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Aussies warned of Valentine’s Day scams
Aussies looking for love are being warned to stay vigilant this Valentine’s Day after one state lost $8.9m to “romance scams”.
Terrifying reality in Aussie scam crisis
At a secret location in Sydney, experts have revealed the terrifyingly simple way Australians are being fleeced more than any other country by scams.
Albo’s big move against Chinese AI app
The Chinese-owned AI app that caused a $1 trillion hit to prominent tech stocks has been banned on government devices over national security fears.
Call for action over election deepfakes
A Greens senator has lashed Labor for not enacting “essential guard rails” on AI deepfakes ahead of this year’s federal election.
‘Crash wages’: Billionaire’s shock allegation
A US billionaire investor has casually dropped a bombshell claim about the true goal of AI – and it’s not good news for us.
Google’s huge call after Trump demand
Google was under no obligation but its decided to fall in line with a contentious Donald Trump call all the same.
Twist after China move obliterates US giants
US markets bled hundreds of billions of dollars after the release of a revolutionary Chinese AI — but one company has emerged as the surprise winner.
Musk map show’s Albo’s $3 billion problem
A staggering new map of Australia shows how the nation has been turned on its head by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
‘Be very careful’: Chinese AI app warning
Federal Industry and Science Minister urged caution over downloading the Chinese-made AI app which has caused a near $1 trillion hit on the stock market.
New China app confirms Trump’s worst fear
It’s official — China has leapfrogged the US in the AI arms race. And Donald Trump has reacted with a surprising claim.
Bankers’ warning to scam victims
The Australian banking lobby chief has revealed some customers are ignoring warnings about scammers, at an inquiry into new laws to help victims.
Trump frees criminal who changed the internet
Three years after launching a website that would change Bitcoin forever, 29-year-old Ross Ulbricht was sentenced to die in prison. Now he’s free.
‘Superior:’ Albo urged to partner with Musk
Anthony Albanese has been urged to partner with Elon Musk’s Starlink service to boost the National Broadband Network’s capabilities.
Albo’s $3bn move for faster internet
The Prime Minister has made a sizeable $3bn injection into Australia’s internet network, which he says will deliver faster and better internet.
Fears over growth of ‘degrading’ act
Experts have raised concerns Australian legislators may not be able to keep up as cases of a “degrading” act pop up across the country.
Australia Day backflip accidentally exposed
January 26 represents a painful day in history for many — but it appears the official Australia Day body has opted to wipe that history altogether.
‘Red flags’: Top 5 scams targeting Aussies
From sextortion to cryptocurrency investment scams, here are the fresh ways scammers are trying to get money from Aussies.
Aussies sent ‘weird’ parcels in new scam
A bizarre scam involving parcels of fabric, stuffed toys or even flower petals has ramped up across Australia in recent weeks.
Alarming human slavery trend revealed
The Australian Federal Police have lifted the lid on the number of people it has charged this year, which included a concerning spike in alleged human trafficking arrests.
Detained Aussie’s wild vegan rant
Bizarre video of an Aussie reportedly captured by Russian soldiers in Ukraine – where he rants about wanting to “force” Chinese people to be vegan – has emerged.
Gunman tries to kill far-right streamer
Police in Chicago have shot dead an armed man wanted for a triple homicide who showed up at the home of far-right streamer Nicholas Fuentes.
Meta agrees to huge payout for Aussies
Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay out a whopping sum to Australians who were impacted by a major privacy scandal.
Aussie cane toads, kangaroos and sharks stump Apple Intelligence
Image Playground is one of the most fun new features of Apple Intelligence, but how good it is in coming close to reality? We put it to the test.
Nazi threat sparks call for hate database
An inquiry into the rising threat of right wing extremism has delivered a set of options to roll back the hatred, including a new national hate crimes database.
Disturbing stat about Aussie workers
Australian workers are falling for bogus phishing attacks at almost twice the global rate, concerning research shows.
‘Worried’: Biggest threat to Coles, Woolies
The chief executive of a supermarket giant has admitted she is “worried” about a US company as more and more Aussies hunt for better prices.
