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.
Security
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 change coming to driver’s licence
The new program will allow Aussies to securely use their phone to share personal information, instead of handing over sensitive documents such as their passport.
Scammer swindles $900k from small business
There’s a disturbing trend of sophisticated scams swindling huge sums of money from honest Aussies, with the latest steal involving genuine-seeming invoices.
Update on major Aussie cyber breach
A Sydney university has given an update on the investigation into a major breach of its IT network that affected thousands.
Sign of where Australia’s priorities lie
The new Immigration and Home Affairs Minister has only been in the job for five minutes but is already heading overseas to visit a key ally.
Tech giant’s big move on dodgy apps
A mobile phone giant has revealed its latest move on cyber security as experts raise alarm bells over a rise in malware attacks.
‘Sorry’: Update after blue screen of death
The boss of the company now synonymous with the “blue screen of death” fiasco has “personally” apologised for the worldwide outage.
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.
‘Blue screen of death’ company accepts fate
The company responsible for the “blue screen of death” that left millions of people stranded says it’s “absolutely” prepared for compensation claims.
Tech outage effects could linger for weeks
Computer systems at businesses across the Australian economy could be dealing with the fallout from the Microsoft outage for weeks to come.
Blue Screen of Death workaround revealed
After a faulty update plunged computers and tech systems all over the world into chaos, a workaround to the dreaded “Blue Screen of Death” has been revealed.
‘Be careful’: Chilling warning amid IT crisis
Minister for Home Affairs Clare O’Neil says there have been reports of phishing scams amid the CrowdStrike IT outage.
What services are still out across Australia
Many people are still struggling after a global IT outage left airlines, banks and businesses scrambling.
Aussies up in arms over tech outage
Hysterical Aussie shoppers have warned each other to “stock up on toilet paper” as a global tech outage causes chaos at supermarkets across the country.
Outage a warning for ‘cyber warfare’
A major tech outage dubbed the “biggest the world has ever seen” could be a “dress rehearsal” for what a cyber terror attack could look like, an expert has warned.
Porn driving spike in nude AI attacks
Sparked by a string of deepfake porn and sexually explicit images created at Australian high schools, experts say unfiltered AI tools have collided with misogyny.
‘No, Alexa!’: Mum stops AI at vital moment
Home assistants and chatbots powered by AI are going rogue, with chilling examples emerging.
Warning as tax scams on the rise
Authorities have warned taxpayers to be aware of tax scams targeting Aussies as they submit their tax returns.
Tricky scammer move exposed
Telstra cybersecurity experts have warned scammers are more likely to target Aussies on particular days. Here’s what you need to watch out for.
Warning over ‘clever’ Google scam
Google Chrome users are the latest group of people to be targeted in a new scam.
Students caught hacking sensitive school system
A group of students have been expelled from a Catholic high school after it was discovered they had been hacking an IT system to access sensitive information.
Warning over new nbn scam
Unsuspecting Aussies are being duped by opportunistic scammers pretending to be nbn workers.
Horror Nazi note left in Jewish student’s bag
The complexity of the anti-Semitic prejudice hitting Australian Jews has been laid bare in one shocking story.
‘Disgraceful’: AI nude scandal slammed
Up to 50 young girls have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
‘Malicious’ way Aussies are being hacked
Australians are warned to be vigilant amid a surge in malicious viruses hidden in emails and popular video games.
Medibank sued after cyber attack hits 9.7m
Medibank is being taken to court after the personal information of 9.7 million Australians was stolen in a cyber attack.
Hacked Aussie health provider collapses
An Australian e-prescription provider has collapsed weeks after a massive data breach had resulted in customer information being posted on the dark web.
‘Rising threat’ Aussies not prepared for
The rise of AI is opening new pathways for hackers to exploit Aussies – and its rapid evolution is leaving a shortage of experts to stop it.
