Optus’ ironic job ad after cyberattack
The major telco took just three days to post a job ad as it looks to make a significant hire in “risk management”.
Security
‘Very sorry’: Bizarre twist in Optus hack
In a bizarre turn of events, the hackers behind the major data breach have released a statement revealing what will happen next.
Minister slaps down Optus’s hack claim
Speaking on television on Monday night, Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil brushed off one of Optus’s claims in the wake of its security breach.
Hacked Aussies could see big payout
An investigation into the cyberattack affecting nearly 10 million Aussies could result in justice for disgruntled customers.
Big change coming amid Optus backlash
The Federal government is expected to announce big security changes after millions of Optus customers had their personal data stolen.
Man ‘posed as boy to get child sex pics’: cops
A man pretended to be a 14-year-old boy online to trick underage girls into sending him indecent photos, police allege.
‘A flurry’: First sign you’ve been hacked
A cyber expert has explained how Optus customers will know they’ve been hacked, after the telco suffered a major cyber attack that left millions compromised.
What to do if you’re an Optus customer
Days after a huge cyber attack compromised the personal details of nearly 10 million Australians, Optus’ CEO has only two words of advice.
Millions hit in major Optus data hack
A whopping nine million Australians have had their personal information compromised in a major cyberattack on Optus.
Fresh data fears over TikTok, WeChat
Social media giant TikTok is among the Chinese-owned apps being targeted in Australia over fresh data harvesting concerns.
Simple reason Aussies keep falling for scams
Australians are already $336 million out of pocket due to scams this year, so what is it that makes the nation such an easy target for swindlers?
TikTok trend sparks warning for this car brand
A new TikTok craze has Australian car owners on high alert after a video showing users how to do one thing went viral.
Man’s alleged criminal spyware enterprise
A man has been charged by federal police for allegedly creating spyware that allowed criminals to remotely control people’s computers – at just the age of 15.
Woman hires hitman to kill love rival
A jealous shop assistant tried to hire a dark web hit man to kill her colleague at a sports shop after they both had an affair with the boss.
Retail giants turn off controversial tech
Technology used on customers by two Australian retail giants has been temporarily turned off.
One thing China has learnt from Russia
A US military veteran has warned Australia that China has spent the last decade learning one “aggressive” tactic from Russia.
Truth about your favourite app
TikTok is making headlines for its data collection policies, this is why you should care.
Creepy feature on Amazon’s doorbell
Amazon’s Ring has provided doorbell footage to police without the consent of owners 11 times this year, according to an ongoing investigation.
Telcos forced to act on phone scams
A dramatic rise in phone scams has prompted new regulations forcing telcos do more to protect their customers.
Inside man’s alleged $170k cyber scam
A man has been charged with allegedly scamming a major telecommunications business out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The scams robbing Aussies of billions
Criminals have defrauded Aussies out of a fortune over the past year, with the consumer watchdog sounding the alarm on one particular type of scam.
Family loses life savings in scam
Scammers are continuing to use the Covid-19 pandemic to prey on Aussies, with one family losing their life savings after receiving an innocent looking text.
Fears for Australian TikTok users
TikTok has been asked to address user privacy concerns after an alarming report that should strike fear into millions of Australian users.
Surprise reason for Assange rally
Supporters of Julian Assange marched through Melbourne as the WikiLeaks founder spent yet another important date in prison.
$35k stolen in shocking Westpac scam
A scammer using Westpac’s real phone number has conned a woman out of almost $35,000 and she doesn’t want it to happen to you.
One clue that exposed $5000 WhatsApp scam
Scammers are using a cruel new tactic to extort cash out of unsuspecting Aussies, but one dad who was targeted on WhatsApp knew something was wrong immediately.
‘Delete your period tracking apps now’
A chilling warning has gone out across the United States about exactly what authorities could do with personal data stored on womens’ phones.
‘Creepy’: Worst fears for online data sharing
New research has revealed our worst fears about sharing personal information with government and businesses online.
Shady loophole in popular workout app
A new report has claimed unknown operatives have been taking advantage of a loophole in the popular workout app Strava.
Dirty tactic used by Instagram hackers
Overseas Instagram hackers have swindled more than $20,000 from local Queensland mothers using one dirty tactic.
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