‘Vodafail’: Fury at ‘goodwill’ data offer
Vodafone customers are not happy with an offer of “free data” from the telco after they were unable to access data earlier this month.
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‘Massive outages’ for Vodafone users
First it was Facebook and Instagram, now users are reporting more huge outages affecting a popular telco.
Predators using siblings to abuse kids
In a worrying development on the internet, online predators are now relying on siblings as young as three to abuse children.
Radical ID plan for social media use
The government could require you to hand over your passport to tech companies before posting online in a move that’s been slammed by experts.
Google’s hilarious Suez Canal response
Searches for the vital shipping canal where a massive tanker got stuck and disrupted world trade prompts a genius Easter egg.
Huge blow for man who renamed cheese
The activist who succeeded in getting Coon cheese renamed has had his complaint over a shockingly abusive email thrown out.
Banking services up again after outage
A major bank has said its online and phone banking services have been restored after an outage.
Boss of $13b company quits suddenly
The founder and chairman of one of Australia’s biggest communications businesses has quit, signalling an end to his 30-year reign.
NBN Co price plan to hit telco customers
Broadband customers will end up paying more or suffer lower service levels a long-hated pricing structure continues, telcos warn.
Man allegedly murdered mum on Zoom call
A man has been charged with two counts of murder after a grisly alleged attack on his mother and uncle, which his mother’s work colleague witnessed via a Zoom call.
Alarming dark web gun trend revealed
A trend is emerging on the dark web that is making it easier for criminals to get their hands on deadly firearms – and experts are worried.
Aussie made $200m profit in single year
As a teenager, he worked at Hungry Jack’s and spent hours playing arcade games. Now Laurence Escalante is worth more than $2 billion.
‘Might be my worst idea’: Cop stands firm
A police chief is standing by a controversial idea to reduce sexual assaults despite a wave of fury, but conceded it may be a bad idea.
Coach charged with bestiality, child sex
A man who faces nearly 200 charges of child sex abuse and bestiality in court has been identified as a western Sydney junior soccer coach.
Sex consent app may be ‘worst idea of year’
NSW’s top cop has acknowledged his idea for a sexual consent app to stop assaults could be the ‘worst’ idea of the year.
Scams cost Aussies $20m in a month
Scams cost Australians $20m last month, but a rise in a particular type has cyber experts worried.
Mysterious twist in Premier’s scandal
The Queensland Premier has been slammed for her refusal to release private emails, with a curious resignation this week adding fuel to the fire.
Hackers access organisation’s database
Hackers have gained access to an Aussie organisation’s database containing names, phone numbers and in some cases, bank details of its supporters.
Four reasons you’re sick of Zoom meetings
Sitting at your computer all day is no walk in the park, but one researcher has figured out why Zoom calls are so exhausting.
Doctor attends Zoom trial while operating
A judge shut down a virtual trial after a doctor appeared in surgical scrubs and mask with medical machinery beeping in the background.
Online shoppers conned out of $650,000
Scammers are successfully targeting more online shoppers during the pandemic, according to new data.
When Facebook news ban will end
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has revealed when Facebook will end its controversial ban on news for Australian users.
Concern over internet cop’s ‘new powers’
Australia’s internet cop has warned online sex workers are being impersonated by scammers – amid concerns her office is too powerful.
Huge change coming to your Google page
The homepage of Google has looked pretty much the same for more than two decades, but the company is testing a change.
‘Fake snow’ conspiracy spreads online
An unusual new conspiracy theory has spread online in recent days after Texans suffered through a severe winter snow storm.
News to return to Facebook
Facebook has agreed to restore news sites to Australians’ news feeds after “constructive talks with the federal government”.
‘Uh oh’: Moment entire board lose job
Footage has emerged of a school board berating and threatening parents in what they thought was a private meeting.
Facebook’s new threat to WhatsApp users
Social media and advertising giant Facebook caved after a widespread backlash but it’s still quietly working on a plan to get what it wants.
What sparked extreme Facebook move
Australians are no longer able to access and share news on Facebook. Where did the decision come from, and is it really a shock?
Call for answers after NBN ‘backflip’
It’s not just our internet that’s slow: NBN Co has taken more than two months to answer questions, with some asking why it’s taking so long.
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