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It was one of the most well known – and used – bits of software in computers and phones and loved by many. But it will gone forever by May.
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130 scam websites a week taken down
Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated but the corporate watchdog is fighting back, taking down more than 130 scam websites a day.
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Major update on school phone ban
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TikTok returns after going dark in the US
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Australia’s world-first move to stop scammers
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Tears on street after anti-Semitic video
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PM’s embarrassing cafe moment
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Influencer who exposed nurses speaks out
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Surprising group targeted by scammers
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Senator slammed over ‘AI nightmare’ ad
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Insane reason for sign outside Aussie home
More than 100 strangers have shown up at a couple’s front door, forcing the residents to erect a sign turning them away, after a shocking scam.
Ominous truth behind creepy Macron pics
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