Medibank sued after cyber attack hits 9.7m
Medibank is being taken to court after the personal information of 9.7 million Australians was stolen in a cyber attack.
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Medibank sued after cyber attack hits 9.7m
Medibank is being taken to court after the personal information of 9.7 million Australians was stolen in a cyber attack.
What to do if your TikTok account is hacked
TikTok has issued an update after high-profile accounts worldwide, including that of hotel heiress Paris Hilton, were hacked. See what to do if it happens to you.
Dad storms graduation, prevents handshake
A father has been slammed online after storming the stage at his daughter’s high school graduation ceremony.
‘Social media giants profit from evil’: Michael Miller
In just one generation, we have gone from magic to madness argues News Corp Australasia Executive Chairman Michael Miller, who is calling on Australia to impose a ‘social licence’ to force Tech monopolies to play by Australian rules.
Hacked Aussie health provider collapses
An Australian e-prescription provider has collapsed weeks after a massive data breach had resulted in customer information being posted on the dark web.
Warning after TikTok ‘cult’ takes daughter
Terrifying details of a mysterious alleged TikTok cult have been exposed in an eye-opening new Netflix documentary.
‘Dog whistle’: Regulator accuses Musk
The online watchdog has called out Elon Musk for allegedly encouraging retaliation from X users after she took the social media giant to court.
‘Can’t wait’: News’ call to act on big tech
News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller says social media giants need to be hit with a band of new laws or face being booted from the country.
‘Can’t wait’: News’ call to act on big tech
News Corp Australia boss Michael Miller says social media giants need to be hit with a band of new laws or face being booted from the country.
Social media move Australia must make
For too long, tech platforms have operated outside Australian law, causing immeasurable harm. Here’s what we must do next.
Remote tribe gets internet, hooked on porn
A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet — only to be torn apart by social media and porn addiction.
‘Fighting to protect kids’: New update in US social media bans
New York is following in the footsteps of other US states in taking action against social media giants to protect children.
High alert for tax time scams
As if tax time isn’t stressful enough, an Aussie banking association has issued a warning over end-of-financial-year cons.
‘Monetising misery’: Tragic teen’s Facebook bullying hell
A devastated mother has slammed Meta after her teenage daughter was hounded to her death by heartless social media bullies.
‘I’m sick of it’: Devastating clip of 9yo boy
The aunty of a nine-year-old boy has shared a devastating video of her nephew’s tearful plea after allegedly suffering abuse while playing the game he loves.
‘Rising threat’ Aussies not prepared for
The rise of AI is opening new pathways for hackers to exploit Aussies – and its rapid evolution is leaving a shortage of experts to stop it.
‘Rising threat’ Aussies not prepared for
The rise of AI is opening new pathways for hackers to exploit Aussies – and its rapid evolution is leaving a shortage of experts to stop it.
‘Disaster’: Screen fears grow on Furiosa flop
Mad Max: Furiosa is the latest flop to hit Aussie cinemas in 2024. And now movie operators are ringing the alarm bells.
‘Now’: Fresh warning on 3G shutdown
Industry experts and telcos are advising people to make the switch from 3G to 4G ‘now’, after new warnings the change will impact more than just your mobile.
Fresh warning after Ticketek breach
Millions of Aussies who have used Ticketek have been caught in the crossfire, after a major data breach saw personal information stolen.
Aussie left red faced after celeb encounter
An Australian TikToker interviewed director Baz Luhrmann on the street without knowing who he was.
500 million customers in ‘Ticketmaster hack’
Hackers Shiny Hunters are allegedly trying to sell the information for $US500,000 on the dark web.
Kid colours on himself while colouring in book
This kid made a mess while colouring in his book. He coloured on both his legs. But still tried to deny that he even drew on himself.
New scam warning after Aussies lose $15.5m
Australians are being urged to watch out for one specific type of scam, after a total $15.5m was lost last year.
Huge wave wipes out tourists posing for pictures in NSW
Massive wave wipes out tourists while posing for pictures at Tamarama beach.
Ex reveals viral mum’s dark past
A 29-year-old mother who was thrust into the spotlight after a viral TikTok about the struggles of single motherhood has hit back at her ex in a heated war of words.
Tech giant’s cringe-worthy rap video
A cringe-worthy corporate rap video from Australian tech company Canva has gone viral after a performance at their LA conference.
‘Prey’: Dad’s chilling social media claim
The father of a girl who took her own life says Instagram has a lot to answer for, claiming it’s the “perfect platform” for people “vulnerable to feel worse”.
‘Dynamic strain’: Dire outlook for telcos
As Telstra swings the axe on thousands of jobs, a major warning has been issued that Aussie telcos are under “dynamic strain” amid sliding margins in the sector.
‘Everyone a target’: New terror facing Aussies
A spike in reported cyber breaches has raised alarm bells about the nation’s capacity to defend itself against escalating attacks – with everyone now a “prime target”.
‘Everyone a target’: New terror facing Aussies
A spike in reported cyber breaches has raised alarm bells about the nation’s capacity to defend itself against escalating attacks – with everyone now a “prime target”.
Famous YouTuber faces 25yrs in jail
A famous YouTuber who specialises in legal issues is reportedly facing 25 years in prison after being arrested on multiple charges.
How my life has changed after quitting social media
Zakkarie Montgomery-Cole has managed to wipe all of his social media accounts and his life is completely different. Here he reveals why and what’s changed.
Latham ‘attacked’ before tweet slur: court
Former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham was responding to “an attack” from MP Alex Greenwich when he sent a homophobic tweet, a court has been told.
Latham ‘attacked’ before tweet slur: court
Former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham was responding to “an attack” from MP Alex Greenwich when he sent a homophobic tweet, a court has been told.
Optus hit with lawsuit over data breach
In the latest hit to the telco, Optus is being taken to court over a data breach that impacted millions of Australians.
Optus hit with lawsuit over data breach
In the latest hit to the telco, Optus is being taken to court over a data breach that impacted millions of Australians.
Google search reveals huge Aussie problem
Just four words entered into the search engine exposes a hidden world of horrors your children have probably already seen.
Ban all social media for kids, US lawmakers urge Australia
Key figures behind new social media bans in the US have urged the Australian government to go even further than America has to protect children.
Alert over $1800 Centrelink scam
Older Australians are being targeted by a scam message offering a fake increase to their pension payments.
Gen Zer calls out Millennial texting
A Gen Zer has ‘exposed’ the way Millenials speak over texting.
Condom post that left 16yo broken
Annie Knight was just 16 years old when a Facebook post left her too scared to attend parties and her self-esteem in tatters.
‘His TikToks showed him how to end his life’
The heartbroken parents of Dexton Obray have revealed how social media was serving self-harm content to their son, and why they are fighting for stronger laws to protect children.
Thousands hit in uni cyber breach
7,500 people have been affected by a cyber breach at Western Sydney University.
Rapper accidentally shoots himself in head
A teen rapper accidentally killed himself while filming a video on social media after he pointed a gun at his head and pulled the trigger.
Telstra a ‘national disgrace’ over job cuts
The telco giant has come under fire after it announced it would cut up to 2800 jobs, with the majority of the roles to be axed by the end of this year.
Tragic way these 10 young Aussies are linked
These are just some of the faces of young Australians whose lives ended because of social media, which in some way contributed to their deaths.
Nude photo that destroyed Molly’s life
Molly was 15 years old when a private naked photo of her was leaked online. It turned her life into “hell”.
Dark secret behind teen’s mirror selfie
A Melbourne woman has revealed the very dark secret she was hiding from the world behind her seemingly normal mirror selfie.
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