Sad reality of dark web drug trade
A new report from the Australian National University has found a concerning reality about the sale of lethal opioids on the dark web.
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Dumped WA candidate ‘hit wife with thong’
A former WA candidate who admitted ‘hitting his wife with a thong’ has been dumped by his political party just days out from the state election.
Russia accused of vaccine lies
Russian officials have dismissed accusations that they spread disinformation about rival vaccines as “nonsense”.
China’s dark ‘warning’ to rival
As tensions flared around China’s border with a domestic rival, malware began flooding into the country, until the lights went out.
Fashion house sues Insta account for $867m
A luxury fashion giant that cancelled a show after its promotional video was branded racist is taking the case to court.
Billionaire’s first tweet ‘worth’ $3.2m
The first post Twitter boss Jack Dorsey ever made on the social media platform is up for sale — if you can figure out a reason to buy it.
How informant infiltrated kidnap plot
A secret Facebook algorithm recommended an alleged militia group that plotted to kidnap a state governor to a man who would ensure its downfall.
Premier’s Facebook dummy spit
One state has borne the brunt of a social media tantrum from WA Premier Mark McGowan after he took offence to a request for payment.
Twitter introducing ‘five strikes’ policy
In the ongoing battle to rid social media platforms of misinformation, Twitter will now give you only five chances to stop spreading lies on the internet.
Jones: ‘I wish I’d never met Trump’
Footage has emerged of the deplatformed conspiracy theorist saying he wished he’d never met Donald Trump but he was happy to make “millions” out of the former president’s followers.
Hackers access organisation’s database
Hackers have gained access to an Aussie organisation’s database containing names, phone numbers and in some cases, bank details of its supporters.
Facebook to pay $838m ‘expeditiously’
After nearly six years of trudging through court, Facebook has been ordered to pay a fine worth less than three days of revenue.
Paedophiles target Xbox and PlayStation users
New data out of the UK reveals the shockingly common technology that paedophiles used to target more than 1000 victims.
Four reasons you’re sick of Zoom meetings
Sitting at your computer all day is no walk in the park, but one researcher has figured out why Zoom calls are so exhausting.
Widow cops it over knitted pigs comment
A widowed Aussie “porcophile” shared images of dolls she’d knitted to cope with her grief. Facebook said she spread hate speech.
Doctor attends Zoom trial while operating
A judge shut down a virtual trial after a doctor appeared in surgical scrubs and mask with medical machinery beeping in the background.
TikTok vid captures most Aussie bloke ever
Move over Crocodile Dundee, this fellow has just gone viral overnight after being filmed with his snake at a pedestrian crossing.
Meet the gamer who got the girl, the car and the $4.4m pad
A 25-year-old gamer, the son of the Mayor of Logan, is the new resident of a $4.4 million luxury riverfront apartment overlooking the city in Kangaroo Point
Girl ‘killed sister’ day after viral TikTok
A 14-year-old TikTok sensation has been charged with stabbing to death her disabled older sister, hours after her video went viral.
Where Aussies who left Facebook have now gone
More Aussie social media users are testing Facebook alternatives after the company banned news. This is where they’ve gone.
Fake Tom Cruise taking over TikTok
The actor has been making a name for himself on TikTok – however, there is one very crucial detail that has people alarmed.
When Facebook news ban will end
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed when Facebook will end its controversial ban on news for Australian users.
NSW hit by ‘very serious’ global hack
Transport for NSW was targeted in a ‘very, very serious’ hack that struck businesses and agencies worldwide, a senior minister has revealed.
Concern over internet cop’s ‘new powers’
Australia’s internet cop has warned online sex workers are being impersonated by scammers – amid concerns her office is too powerful.
Facebook, Google news laws pass
Australia has become one of the first countries in the world that can force tech giants to pay for news after new laws pass.
News Corp, Google hit global content deal
News Corporation has announced a “historic multi-year partnership” licensing agreement with Google paying to display the company’s content worldwide.
Google may escape laws after spending spree
Google could avoid tough new regulations in Australia after striking a series of multimillion-dollar agreements with news outlets.
Call for answers after NBN ‘backflip’
It’s not just our internet that’s slow: NBN Co has taken more than two months to answer questions, with some asking why it’s taking so long.
New eBay-style site that’ll make you $1000
Shoppers can make quick cash by selling designer items like Gucci and Nike on a new eBay-style platform launching in Australia.
Controversial Parler site back online
Known for attracting right-wing commenters, Parler was taken down after the US Capitol riots. But now the social media platform is back.
Winner declared in Google stoush
The government is claiming victory in its fight with tech giants over news content after Google reportedly struck a $30m deal with Nine.
Kim’s hacker pack tried stealing vaccine
North Korea’s crack squad of hackers allegedly tried to steal the Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19 that landed in Australia on Monday.
Craig Kelly banned from Facebook
The Liberal MP has been suspended from Facebook over his controversial posts, with five identified as breaching the social media site’s rules.
Viral app to stay in Beijing
Data security fears and ongoing trade tensions had the Trump administration calling for TikTok to be sold to an American company, but the plans have changed.
Twist in cop’s below the belt shocker
Video has emerged appearing to show a police officer being tasered in very sensitive area, but all may not be as it seems.
Breakthrough in Google fight
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says there’s been some developments to make the tech giants pay for news content in Australia.
India accused of breaking own laws
India’s government has ordered a US company censor its product, but the company argues the government in actually violation of the law.
Bad news for Google as it’s told to cough up
All sides of politics in Australia have resolved to make big tech pay media companies for stories, in a move sure to enrage Google and Facebook.
Anti-vaxxer Kennedy shut down
He’s one of the most prominent anti-vaxxers, from a rich and famous family, but spreading his lies just got harder.
My Twitter hack was a sign from God
Some events can convince even the most cynical man that there is a God – like when someone tried to steal Joe Hildebrand’s Twitter account.
Journo’s hilarious feud with hacker
Hackers who stole Sydney media identity Joe Hildebrand’s Twitter account demanded he pay up for its return. Then they got a nasty surprise.
Simple question getting FB users in trouble
A simple question from a trusted friend in your messages could trick you into giving up important information.
Why judge posted hilarious viral video
A lawyer who became a viral star after his Zoom meeting filter mishap has been unmasked – and the judge has revealed why he posted the footage.
Tiny thing Instagram wants hidden
It never takes up more than a tiny percentage of your screen but Instagram doesn’t want to see it at all on its platform.
Two girls die after being brainwashed by Harry Potter-themed death group
A sinister online group is thought to be the cause of two 12-year-old’s deaths in Russia.
‘Critical’: Concern over data access
Law enforcement agencies were told to follow the rules after it emerged all of those investigated had accessed Aussies’ data without authorisation.
Navy sailor caught on OnlyFans
Britain’s Royal Navy are hunting down a second female sailor after she was caught selling homemade porn on adult website OnlyFans.
Google fails to rule out Gmail, YouTube ban
Google has refused to rule out changes or the removal of more than just its search engine in Australia in answers given to a Senate inquiry.
NBN customers forced to use phones to access internet
Australia’s National Broadband Network has become a tale of haves and have-nots, with some users forced to wait months for a connection.
Hilarious courtroom mishap goes global
A Texas court hearing over Zoom went wrong when a lawyer couldn’t turn off his cat filter — and it’s the funniest thing you’ll see today.
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