500 million customers in ‘Ticketmaster hack’
Hackers Shiny Hunters are allegedly trying to sell the information for $US500,000 on the dark web.
New scam warning after Aussies lose $15.5m
Australians are being urged to watch out for one specific type of scam, after a total $15.5m was lost last year.
‘Dynamic strain’: Dire outlook for telcos
As Telstra swings the axe on thousands of jobs, a major warning has been issued that Aussie telcos are under “dynamic strain” amid sliding margins in the sector.
‘Everyone a target’: New terror facing Aussies
A spike in reported cyber breaches has raised alarm bells about the nation’s capacity to defend itself against escalating attacks – with everyone now a “prime target”.
Thousands hit in uni cyber breach
7,500 people have been affected by a cyber breach at Western Sydney University.
Election boss warns over misinformation
The man in charge of running the federal election has sounded the alarm on the growing problem of misinformation on social media.
How to save Aussie teens from terror groups
An expert has outlined why Aussie teens are at risk of being snared by extremist or terror groups and how authorities can help stop that.
Warning over early morning text
Police are warning Australians not to click on any links sent in unsolicited text messages about a Coles Rewards program.
Text proves scammers have gone too far
The voice of Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been cloned using artificial intelligence technology to produce an eerily accurate impersonation of the leader.
State’s big move for kids on social media
As parents grow more worried about the pernicious effects of social media on youngsters, one state is moving to ban it all for kids under the age of 14.
Musk’s X issues warning over e-safety bid
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner and lawyers for X have faced off in Federal Court over a widely circulated video of a stabbing attack on a Sydney bishop.
‘Beware’: Chilling warning over AI scam
Police in one state have issued a major warning amid an emerging trend of disturbing scams.
‘Prominent’ Aussies caught in data breach
The drivers licenses of more than a million Aussies who attended RSLs and pubs may have been exposed in a shocking data breach, with a 46-year-old man now in custody.
How Australians lost $2.7bn to scams
A new report has revealed Australians lost a whopping $2.7bn to scams last year, with one group the biggest victims.
‘Safe room for terrorists’: Tech giants slammed
Big tech companies aren’t doing enough to stop terrorists and extremists spreading dangerous content on their platforms, the nation’s top spy says.
Bad news if your home has one of these
A “shocking” three-month oversight by a major Aussie company has put hundreds of thousands of people at risk of being targeted by criminals.
Creepy stalker’s chilling letter to cop
The chilling letter a creepy stalker sent to the cop who arrested him for making a hoax bomb threat has been revealed in court.
Retail giant responds after millions warned
A popular foreign retailer under increased scrutiny has defended its collection and use of Australian shoppers’ data.
Millions of Aussies warned about retail giant
More than one million Aussies are using a popular foreign retailer each month, which is under increased scrutiny over handling of user data.
Warning to online banking customers
An online banking customer has urged others to update their passwords after they couldn’t access their account.
Elon Musk sues Australia over trans furore
Global tech titan Elon Musk is pursuing legal action over a post on his social media platform that was allegedly harmful to a transgender activist.
‘Serious risks’: Creepy voice clone tech
With just 15 seconds of sample audio, a powerful new piece of technology can accurately clone someone’s voice and have them say anything, sparking “serious risks” for society.
Elite school staffer assaulted in jail: court
A former elite girls school IT worker has had a ‘traumatic’ month since being jailed for possessing child abuse material of girls as young as 10, a court has heard.
How woman saved from losing millions
The woman was trying to cancel her home insurance and sell her home so she could send money to a new boyfriend.
Aussies lose $2.2bn to one cruel act
Australians have been hit with a record number of fraudulent credit card purchases and withdrawals, new data has revealed.
Calls for Australia to crackdown on TikTok
The TikTok app, and its 8.5 million Australian users, face an uncertain outlook with growing concerns by governments over its safety.
