard to explore the steps we need to take to protect our identities and finances from the many scams out there, from SIM swapping to social media. In this episode, you'll learn about the risks of joining public Wi-Fi networks and keeping a careful eye on your ever-increasing digital footprint.

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