Warning over ‘clever’ Google scam
Google Chrome users are the latest group of people to be targeted in a new scam.
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Students caught hacking sensitive school system
A group of students have been expelled from a Catholic high school after it was discovered they had been hacking an IT system to access sensitive information.
Optus hack ‘not highly sophisticated’
Hackers were able to obtain personal details for millions of current and former Optus customers in a “trial and error” attack exploiting a coding error, Australia’s telecommunication watchdog alleges.
Warning over new nbn scam
Unsuspecting Aussies are being duped by opportunistic scammers pretending to be nbn workers.
‘Disgraceful’: AI nude scandal slammed
Up to 50 young girls have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
‘Malicious’ way Aussies are being hacked
Australians are warned to be vigilant amid a surge in malicious viruses hidden in emails and popular video games.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
500 million customers in ‘Ticketmaster hack’
Hackers Shiny Hunters are allegedly trying to sell the information for $US500,000 on the dark web.
‘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”.
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.
Election boss warns over misinformation
The man in charge of running the federal election has sounded the alarm on the growing problem of misinformation on social media.
Key questions after e-script hack
A ransomware attack on a digital prescriptions company has sparked concerns for the safety of customers’ sensitive health data.
Company at centre of data breach revealed
A small e-prescription company says a major data breach was likely caused by one if its third-party vendors.
Silence, intimidation: China threat revealed
While it was all smiles and champagne with Emmanuel Macron, damning allegations have clouded Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s whirlwind tour of Europe.
‘Beware’: Chilling warning over AI scam
Police in one state have issued a major warning amid an emerging trend of disturbing scams.
‘Prominent’ Aussies caught in data breach
The drivers licenses of more than a million Aussies who attended RSLs and pubs may have been exposed in a shocking data breach, with a 46-year-old man now in custody.
Cybercriminals foiled in massive sting
Five alleged cybercriminals are accused of being involved in an operation that has stolen personal credentials from more than 94,000 people in Australia.
Couple loses $800k to rising scam method
Australians have been warned to triple check invoices amid a surge in scams which have already cost citizens millions.
300k identity fraud cases since Optus
More than 300,000 attempts to use Aussies’ compromised data to commit fraudulent transactions have been blocked since the 2022 Optus hack.
Man allegedly sent 17 million scam texts
The man is accused of sending 17 million scam texts in just one week and is now facing a “highly complex” court case.
Warning to online banking customers
An online banking customer has urged others to update their passwords after they couldn’t access their account.
Aussies lose $2.2bn to one cruel act
Australians have been hit with a record number of fraudulent credit card purchases and withdrawals, new data has revealed.
Calls for Australia to crackdown on TikTok
The TikTok app, and its 8.5 million Australian users, face an uncertain outlook with growing concerns by governments over its safety.
Rise in scammers attacking one group
One group of Australians has become the target of social media scammers fleecing tens of millions of dollars every year.
Bombshell as Optus network boss quits
One of Optus’ senior figures has dropped a bombshell four months after a widespread outage at the telco giant disrupted the lives of millions and shattered the company’s reputation.
Spy agencies big China warning
Spy agencies have sounded the alarm after Chinese hackers lived in some US critical industries for up to five years unnoticed.
Health brand falls victim to cyber attack
Customers of a popular supplement brand are being warned their personal details have been breached after the company was hacked.
Russian crim at centre of Medibank hack
A Russian citizen has been slapped with sanctions as the government announced its next move in the Medibank cyber hack saga.
Ring your bank now if you see these 2 words
An Aussie has issued a chilling warning after discovering the meaning of a suspicious pending transaction labelled “Jet Frog” on their online bank statement.
Aussies warned of Valentine’s Day scam
The urgent warning comes as police reveal Aussies were swindled out of millions of dollars on Valentine’s Day last year.
Bank’s urgent warning against new scam
One of Australia’s major banks has urged customers to “immediately” do this one thing if they get this message, which purports to be from the bank themselves.
Delete these 17 apps before it’s too late
Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
Fears after court system hit by cyber attack
Recordings and transcripts from highly sensitive court proceedings may have been accessed by hackers after a state’s court system was breached.
Warning as new online scam emerges
Social media users are being warned of an online scam linking to one of Australia’s major airports.
Customers warned after car dealership hack
Customers of Australia’s largest car dealership have been warned they could fall victim to hackers after a cyber attack.
Thousands affected by library cyberattack
Residents of an affluent suburbs are being warned about a data breach, with passwords, contact information and credit card details affected by a cyberattack.
Health drink brand hit by cyber attack
A popular probiotic drink company has confirmed its IT systems have been subjected to a “cyber incident,” with data published on the dark web.
Hackers hit major healthcare provider
The country’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider is responding to a cyberattack after finding evidence “criminals had removed data”.
Christmas scam that’s soared 47 per cent
Australians need to be on high alert this festive season, with cybercriminals hoping to prey on stressed families as the holiday season approaches.
Leak forces GTA studio to drop trailer early
A new game trailer leak has forced the studio behind the hit video game franchise to show their hand.
‘Well, that sucks’: Rockstar fumes over leak
The artist behind the most anticipated video game has aired his frustration on social media after the trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was leaked.
