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.
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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.
Warning over new MyGov text scam
People visiting a government website are being warned about a new phishing attempt by scammers which requests personal information.
Medibank’s complete security overhaul
Customers of Australia’s largest health insurer were unable to access their accounts overnight after the company was forced to take action following a recent cyber attack.
Chinese men busted in $150m Sydney scam
Four men living in Sydney have been charged in relation to an alleged highly sophisticated scam using trading software.
One thing not to do this festive season
The Australian Federal Police have revealed the one thing shoppers should avoid during the busy festive season.
‘Biggest threat to Australia since WWII’
Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil has revealed the biggest threat facing Australia since World War Two.
Medibank to close stores, call centres
Customers of Australia’s largest health insurer will be unable to access its facilities, with the company forced to take action following the recent attack on its data.
How Medibank negotiated with hackers
Leaked emails have revealed the chilling threats made by Russian hackers demanding a $15 million ransom from Medibank for customer data.
What Medibank hack victims should do next
Hackers have once again released the private details of Medibank customers onto the dark web, with advice on what their next step should be revealed.
Russian hackers dump everything
Medibank has released an update after hackers published another huge data dump on the dark web overnight.
Major bank’s warning ahead of Christmas
As the silly season fast approaches, Aussies are being warned to be cautious with their spending.
7.3m Aussies caught in WhatsApp leak threat
An anonymous online poster claims to have information of almost 500 million WhatsApp users, with more than 7.3 million Aussie users caught up in the threat.
Medibank bosses could face pay cuts
Australia’s financial regulator has suggested the pay of Medibank’s top executives should be docked after a recent cyber attacker.
Where hackers will strike next
An expert has revealed where data thieves are likely to target next as authorities say they will crack down on companies storing private information.
Urgent warning ahead of festive season
With the biggest shopping days of the year fast approaching, experts are urging Australians to be wary of sneaky online shopping scams.
How to avoid a Black Friday scam
One of the busiest sale periods for online shopping is just around the corner, and you don’t want to be one of the thousands who are scammed.
Elon Musk hires hacker prodigy
He was the first person to jailbreak an iPhone at just 17, now one high-profile hacker and coder has been hand-picked as Musk’s white knight.
‘Stress’: 80,000 Aussies hit by charity hack
Thousands of donors to one of Australia’s biggest charities have been caught up in a cyber attack that could have leaked some credit card details to hackers.
’Despicable act’ as major hack worsens
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit out at the “complete grubs” behind the Medibank hack, as the group deploy a sickening tactic to cause further harm to Aussies.
‘Lines have moved’: Big risk in next war
The game of war is changing and Western democracies must catch up or risk being left vulnerable, an expert has warned.
Fury at ‘tone deaf’ Medibank bosses
Medibank customers are furious executives will pocket millions of dollars in bonuses while they remain fearful their private information could be published on the dark web.
Six-figure job Aussies want to quit
High-flying salaries aren’t enough to keep some Australian workers in this career, with stress levels rising and warnings of a shortage on the way.
New twist in Medibank hack nightmare
The Medibank data breach has gone from bad to worse, with an email revealing even more Aussies have been affected by the hack.
Six-figure career desperate for workers
One profession is experiencing a significant shortage despite soaring salaries being offered and a rising demand for their work.
‘Angry’ customers turn on Medibank
Medibank and ahm are facing a possible class action after a devastating data breach left millions of customers exposed.
‘There’s more’: Hackers’ chilling warning
Hackers have released a new cache of stolen Medibank data, issuing a chilling warning with it in an attempt to extract a ransom from Medibank.
Big question Medibank has to answer
Medibank could be forced to compensate customers affected by its massive data breach if a high profile law firm gets its way.
Chilling warning as ‘Russian thugs’ hit Australia
Russian hackers behind Medibank attack have been told to ‘watch out’ as the government targets crime gang.
Cops reveal bombshell new Medibank details
The shady group behind the Medibank hack can be revealed, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offering a stark warning.
Demand to Russia over Medibank hackers
Russian hackers have been identified as the perpetrators of the Medibank breach, prompting a demand from the AFP.
Big driving licence change after hacks
Residents in one state will no longer be able to use just one form of identification to verify who they are when signing up for essential services.
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