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‘Days limited’: Bank’s huge security call

One of Australia’s largest lenders has sounded the alarm on a common security measure widely used by the banking sector – saying it may not be as secure as people think.

Security

Warning issued for Microsoft users

Microsoft users are faced with losing their passwords forever as Authenticator shifts to a different management system.

Security

Students rocked by Teams data bungle

A massive data bungle has resulted in the biometric data of students being collected by Microsoft Teams “for weeks” before the Education Department was alerted.

Security

Sinister new scam strikes Aussies

Australia Post has issued an urgent warning to their customers, as a new scam fuelled by advancing technology sweeps across the nation.

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Online

Huge change as ‘scourge’ costs Aussies $2bn

One state is set to bring in new laws to combat a “scourge” of cybercrime after Aussies lost more than $2bn last year alone.

Federal Election

What Albo, Dutton will do to keep you safe

From Russia trying to sneak bombers onto Australia’s doorstep to Chinese warships lurking off the vast coastline, the country is staring down uncertain times.

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Security

Uni hacked, data from 10k students stolen

Personal information has been stolen from a major Australian university again and posted on the dark web.

Finance

Building hides dark secret ripping off Aussies

Unassuming corporate offices across Asia are hiding illegal operations costing Australians big time.

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Security

‘Juicy customer data’ leaked from Nine

Thousands of Aussies have been affected by a data breach that exposed personal identifiable information online.

Hacking

New details after 9000 court docs leaked

Aussies will need to wait about a week before finding out what data was viewed by a hacker following a major breach of a state government website.

Security

Huge update for millions in scam crisis

One major telco is introducing a new feature for phones to help millions of Aussies to avoid being caught in the scam crisis.

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Politics

‘Infected’: MP’s big call on human rights body

An MP has delivered a sharp attack on Australia’s $43m human rights body, suggesting it should be folded up for failing to defend Jewish Aussies.

Security

130 scam websites a week taken down

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated but the corporate watchdog is fighting back, taking down more than 130 scam websites a day.

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Hacking

IVF patient data stolen by ransomware group

A ransomware group has claimed responsibility for stealing highly confidential patient information from an Australian fertility clinic.

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Social Media

Man charged over alleged threats to MP

A man has been arrested and charged after allegedly threatening a federal parliamentarian over social media.

Security

Shock truth about banned platform

The launch of controversial Chinese AI company DeepSeek places Australia in a unique position and we must act now, an expert says.

ExclusiveSocial Media

Women slam TikToker over Bondi videos

A US TikToker, who has millions of followers, has been slammed after he allegedly secretly filmed and uploaded videos “hitting on” Aussie women.

Security

How Aussie was scammed out of $780K

A Perth woman who lost her life savings to scams and is now homeless and relying on Centrelink has given a dire warning to Australians.

Hacking

Australia’s world-first move to stop scammers

Australia is fighting back against cyber security threats, and this world-first move against scammers is leading the way.

Hacking

Surprising group targeted by scammers

One demographic has emerged as the most popular target for scammers – and it’s not who you would think.

Security

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”.

Security

Aussie student linked to banned AI platform

A graduate of two Aussie universities is a key player in the development of a controversial Chinese AI platform banned by the Australian government.

Security

‘Discrimination’: China fury at Australia ban

Beijing has hit back at a plan to ban controversial AI app DeepSeek on government devices declaring Canberra to be kowtowing to the US.

Security

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.

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Security

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.

Security

Glamorous ‘thief’ arrested after CCTV leaked

A woman dressed in activewear and glasses has been arrested after she was allegedly caught on CCTV stealing a package outside a NSW home. 

Security

‘Going rogue’: Expert’s AI warning

The rapid development of artificial intelligence in everything from healthcare to warfare comes with a growing risk of the tech going rogue.

Security

‘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.

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UPDATEDNSW / ACT Courts & Law

First look at ex-priest after child abuse charges

A former priest has been charged with sending sexually explicit photos to a 14-year-old boy online and grooming him for sex.

Security

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.

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