Scam phone update that steals your money
The ClearFake scam, which infects computers with a type of malware under the guise of providing Chrome and Safari browser updates, is now targeting Mac users.
Shock number reveals Aussie scam problem
One of the big four banks has revealed the massive extent of scams in Australia after customers “abandoned” millions of dollars in sales.
$100m push to protect millions of Aussies
Australia’s biggest banks have launched a multimillion-dollar overhaul for online payment systems aimed at protecting people from fraudsters and identity scams.
‘Hang up’: Scammers target nbn users
New data has revealed Australians have lost millions of dollars in nbn and toll road operator scams, with those aged 65 and over hit the hardest.
Dire legal issue looming over Optus
A legal expert has outlined why Optus could face more legal woes after a nationwide outage crippled the country, including the most vital health services.
DP World Australia delayed ‘critical’ fix
DP World Australia did not follow cyber security advice to fix a “critical” exploit that shut down four major ports, disrupting 30,000 containers.
Telstra’s win after Optus outage
Optus customers have started making the switch to Telstra following the national outage last week that affected about 10 million users.
Cause of massive Optus outage revealed
The cause of the nationwide outage at one of Australia’s biggest telco companies, that crippled everything from phone reception to train networks, has been revealed.
New rules for telcos as cyber hacks spike
An alarming rise in ransomware attacks has the government preparing to crack down on Optus, Telstra and the major telcos.
Price hike threat as major ports hacked
The operator behind four of Australia’s major ports has been breached by a serious cyber hack, delivering the threat of inflated prices and Christmas delays.
Days of chaos as cyber breach hits ports
Major sea ports across Australia were locked down after a ports operator confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” had struck, with chaos expected to continue for days.
Warning over new Optus scam
A warning has been issued over a new scam that targets the victims of Wednesday’s Optus outage, urging customers to seek compensation.
Premier threatens to walk away from Optus
One state’s premier has put the embattled telecommunications provider on notice its multimillion-dollar contracts with his government are at risk after Wednesday’s blackout.
Vile way Aussies fleeced of $36m
A security expert has revealed the sneaky way Aussies are being swindled millions of dollars while trying to get tickets to their favourite music acts.
‘Big Brother’ fears for Aussie supermarkets
Behemoths Coles and Woolies are spending millions on new body cameras and hi-tech scanners and there’s growing unease about the scale of surveillance.
‘Scary’ problem with video of Hamish Blake
A “scary” video of Aussie star Hamish Blake doing the rounds on Instagram as an ad has prompted a warning from the comedian himself.
Delete these apps now to avoid ‘jack attack’
Android users have been urged to delete certain apps from their devices or risk hackers making money from them.
Data breach rocks major hospital
The private details of almost 200 patients at a major hospital have been exposed following a data breach by cybercriminals.
Footy tickets caught up in $32m scam
AFL and NRL fans have been warned to remain vigilant while trying to secure tickets for this year’s Grand Finals.
Aussies’ info leaked in Pizza Hut hack
The personal details of pizza lovers have been compromised in the latest cyber strike to hit Australia.
Huge privacy shake-up on ID cards
A new service is hoped to increase privacy protections as the government moves toward creating a universal Digital ID.
Boss to sack staff who click on common email
The head of a major financial services company says bosses need to have a zero tolerance approach to staff who jeopardise the security of organisations.
AFP officer data leaked to dark web
AFP members’ information, such as officers’ identities and email addresses, have since been published on the dark web.
Why Kochie is filthy about this photo
The TV star has reached breaking point over a series of scams using his picture, blasting social media companies for not doing enough.
Dark web fears for Dymocks customers
Dymocks has warned customers their data may have been compromised and been leaked on the dark web after the chain was hit by a security breach.
Shock stats reveal scammers’ new target
New research has found that nearly four times as many of these Australians are being scammed online, with one con growing in popularity.
The device Kim K couldn’t do without
A one-time essential product of the global business world was also a favourite of reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.
Cyber warning for Aussie businesses
Australia has ranked as one of the most targeted countries for devastating ransomware cyberattacks, experts say.
Grim warning over sinister text scam
The government agency has cautioned unsuspecting Aussies over an elaborate identity theft scam targeting people in the wake of the new financial year.
Cops crack alleged bank card fraud plot
Five alleged members of an international crime syndicate have been charged over an alleged plot to defraud Australians using ATM skimmers and fake bank cards.
‘Just hang up’: Big bank’s scam warning
A big Aussie bank has warned of a new text scam trying to rip off its customers and steal their personal details and cash.
Scary warning about Google search results
Aussies have been issued a troubling warning about Google search results, as hackers use them to hide in plain sight.
Government docs leaked onto dark web
A law firm, used by a state government, has confirmed departmental documents were stolen and published on the dark web.
Major bank’s move against scammers
NAB said the move has already seen a drastic drop in the number of scams reported and has warned Aussies to remain vigilant.
‘Turn your phone off’: PM’s stark warning
Anthony Albanese has delivered a stark warning, telling Aussies to “turn their phones off” in an attempt to avoid danger.
Bank’s grim warning ahead of tax time
One major bank has urged Australians to remain vigilant ahead of tax time, with the bank tracking double the monthly average of ATO scams in one month alone.
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