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.
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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.
Aussies’ worst password mistakes revealed
Aussies may be unknowingly making themselves vulnerable to hacking and cyber attacks as experts weigh in on how to better protect passwords.
Aussies warned over mid-year sales
Australians have been warned that they could have their money stolen in the upcoming sale season with one type of crime on the rise.
‘Most significant’ scam targeting Aussies
Almost everyone knows someone who has been caught up in the annoying scam that has weaselled its way into the booming side hustle market.
China makes wild claim about Australia
China has hit out at Australia and its closest intelligence allies on the world stage in a sensational “disinformation” campaign.
Aussies given new power over scammers
Aussies can soon “dob in” dangerous and pesky scam texts by forwarding the dangerous messages to a new national text line.
Malicious apps you need to delete now
Millions of Australians have been directed to immediately delete almost a dozen phone apps that could be charging them money without permission.
Do not reply if you get this X-rated email
Australians have been warned to not fall into the trap of a scammer’s brazen attempt to make some easy cash.
Bank’s major crypto move revealed
One of Australia’s big four banks has made a major announcement about how it will handle cryptocurrency exchanges.
Scam that could cost you thousands
A huge bank has warned its customers to be on the lookout for a scam that could drain their accounts.
Aussie banks’ new weapon to stop scammers
Australia’s banks have unveiled a new weapon to help them stop money being sent to scammers in “near real-time”.
How online criminals prey on you
Czech cybersecurity firm Avast reports a huge rise in phishing and smishing scams compared to this time last year.
Text message you don’t want to get
Scammers are already trying to defraud Australians out of their money using the federal budget, with politicians issuing a dire warning.
Urgent warning issued to Aussies over tax
Australians are being warned to be vigilant over the next few months as the end of the financial year increases the risk of being scammed.
Aussies warned about scammers next month
Australians are being warned to be vigilant over the next few months as scammers are expected to be out in force.
Medibank sued over massive data breach
Medibank is facing a massive class action lawsuit after millions of Aussies were stung by a data breach that affected the health giant.
‘Enough’: One issue Albo, Dutton agree on
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton may not agree on much, but there is one drawn-out matter that they see eye-to-eye on.
‘It’s scary’: Mum targeted for three years
An Australian mother has opened up about the torment she has endured over the past three years, which has left her now too afraid to answer her phone.
Urgent warning over ‘app hijackings’
A warning has been issued for one group of phone users as a string of new viruses circulates through seemingly safe apps.
Shocking stat about scams revealed
Australians are more likely to fall victim to a scam than ever before, and new details about who is most likely to be scammed might surprise you.
Bombshell hacker secrets revealed
A hacker who claims to be behind online attacks around the world says Australians are “the most stupidest humans alive” while revealing cyber secrets.
Thousands of kids targeted in major hack
About 16,000 documents relating to schoolchildren and their parents have been released onto the dark web as a part of a cyber attack on a state government department.
Massive blow for crooks selling passwords
Aussie cops have played a major role in bringing down a huge global criminal marketplace used by crooks to buy passwords.
Thousands exposed in fresh data breach
Drivers licences, children’s names and mobile numbers could have been exposed in a major data breach after an update on a government website.
Simple phone hack to save millions
An Australian bank has shared a really simple hack with their customers to stop a process that has cost more than $100m this year.
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