The hackers holding you to ransom
A KILLER virus is making its way through the world’s computer’s, corrupting files and demanding a ransom to get them back. There’s only one way to protect yourself.
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Vodafone calls for NBN rethink
WHAT if you could pay just one bill for your home internet and mobile phone? Vodafone wants the government to make the NBN available to mobile phone operators to make this dream a reality.
Google loses landmark case over orgy pics
GOOGLE has been ordered to prevent its search engine from linking to images of a sadomasochistic orgy involving former Formula One boss, Max Mosley in a landmark ruling.
Apple admits disclosing Aussie users’ data
APPLE disclosed data on 41 different accounts to Australian government agents in the first six months of 2013.
Spying in Indonesia ‘outside the norm’
INDONESIA has sought an explanation over allegations Australia’s embassy in Jakarta has been used as a spy base.
Stick to selfies or risk going to jail
A NATION has warned its social media users that photos of individuals posted online without their consent could lead to jail.
Anonymous takes Oz to dry cleaners
ANONYMOUS takes revenge over claims Australia spied on Indonesia – by hacking an Aussie dry cleaner and a bouncy castle operator.
What are bitstrips… and how do I block them?
NOBODY asked for it but your friends are now clogging your feed with cartoons. If you want to get rid of them here’s how to do it.
Holocaust memorabilia sold on eBay
HOLOCAUST memorabilia, including the clothes of concentration camp victims, has been offered for sale on eBay.
Sex, drugs, murder and a billionaire on the run
THE bizarre story of internet billionaire John McAfee’s life of sex with teenagers, drugs and guns took a twist when he was charged with murder. The fugitive claims he’s innocent.
‘NSA broke into Google data centres’
THE NSA has secretly broken into the main communications links that connect Yahoo and Google data centers around the world, a report says.
Telstra is suing NBN for $100m
AUSTRALIA’S biggest telco is suing the National Broadband Network claiming it owes them fees worth $100 million.
Australia involved in US spy scandal
ONE of Australia’s leading security experts claims that the government is spying on behalf of the US via five ‘listening posts’ around the country.
Funeral selfies: These people are the worst!
WHY are young people so awful? Is this the first sign of the apocalypse? Taking selfies at a funeral while ‘lovin’ your hair or outfit is the latest trend.
What the @#$% happened then?
AUSSIES are known for our colourful language, but which of us swear most on social media – and what events trigger it?
Facebook can predict your break-up
OH, DEAR. You might be heading for splitsville and you didn’t even know it. But Facebook did. Here’s the troubling formula behind whether your relationship will succeed or fail.
Saudi ‘no women, no drive’ goes viral
A SAUDI video mocking the kingdom’s ban on women drivers by a man singing “No woman, no drive”, an adaptation of Bob Marley’s famous song.
Docs to parents: Limit kids’ texts
DOCTORS 2 parents: Limit kids’ tweeting, texting & keep smartphones, laptops out of bedrooms. #goodluckwiththat.
‘NSA spied on 60m calls in Spain’
THE NSA reportedly spied on 60 million phone calls in Spain in one month alone – the latest revelation about alleged US spying on allies.
Boy hacks sites ‘in exchange for games’
A 12-YEAR-OLD boy is responsible for hacking government and police websites during a 2012 student uprising, a Canada court has heard.
Which music streaming service should you use?
ITUNES is like so 2009. The year of 2013 has seen music streaming services explode. But which one should you use? News.com.au has everything you need to know.
Baz Luhrmann’s plea to Aussie government
AWARD winning director Baz Luhrmann has urged the Australian government to get behind young artists believing it does not do enough to foster creativity.
Feel like you’re being watched?
CCTV cameras, surveillance of iPhones and Blackberries, GPS signals, social media and heat maps – you’re always being tracked.
Can’t get a date? Bribe her with a nosejob
CAN’T get anyone to fall in love with you? Just ‘bribe’ them with money or a new set of breast implants. But don’t worry, it’s not prostitution … apparently.
Instagram to launch adverts
PHOTO-SHARING app Instagram will start carrying adverts next week, in a move which could test users’ loyalty.
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