Unmask Cyber Crime: business online security series

[Visual] The screen opens up to display our unmasked real leader. Throughout the episode you will see our unmasked real leader on the right side of the screen and our masked fake leader, whose mask looks like the real leaders face, on the left, sometimes they will appear solo and sometimes side-by-side. The masked fake leader will often mimic the unmasked real leader. 

[Audio: Real Leader] Aotearoa relies on small businesses of every kind.

[Visual] Montage of the unmasked real leader flickering through different outfits to represent different business Industries Including, real estate, accounting, construction, retail, hospitality, floristry and farming. 

[Visual] Masked fake leader walks on screen.

[Audio: Real Leader] But so do cyber scammers.

[Audio: Fake Leader] Hi.

[Visual] Montage of masked fake leader flickering through same outfits. 

[Audio: Real Leader] So in a few short videos I’m going to take you through how to keep your business secure online – 

[Audio: Fake Leader] There's no need

[Audio: Real Leader] and how to stop these guys from impersonating you and making the calls you should be making.

[Visual] Unmask Cyber Crime intro graphic - Episode one - Protect Your Business Online 

[Audio: Real Leader] You may think you’re unlikely to get the attention of cyber criminals

[Audio: Fake Leader] Who, me?

[Audio: Real Leader] but they are just as likely to prey on small businesses and business leaders who often don’t have the same resources as big ones to protect themselves online.

[Visual] Montage of the unmasked real leader and masked fake leader flickering through different outfits to represent different business Industries Including, real estate, accounting, construction, retail, hospitality, floristry and farming. 

[Audio: Real Leader] Like if you lead a construction crew.

[Audio: Fake Leader] I could lead a construction crew.

[Audio: Real Leader] Or you own an accounting firm

[Audio: Fake Leader] It’s my accounting firm.

[Audio: Real Leader] Or do you run a florist.

[Audio: Fake Leader] ...I've got flowers too.

[Audio: Real Leader] Cyber attacks are growing in size, sophistication and smarts all the time.

[Audio: Fake Leader] Who, me?

[Audio: Real Leader] They look to steal information that can leave your business vulnerable.

[Visual] Chops flower

[Audio: Real Leader] Like your bank account…

[Audio: Fake Leader] …where I can transfer all your business earnings into another account.

[Audio: Real Leader] Your customer data…

[Audio: Fake Leader] …so I can get into all your accounts… and take from them too.

[Audio: Real Leader] Or your social media information…

[Audio: Fake Leader] ...which I could use to…impersonate you and sell fake goods online. 

[Audio: Real Leader] But…

...there are many simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your business online

[Audio: Fake Leader] Don't do that.

[Audio: Real Leader] We’ve created a series of short videos to help you, and your business stay secure online. 

[Audio: Fake Leader] Really don't watch those.

[Audio: Real Leader] These will take you through the online protections you need to put in place to help secure your business accounts, and if things go wrong, what to look out for.

In the next video, I'll help you Unmask Cyber Crime by helping you to protect your accounts.

[Audio: Fake Leader] Hmmmm

[Visual] Unmask Cyber Crime graphic leading to end screen slide with Own Your Online - Learn how to protect yourself online at ownyouronline.govt.nz/business.