‘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.
Security
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.
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