Outrage over predator’s ‘horrifying’ sentence
A leading advocacy group has called for action on the “horrifying” sentence given to a pedophile who tried to groom a mum and her two underage kids.
Cop changes job after horrific chat with 78yo
Kylee Dennis spent 14 years in the police force, but a disturbing conversation with her friend’s elderly mother sparked a radical career change.
Rise in scammers attacking one group
One group of Australians has become the target of social media scammers fleecing tens of millions of dollars every year.
Bombshell as Optus network boss quits
One of Optus’ senior figures has dropped a bombshell four months after a widespread outage at the telco giant disrupted the lives of millions and shattered the company’s reputation.
Scary truth behind one word on Facebook
A young Aussie who has sold thousands of items on Facebook has issued a grim warning about the one word that instantly raises a red flag for her.
‘Creepy’ detail in Chinese beach picture
Viral videos circulating online have drawn new attention to China’s watchful eye.
‘Irresponsible’: PM backs ASIO spy call
Anthony Albanese says the guessing-game over the identity of an ex-politician recruited by foreign spies should stop, as he backs ASIO’s decision not to name them.
ASIO won’t name MP who ‘sold out Australia’
The boss of Australia’s spy agency has refused to unmask the identity of an ex-politician accused of selling out the nation.
Inside footage of sick ‘pig butchering’ scam
Incredible undercover video has revealed the inner workings of a “devastating” scam operation, where real-life models lure unsuspecting victims.
Ex-school worker’s whinge after child porn find
A former IT worker at an elite Sydney girls’ school who kept child abuse material on his work computer has made a bizarre complaint to the court.
Doxxing crackdown imminent: Albo
The Prime Minister has weighed in after hundreds of Jewish Australians were doxxed, signalling new laws will be enacted.
Red flags to avoid on Valentine’s Day
One of Australia’s biggest banks has issued an urgent warning to stay vigilant ahead of a day that attracts heartbreaking scams.
Terrifying way worker was scammed $38bn
Scammers have hooked a big fish this week, tricking a powerful individual into transferring millions in a heartbeat with a sneaky trick that could fool anyone.
Aussie program US cops’ new secret weapon
From the legendary Los Angeles Police Department to a school district in Las Vegas, one Aussie tech company is soaring in the budding virtual reality market.
‘Scary’: Biggest data breach of all time
Your personal data could be at risk after cybersecurity experts discovered what is potentially the biggest breach of all time.
Mayor’s brutal two word reply to cooker
A local mayor has seen a surge of support after a savage response to a persistent conspiracy theorist who had been directing threats towards council staff for years.
Bank’s urgent warning against new scam
One of Australia’s major banks has urged customers to “immediately” do this one thing if they get this message, which purports to be from the bank themselves.
Alarming website detail hides dark secret
Thousands of fake online stores impersonating iconic brands are stealing unsuspecting shoppers’ banking details. Think you can’t be fooled? Think again.
Delete these 17 apps before it’s too late
Tech-sperts are warning smartphone users to delete 17 popular finance apps that have been found to be infected with malware.
New tax to hit Aussie travellers
Aussie travellers will soon be hit by a new tax when trying to visit one of the nation’s most popular holiday destinations.
Warning as new online scam emerges
Social media users are being warned of an online scam linking to one of Australia’s major airports.
Millionaire’s warning: ‘Lose your money’
An Australian millionaire and a couple who lost their entire $220,000 superannuation are warning anyone who uses a phone to watch out for a particularly sneaky scam.
Horrific increase in anti-Semitism revealed
Jewish parents are warning their children to hide their identities as the number of anti-Semitic incidents in Australia reaches a sickening high.
CCTV drama in love triangle murder case
The two men charged with the shocking murder of a father will not enter pleas in the case until they view crucial CCTV footage.
Christmas scam that’s soared 47 per cent
Australians need to be on high alert this festive season, with cybercriminals hoping to prey on stressed families as the holiday season approaches.
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