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.
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‘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.
Leak forces GTA studio to drop trailer early
A new game trailer leak has forced the studio behind the hit video game franchise to show their hand.
Scam phone update that steals your money
The ClearFake scam, which infects computers with a type of malware under the guise of providing Chrome and Safari browser updates, is now targeting Mac users.
‘Cruel’: Warning to well-meaning Aussies
People wanting to help families whose homes were destroyed by bushfire are being warned their money could be snatched up by scammers.
Shock number reveals Aussie scam problem
One of the big four banks has revealed the massive extent of scams in Australia after customers “abandoned” millions of dollars in sales.
$100m push to protect millions of Aussies
Australia’s biggest banks have launched a multimillion-dollar overhaul for online payment systems aimed at protecting people from fraudsters and identity scams.
‘Clown show’: Outage rocks Aussie airport
Frustrated travellers have slammed a power outage at a major Aussie airport as a “clown show” after computers and screening technology were impacted, leading to delays.
Major steps to prevent AI, online harm
The government will crack down on illicit AI use and online abuse in sweeping eSafety reforms to be announced by Communications Minister Michelle Rowland.
Dire legal issue looming over Optus
A legal expert has outlined why Optus could face more legal woes after a nationwide outage crippled the country, including the most vital health services.
IT worker loses $150k to cunning scam
A young Aussie has shared how he lost his and his parents’ savings to a job scam, despite being trained in cybersecurity.
DP World Australia delayed ‘critical’ fix
DP World Australia did not follow cyber security advice to fix a “critical” exploit that shut down four major ports, disrupting 30,000 containers.
Change your password if it’s on this list
Dark web data has revealed Australia’s most common passwords, and many can be hacked in less than a second.
Telstra’s win after Optus outage
Optus customers have started making the switch to Telstra following the national outage last week that affected about 10 million users.
Cause of massive Optus outage revealed
The cause of the nationwide outage at one of Australia’s biggest telco companies, that crippled everything from phone reception to train networks, has been revealed.
New rules for telcos as cyber hacks spike
An alarming rise in ransomware attacks has the government preparing to crack down on Optus, Telstra and the major telcos.
Days of chaos as cyber breach hits ports
Major sea ports across Australia were locked down after a ports operator confirmed a “cybersecurity incident” had struck, with chaos expected to continue for days.
Premier threatens to walk away from Optus
One state’s premier has put the embattled telecommunications provider on notice its multimillion-dollar contracts with his government are at risk after Wednesday’s blackout.
Vile way Aussies fleeced of $36m
A security expert has revealed the sneaky way Aussies are being swindled millions of dollars while trying to get tickets to their favourite music acts.
‘Big Brother’ fears for Aussie supermarkets
Behemoths Coles and Woolies are spending millions on new body cameras and hi-tech scanners and there’s growing unease about the scale of surveillance.
Worrying sign China is watching us
Australia’s top spy made a worrying admission at a Five Eyes meeting, and it shows why the country needs to be on alert.
Sniffer dogs to combat child porn
Highly-trained dogs will assist with child exploitation investigations as online crime rises in Australia.
Ex-ADF officer illegally accessed secret data
A former high-ranking officer in the Australian military has admitted to illegally accessing confidential defence data.
Musk lashed over ‘illegal’ Israel posts
A major international regulator has told Elon Musk that X is spreading “illegal content and disinformation” in an open letter.
Delete these apps now to avoid ‘jack attack’
Android users have been urged to delete certain apps from their devices or risk hackers making money from them.
Data breach rocks major hospital
The private details of almost 200 patients at a major hospital have been exposed following a data breach by cybercriminals.
Aussies’ info leaked in Pizza Hut hack
The personal details of pizza lovers have been compromised in the latest cyber strike to hit Australia.
Huge privacy shake-up on ID cards
A new service is hoped to increase privacy protections as the government moves toward creating a universal Digital ID.
PM called out over porn passport move
A decision to reject a so-called porn passport has child safety experts up in arms, and they have penned a letter to the Prime Minister.
‘Has to end’: Final chance for Tinder, Bumble
Companies that own popular dating apps have been given nine months to make their platforms safer or risk tough new laws doing it for them.
‘Unprecedented’ force operating in Australia
It’s been declared a greater domestic threat than terrorism, as Aussies report sinister acts of harassment.
AFP officer data leaked to dark web
AFP members’ information, such as officers’ identities and email addresses, have since been published on the dark web.
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