Unresolved telco complaint cases spike
The number of complaints made to the telcos which bounce back unsolved has spiked, with one state copping the brunt of the issues.
No sex, no babies: This is the 4B Movement
Searches for this term you’ve probably never heard of have spiked in the wake of Donald Trump winning the US election.
Major relief for Aussies with stolen data
Hundreds of thousands of Australians who had their data stolen can breathe a sigh of relief.
Google given insane mega fine by Russia
Russia has ordered Google to pay an eye-watering amount of money after the tech giant blocked YouTube channels.
Warning to shoppers ahead of Black Friday
Shoppers have been warned to be alert for scams ahead of the annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.
Aussie tech darling worth more than Woolies
A homegrown tech unicorn has reached a huge milestone evaluation, making it worth more than Woolworths, Telstra and Coles.
‘Hope I die’: US star unleashes at Australia
YouTube star Fousey has posted a video showing him on a Sydney hospital floor, crying and yelling at medical staff.
Aussie’s bid to dominate music industry
Australia’s only ASX-listed music company holds plenty of ambition, taking on every element of the lucrative industry in a bid to reach 1 billion fans.
Major new support for scam victims
Victims of scams could have an easier time getting compensation with the federal government announcing the latest crackdown on fraudsters.
Millions of Aussies warned over vile scam
An urgent warning has been issued after hundreds of Australians were targeted in a terrifying extortion scam.
Safety codes proposed to protect kids online
New online safety codes to protect children have been released by Digital Industry Group Inc for community consultation.
Massive change impacting thousands
Up to 59,000 Aussies are scrambling to get their phones upgraded as the change comes in this week. Here’s everything you need to know.
Senator unleashes on ‘secretive’ social giants
A Greens senator says social media giants need to be regulated by laws after proving themselves to be “secretive and dishonest”.
Warning over teen social media link
Fresh research revealed in parliament suggests a link between time spent on social media use and mental health in Aussie teens.
Cop’s sick demand after sending teen $1450
A baby-faced and “deeply psychologically troubled” police officer showered a 15-year-old girl in compliments and sent her $1450 before making a sickening request.
Two ‘lambs’ get married in Melbourne
A large crowd gathered to watch as two “lambs” officially tied the knot at a major gaming convention in Melbourne.
Age limits first step in big tech battle
The Albanese government says it’s holding ‘big tech to account’ and age limits for kids on social media are the first step.
Rowland rejects ‘wild claims’ about ‘Big Brother bill’
Australians understand that false claims spread at speed and scale on social media. Conspiracy theories go from fringe to mainstream in a matter of hours, and can put lives at risk, argues Michelle Rowland.
New details revealed in teen social media ban
As Australia gears up to stop young children from accessing social media platforms, teens caught flouting the pending age ban will not face penalties.
Dutton hits below the belt in Albo feud
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has taken a swipe at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over a hotly contested issue affecting millions of Australians.
Aussies’ private information sold for profit
Australians’ private information is being shared hundreds of times a day with online advertisers who resell and distribute it to unknown parties, putting people at risk of targeted scams.
Elon Musk’s big legal loss to Australia
A court has ruled on whether the Elon Musk-owned X Corp must comply with an infringement notice issued when the company was called Twitter.
Internet loses it over official’s bizarre post
A Republican’s bizarre post about Donald Trump’s running mate has backfired spectacularly, unleashing the ruthless power of social media.
Telcos lashed for complaint wait times
Telecommunication companies have been criticised for taking too long to resolve issues as the industry watchdog urges providers to do better.
Global tech giant crashes worldwide
Sony’s PlayStation Network is currently experiencing a widespread outage, leaving millions of users stranded and unable to access their personal information.
Parents’ bold answer to social media ‘cancer’
Parents are begging to raise social media age restrictions even further than 16, warning that “tech companies now own our children”.
Ex-Treasurer says nuclear energy inevitable
Former Treasurer Joe Hockey has appeared to lend his support to the Coalition’s election pledge to build seven nuclear energy plants.
