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.
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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.
Customers warned over security breach
Highly sensitive information of guests and staff has been hacked in a massive security breach at a hotel giant.
Aussie giant hit by cybercriminals
The business group has been swept up in a larger global data breach after hackers said they had obtained company files.
Major warning for Australian Google users
Google has issued an urgent warning to some Aussie users after discovering eight weak spots that could be used to steal data and money.
Hidden hacking danger in your old laptop
Australians are being warned of a ‘catastrophic’ risk to national security and their personal data as companies fail to dispose of their old equipment properly.
‘Dangerous’: Barnaby’s anti-TikTok tirade
Barnaby Joyce has slammed the viral video app TikTok ahead of the release of a major review into the social media phenomenon.
Easy hacks to avoid being scammed
A couple who were scammed out of $100,000 made one easy error that banks are warning other Aussies not to make.
Major bank’s next move against scammers
One of the big four banks has introduced new protection against scams as customer losses reach a new “record high”.
‘Bloody useless’: Fury after Optus hack
Cyber security laws have been branded as “bloody useless” in the fight against “insidious” hackers targeting everyday Australians.
Scam costing Aussies $260K each year
An infuriating scam seeks to rip off Australians trying to turn their trash into treasure but who are ultimately being left thousands of dollars out of pocket.
Big payday for future data hack victims
People caught out by cyber attacks could be given greater powers to access compensation under proposed major reforms.
Report flags EU-style privacy laws
The rights of individuals to have more control over their personal data will be one of the major discussion topics to come from the report.
Major bank’s move against scammers
A sneaky new texting scam is deceiving thousands of Australians but one company has come up with a way to stop them in their tracks.
New detail in China ‘spy cam’ saga
Officials have confirmed they are ripping out Chinese-made surveillance cameras across the country, with the devices found in the offices of federal MPs.
‘Cunning’: Special day con artists love
Australians have lost millions to scammers on this one special day. Now, singles are warned not to trust someone who may seem too good to be true.
Secret report into Optus hack under fire
A secret report into the government’s handling of the Medibank and Optus data breach fallouts is unlikely to ever be made public.
Shock number of scam texts sent to Aussies
The eye-watering number of scam texts intended to be sent to Australian phones has been revealed as a major telco becomes the first to fall foul of new rules.
Fake ‘Telstra’ letter’s ‘secret mission’
Australians have been warned over letters being sent from “Telstra” asking for help with a “secret mission”.
Three words at centre of Marketplace scam
Facebook Marketplace sellers are on notice with fraudsters posing up as buyers in a scam that could cost innocent victims thousands.
Don’t reply to this ‘ATO’ Facebook post
A new online scam is targeting Aussies on social media and duping them out of cash and personal information.
Melbourne man charged over ‘Hi Mum’ scam
A Melbourne man has been charged in relation to the cruel “Hi Mum” text message scam that dupes kind-hearted parents out of “substantial” sums of money.
Question that saved mum from $8.9k scam
What started as a hello from her son turned into a near-financial disaster. Luckily, one moment of quick thinking saved a mum from losing thousands.
Scam warning issued over myGov email
A clever new scam has begun circulating through Aussie email inboxes, offering cash returns through a well known government agency.
Shoppers warned of fake retailer scam
Online shoppers are being warned not to purchase anything from fake websites claiming to be a popular fashion chain.
‘Targeted’: Scam costing Aussies millions
A cruel scam managed to steal millions of dollars from the pockets of Australians in 2022 and the main targets might surprise you.
ScoMo stung in alleged Twitter hack
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is one of 400 million Twitter users caught up in a security breach by an alleged hacker.
Glamourous mum’s unthinkable fraud
Ever wondered how criminals use your stolen data? A young, glamorous mother was onto it long before it became headline news across the country.
‘Scammers don’t take holidays’ warns expert
An astounding number of Aussies are falling victim to scams, with an eye-watering amount of money handed over to crooks in 2022.
Why Australia is a ‘soft target’ for hackers
Australians’ data is being exposed online at significantly higher rates than the rest of the world. Experts tell us why.
Risk of another cop killer attack revealed
An increasing threat of extremist acts similar to that of the Train family’s attack on police could be lurking in Australia, experts have warned.
Australia’s ‘severe’ cyber attack risk
The nation’s critical infrastructure is “severely vulnerable” to attacks from cyber criminals, according to a new report by Microsoft.
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