Ooh look a MyGov email - better get on that straight away.

#Russian #hacker collective #NoName has attacked some major #Belgian #websites. These include #MyGov.be (citizen access to official documents) and the platform of the #Walloon #Parliament.

— via VRTNWS, article in Dutch

https://vrtnws.be/p.XEkOwKQ5M

#Australia
Logged into my #MyGov account for the first time in a while.

Overall things went well.
It now appears to be produced by competent #IT folk.
Unlike previously when drunken monkeys throwing custard might have produced a friendlier UX.

Only negative was the lie.
"Your account has been blocked after too many failed log-in attempts".
I tried once. With the correct password.
Very clear they just wanted to use 2FA and sms my phone number.

A slimey industry, with lies as standard practice.

Serious question: could #myGov become part of #DigitalID scheme and be merged with #myID, with all of the capabilities of myGov retained (website + multiple 2FA methods)?

To explain a bit, both myGov and myID are currently identity providers. myID is an app that can be used as an IdP for government services like ABRS. myGov is a website and app that can be used as an IdP for ATO and Centrelink among others. myGov supports multiple 2FA methods like SMS, Passkeys and (perhaps confusingly) myID. myID itself doesn't appear to have any MFA methods but is pinned to a device with one-off verification for that to happen.

Why not bring myGov into the Digital ID fold, and merge most of myID's capabilities into myGov? Since myID is also being used as MFA for myGov I would rename the myID app to "myGov MFA" so it could continue to be used for that purpose. Passkeys could be suggested for people who use the myGov app so they're not using the same device for password and second factor.

Wow.

I got an email (first time) from #MyGov (Australia) overnight saying 'You entered the incorrect sign in details too many times. Your account is locked". I haven't tried to access the account for months.

Just on a very long call to #MyGov to have it checked and found a page that shows account history and logins.

There have been 14 attempts to get into my account since 13 September and they haven't bothered letting me know.

Anyone got a dodgy email from #MyGov Australia today? I called them and I think the call was a scam. Maybe I'm just paranoid, but it was very odd.

No, not it is not, because (once again), this is a MyGov SCAM. How do I know? There's a link in it. The customer support rep name bit is a cute addition (but it's still filthbag scammers at the end of it, so **** them)

What the actual fuck #myGov? Follow us on Xitter or ... Youtube?

Today's ATO/MyGov/Tax Scam letter looks like this.

This is your timely reminder that if you get an Australian Government email with a clickable link or button in it... IT IS A SCAM.

EVERY TIME. NO EXCEPTIONS.

So far today I’ve had no less than six different MyGov scam emails head my way.

This kind of thing is why I got cranky earlier in the week and recorded a video on how to spot them. Here it is.

#Australia #MyGov #Scams
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YDY9Ubc99w

psa: if you('ve) use(d) an ipad to sign and submit pdf forms for #centrelink etc, check them on the #mygov website. i had an issue with forms being submitted as not being filled in by me when i actually had because the additions i made using the default ipad files app were being stripped by the submission form.

this bug wound up with me getting less money for all of august. it was incredibly stressful and i don't want that to happen to anyone else. i wound up using a 3rd party app (goodnotes) while on the phone to centrelink to get this sorted.

i'm not sure if it's been fixed yet, but i sure hope it has.

New video time! I got yet another MyGov scam email… and I got cranky about it… so I made a video about it, trying to help educate people about how to spot them and avoid getting scammed.

#Australia #MyGov #Scam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YDY9Ubc99w

*Another* MyGov scam? Must be (checks notes) a day ending in a Y...

I keep writing this story in different permutations, but it's try to educate and lessen the impact of horrible scams like these. Real people get affected by them, so I persevere...

#Scams #Australia #MyGov

https://alexreviewstech.com/reminder-if-you-get-a-mygov-email-with-a-link-in-it-its-a-scam/

Participate in the "Tap Water - Safe Water: Awareness Challenge" on #MyGov!
Design a multi-mode communication campaign addressing water quality themes like “Drinking from the Tap” and “Chlorinated Water is Safe.”
Visit: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/jal-jeevan-mission/ MyGovIndia @mygovindia

It’s like they’re not even trying anymore #Scam #MyGov

It seems the #Australian Government found a new way of tracking its citizens with the introduction of the #DigitalId system called #TrustExchange.

While, at this point, it is difficult to make sense of how it will exactly work when released next year, particularly in terms of avoiding private businesses obtaining your personal details. But what it is clear is that it will provide an abundance of #tracking data to the Government.

I am sure #Police forces are salivating right now.

And as an added bonus, it will be linked to the terrible system #MyGov.

Looks like mygov took down the online statutory declaration system?

https://my.gov.au/en/about/help/digital-identity/digital-commonwealth-statutory-declaration

Bummer, that was a dead handy alternative to going to the Dr. for a day off with a cold.

PSA:
Scammers are targeting people's MyGov accounts.
I just received email that said I'm locked-out of my MyGov account.
If you receive email like this, do not click on a link! If the email came from a scammer, they'll try to trick you into giving your password.
Instead, to the MyGov website, try to login, and if necessary do a password reset. Then go the the "My Account" section and make sure you have 2 Factor Authentication configured.

Presumably, a scammer got my email address and tried to login with it, and after failing a few times the system locked my account. All sorted-out now.

"Ticket number A8765 go to counter 5"

You know that feeling of dread when you have to go to a government department, join a long queue, and be served by stony-faced civil servants? Well...

The #ServiceSA office in #Seaford is a breath of fresh air. Managed and staffed by friendly, helpful people with smiles and time to chat

Is there an actual need to have a #MyGov account? I'm starting to wonder if I'd be better off (from a #privacy perspective) deleting it and just accessing my #government services directly/individually...