X-rated renaming of Bob Hawke school
A cheeky hacker has combined a school named after former prime minister Bob Hawke and a viral catchphrase with X-rated results.
‘Prey’: Terrifying truth of Meta-verse
If your Instagram or Facebook account is hacked, don’t expect to get help without coughing up some cash – and the scam itself is terrifying.
‘Bemused’: Albo’s dig at Dutton over TikTok
The Prime Minister said he was “somewhat bemused” by Peter Dutton embracing TikTok.
New work trend taking off in Australia
More and more Australians are taking on multiple jobs to keep their heads above the water, but the issue runs deeper than just cost of living.
YouTuber’s emotional reaction in defo suit
An Australian YouTuber fighting a defamation claim brought against him by an American gamer fought through tears after giving evidence for nearly two days at court.
Minister’s reaction to Meta’s big move
Meta has added stronger protections for underage users on its Instagram platform, but the government has said that won’t change its plan to crackdown on age restrictions.
Cops storm home of ‘computer geek’
The alleged mastermind behind an encrypted messaging platform allegedly used by the mafia is a 32-year-old “computer geek” who lives with his parents, police say.
Cruel detail at heart of Aussie scams
Aussies scammed out of millions of dollars have revealed the one change they want and the cruel detail at the heart of their pursuits for relief from their banks.
PM’s social media ban like ‘whack-a-mole’
As the PM shores up plans for a social media ban for Aussie teenagers, Facebook’s head of global affairs has called the proposal a ‘whack-a-mole nightmare’ for parents.
How to stop your Gmail account being deleted
Google is in the process of deleting a large number of Gmail accounts. Here’s how to avoid losing yours.
‘Shocking’: North Korea humiliates teen girls
North Korean teen girls were filmed bursting into tears and apologising in front of soldiers, in disturbing new footage.
Aussies point finger at ‘harmful’ TikTok
No country in the world has successfully mandated age restrictions for social media, but a new survey shows Australians still want the age limit raised.
Wild amount crypto is written into wills
The amount of cryptocurrency included in the last will and testament of Australians has exploded.
Tough new penalties for deepfake deviants
People creating and sharing non-consensual deepfake pornography will face tough new penalties after legislation passed the Senate.
‘Malicious’: Fake online scam sites pulled
A staggering number of dodgy investment and crypto sites are being pulled offline in a crackdown by Australia’s corporate watchdog.
Big question Amazon can’t answer
Amazon executives are being grilled on the company’s murky development of AI and how audio recordings from inside homes are used.
Major report on social media delayed
A highly anticipated report on social media’s effects on Australian society has been delayed after a ministerial shakeup.
Gmail outage hits users around the world
People across the world are reporting the popular email service has gone down, but the true extent of the issue remains unclear.
‘Google is a monopoly’: Bombshell case
A US judge has found that Google has a monopoly on search in a groundbreaking antitrust case that could have huge implications.
‘Inadequate’: Fresh warning on 3G shutdown
Australians have been warned we are “inadequately prepared” for the pending shutdown of the 3G services, with calls for the minister to step in.
Tough new code to stop online scammers
The Albanese government will force social media companies, banks and telcos to comply with new codes aimed at fighting scammers online.
Simple way Aussies can save $200m
With one simple act, a common financial gripe can be avoided and Australians can save $200m a year, the consumer watchdog says.
Nine boss’ five word response over strike
The embattled boss gave an awkward smile as he was asked “are you here for work or are you here on a holiday with your family”.
Disturbing scenes as nation erupts in chaos
At least 186 people are dead and 170 million are in a mobile internet and social media blackout amid deadly clashes. Warning: Graphic
Shock reality of deepfakes in Aussie schools
Australia’s peak school bodies have told a senate inquiry they are struggling against the rapid rise of AI deepfakes across campuses.
Massive threat issued to tech giants
The eSafety Commissioner has officially put the tech giants on notice: Do more to protect Aussie kids or cop massive fines.
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