Anyone have a MyGov account?

[rockmoose]

I don't, and for this very reason.

If hackers can get into proper companies, with proper IT security, who would be daft enough to think an incompetant colander like the PS would be able to keep you safe.

That the MyGov account links so much of your info into one tasty grab, makes it a big NOPE from me.

When Sue's accountant congratulated her on selling a home she'd never owned, a horrifying realisation set in

A routine meeting with her accountant turned into a nightmare for Sue. The retiree is a model citizen for digital security hygiene, but her caution wasn't enough to protect her identity from hackers exploiting this loophole.

www.abc.net.au

 

[pink poodle]

But we can trust the government...

 

[shiny]

Unfortunately yes. In order to submit child care subsidies, OSCH entitlements and wife’s maternity leave we had to have a my gov and link in the relevant services. I opted out of the My health record for this reason but forced with the other.

 

[Labcanary]

It's totally fucked. And what's worse is that the onus seems to be on the victim to monitor everything for suspicious activity.
Which is inherently flawed because it assumes people know what to look for.

@shiny same here for me. I had to open a myGov account but opted out of my health.

 

[shiny]

It's totally fucked. And what's worse is that the onus seems to be on the victim to monitor everything for suspicious activity.
Which is inherently flawed because it assumes people know what to look for.

@shiny same here for me. I had to open a myGov account but opted out of my health.

Already had data leaks through Medibank and Optus. Keeping a close eye on our finances and have notified the bank who supposedly have flagged our account and to watch for any unusual activity.

 

[rockmoose]

It sucks how much stuff they automatically link to a MyGov account. I am denied all sorts of things because of my refusal to get one. Just sends me further off into the undergrowth of obscurity.

 

[Labcanary]

Already had data leaks through Medibank and Optus. Keeping a close eye on our finances and have notified the bank who supposedly have flagged our account and to watch for any unusual activity.

It's frustrating, isn't it? I've had my data taken in a breach of an ex-employer's system.

 

[Mr Crudley]

It's totally fucked. And what's worse is that the onus seems to be on the victim to monitor everything for suspicious activity.
Which is inherently flawed because it assumes people know what to look for

True, and I'd bet most likely the bank or government institutions don't know either nor have the resources to do it.

Here, have my problem, I don't want it

 

[shiny]

It's frustrating, isn't it? I've had my data taken in a breach of an ex-employer's system.

Very. The thing that has pissed me off the most is the Medibank data has leaked our kids details. Just dental and optical as far as I am aware but DOB etc as well.

 

[Sky_Collapsed]

that's the problem with going online IOT, everything is much easier to hack n exploit.

it's an american thing i believe but there's even companies that can take your mobile number and connect any and all accounts you have your number connected to.

privacy truly is dead and don't get me started on those fucking dumb ass smart tvs, holy shit.

 

[rockmoose]

that's the problem with going online IOT, everything is much easier to hack n exploit.

it's an american thing i believe but there's even companies that can take your mobile number and connect any and all accounts you have your number connected to.

privacy truly is dead and don't get me started on those fucking dumb ass smart tvs, holy shit.

Any smart devices controlling your home, is a truly un-smart idea. Smart door locks? No thanks.

 

[fjohn860]

I have it, only for the thieving ATO chunts

Any smart devices controlling your home, is a truly un-smart idea. Smart door locks? No thanks.

"google Nest" sounds fucking positively sinister .

My brother (who has been in the army for 30yrs) has tape blocking the front facing camera on his phone, TV's etc

 

[jrewing]

Walking into dystopia. But being a progressive is awesome….

yes its mega fucked and as a director they threatened us with heavy fines.

 

[Halo1]

Who is keen for a Digital ID linked to you bank account, smart meter for home electricity, electric vehicle, and everything else?
We already have governments across the world shutting down bank accounts restricting movements under the constant state of emergencies. Imagine what hackers could do with increased government power in the wrong hands.
You will be happier they tell us.

 

[pink poodle]

It sucks how much stuff they automatically link to a MyGov account. I am denied all sorts of things because of my refusal to get one. Just sends me further off into the undergrowth of obscurity.

Other than the RB and an obscure email account from the 90s I had no online presence until a few years ago when I decided to get an Instagram account. So many of my friends across that time couldn't understand why I didn't want to put all my personal information online...I was considered a conspiracy nutter. I wasn't, I just didn't want my details everywhere because of risks like this. I even did my tax return on paper until I was left with absolutely no alternative.

And didn't covid crush all of that! So many things I needed access to and was unable to do without my.gov or the state gov alternative.

 

[Mr Crudley]

Other than the RB and an obscure email account from the 90s I had no online presence until a few years ago when I decided to get an Instagram account.

Geee, here I was thinking that it would have be an OnlyFans account. Colour me soundly corrected

 

[shiny]

Any smart devices controlling your home, is a truly un-smart idea. Smart door locks? No thanks.

Looks nervously at smart speaker. Running Apple based so better but not perfect. News a while ago that any Nest employee could view recordings from your door bell camera. Well aware of the pitfalls of a smart home but I love tech and would like to have a few more smart devices. Trying to find some that run on local network and don’t talk to the cloud. I guess our phones are tracking us too. Time to go get my tin foil hat.

 

[Flow-Rider]

Looks nervously at smart speaker. Running Apple based so better but not perfect. News a while ago that any Nest employee could view recordings from your door bell camera. Well aware of the pitfalls of a smart home but I love tech and would like to have a few more smart devices. Trying to find some that run on local network and don’t talk to the cloud. I guess our phones are tracking us too. Time to go get my tin foil hat.

Phones definitely track you, even easier if it's linked to a Google account.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-24/theo-hayez-inquest-hears-phone-trace-evidence/100858756

 

[silentbutdeadly]

I don't, and for this very reason.

If hackers can get into proper companies, with proper IT security, who would be daft enough to think an incompetant colander like the PS would be able to keep you safe.

That the MyGov account links so much of your info into one tasty grab, makes it a big NOPE from me.

When Sue's accountant congratulated her on selling a home she'd never owned, a horrifying realisation set in

A routine meeting with her accountant turned into a nightmare for Sue. The retiree is a model citizen for digital security hygiene, but her caution wasn't enough to protect her identity from hackers exploiting this loophole.

www.abc.net.au

I do...as does every other NSW and probably Federal government employee. It's how they get their group certificate each year...

 

[Flow-Rider]

Unfortunately yes. In order to submit child care subsidies, OSCH entitlements and wife’s maternity leave we had to have a my gov and link in the relevant services. I opted out of the My health record for this reason but forced with the other.

A lot of stuff for seniors is like that too.

I think the local sports clubs required documentation of Covid jabs months ago, and I had to log into government sites with personal details.