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.
Hacking
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.
‘Scumbags’: Medibank hackers’ chilling low
Hackers who stole sensitive data from Medibank have started publishing what they claim to be very private information about Australian women.
Disgraceful detail in Medibank hack
More detail has emerged on the extremely private data obtained by the Medibank hackers, with specific codes for medical procedures exposed.
Aussies issued horror new Medibank warning
Hackers have started sharing the Medibank records of drug addicts and patients who have undergone weight loss surgery.
Criminal’s 24-hour threat to Medibank
A cybercriminal has threatened to release stolen Medibank customer data, with federal police working to prevent the move.
Man loses $40,000 after Optus data hack
A Melbourne man has lost nearly $40,000 as a result of suspected identity theft after the Optus data breach.
Tiny detail that exposed Optus blackmailer
A teen wanted to make “quick money” when he blackmailed nearly 100 people with personal information stolen during the Optus data breach, a court heard.
Shocking number of Aussies exposed to hacks
The true extent of hacks like the recent Optus and Medibank cyber attacks has been revealed through new research.
Russian hackers issue Medibank ultimatum
Cyber criminals behind the Medibank hack have threatened to begin releasing customer data, after the company swore it would not give in to ransom demands.
Moment Kochie explodes on live TV
David Koch was speaking to Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones on Sunrise when he lost it.
Medibank‘s major ransom promise after hack
CEO David Koczkar apologised to the health insurer’s 3.8 million members but said the company would not be complying with the hacker’s demands.
Cause of real estate cyber attack revealed
An Australian real estate agency has revealed the simple mistake that led to hackers exposing the names and addresses of tenants.
Cyber attack targets school students
Hackers have targeted large numbers of school students in a terrifying breach of confidential data.
Pensioner loses $10k after replying to text
A retired Queensland pensioner faced returning to work after he was scammed out thousands – but what happened next blew him away.
Mum loses $120k in 12-month catfish scam
A single mum has said she lost 25 years worth of savings after she was catfished by a man she met on Facebook.
Hackers target Australian Defence Force
Hackers have targeted the Australian Defence Force but authorities say military personnel have no reason to be concerned.
Liberal Party caught up in data breach
A state Liberal Party branch has been caught up in an alleged data breach, with the information of about 2000 people suspected of being exposed.
Optus blasted over cyber attack letters
Optus has been slammed for reportedly sending letters about the cyber attack to dead people and others who have never been customers of the telco.
Latest group caught up in Medibank hack
People who’ve used a scheme for at-home medical care have been unwittingly caught up in the Medibank cyber hack.
Outrage as data hack hidden for months
A cyberterror expert has questioned why a pathology giant waited five months to inform patients of a data breach that saw credit card and health records leaked.
Medibank’s bombshell admission after hack
The Medibank hacking debacle has taken an alarming new turn, sparking fears the breach could be even worse than Optus’s.
Medibank hack: What customers can do next
Here are the steps millions of worried Medibank customers can take after their data was compromised in a cyber attack.
Whopping fines after major data breaches
Companies are set to face fines of hundreds of millions of dollars if Aussies’ data is compromised as tough new laws take their next step.
Budget’s $5.5m to investigate Optus hack
The federal government has promised to dedicate millions of dollars to “investigate and respond” to the massive cyber attack which rocked Optus.
Shocking reason we’re all getting hacked
A cyber security expert has revealed why Australians are so vulnerable to hackers after a 7th Aussie company was hacked in a month.
Woolies shoppers told to ‘check accounts’
Woolworths is helping customers who have had their Everyday Rewards points stolen after new information came to light.
Why Aussies hit harder by hackers
As major companies grapple with huge cyber attacks that saw the data of millions of Aussies stolen, one expert says there’s a reason we’re being hit so hard.
Major Aussie company hacked
Hundreds of people have had their data exposed in a cyber attack on electricity company EnergyAustralia.
Optus mistakenly sends 48 texts to customer
An Optus customer has shared the ‘absolutely useless’ response from the telco after it wrongly sent them 48 text messages.
Aussies hacked in major data breach
Hackers are holding the private health information of Australians to ransom following a data breach at one of the country’s largest insurance providers.
3.9 million Aussies caught up in breach
Hackers who claim to be responsible for a cyber attack on one of Australia’s largest private health insurers have threatened to sell sensitive customer data.
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