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.
Security
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.
Dutton rebuffs Scomo on PM’s China trip
Peter Dutton admitted there were “points of aggravation” between Beijing and Australia but supported Mr Albanese’s upcoming visit to China.
The device Kim K couldn’t do without
A one-time essential product of the global business world was also a favourite of reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian.
Major warning over tax return fraud
Scammers have turned to a new way of trying to swindle Aussies out of their tax returns, prompting an urgent warning from the tax office.
Cyber warning for Aussie businesses
Australia has ranked as one of the most targeted countries for devastating ransomware cyberattacks, experts say.
Charity donor details leaked to dark web
Some of Australia’s most high profile charities have been hit in a hacking scandal that could threaten to undermine their donor base.
Surprising trend loved by celebs returns
Popular in the late 90s and early 2000s, the last few years have seen a return of the clamshell-style mobile phone, with a smartphone twist.
ABC takes axe to Twitter accounts
The national broadcaster is blaming charges, as well as security concerns, as to why it’s ditching most of its Twitter presence.
Customer exposed in gym selfie
An Aussie small business owner claims to have caught a customer in an embarrassing lie, after she posted a suspicious selfie online.
Worst way to answer call from telemarketer
An Aussie call centre worker has revealed the worst way to respond to a telemarketer – and how to get them to stop cold calling you for good.
Huge new scam hits Coles, Telstra customers
Aussies have been warned to watch out for messages about “expiring” loyalty points, as a new scam sweeps the nation.
Man charged over alleged $176k cyber scam
A man has been charged over his alleged involvement in a cyber scam, with police alleging he laundered a huge sum of cash scammed from an Australian business.
Government docs leaked onto dark web
A law firm, used by a state government, has confirmed departmental documents were stolen and published on the dark web.
‘Concerning’: Secret cameras in Aus stadiums
Sporting and concert venues are using facial recognition technology often without consent, a disturbing investigation has found.
Tech giants could face $6.8m fines for lies
Digital platforms – including social media, search engines, and dating sites – could face fines of up to $6.8m under proposed new laws aimed at combating misinformation online.
Australia threatens Musk with huge fines
Australia says Twitter and its billionaire owner Elon Musk have “dropped the ball” over an issue that continues to dog the social media giant.
Bank’s grim warning ahead of tax time
One major bank has urged Australians to remain vigilant ahead of tax time, with the bank tracking double the monthly average of ATO scams in one month alone.
Aussies’ worst password mistakes revealed
Aussies may be unknowingly making themselves vulnerable to hacking and cyber attacks as experts weigh in on how to better protect passwords.
Aussies warned over mid-year sales
Australians have been warned that they could have their money stolen in the upcoming sale season with one type of crime on the rise.
Real estate scams prompt warning
Real estate companies have lost more than $100,000 to phone scammers pretending to be from major banks.
‘Most significant’ scam targeting Aussies
Almost everyone knows someone who has been caught up in the annoying scam that has weaselled its way into the booming side hustle market.
China makes wild claim about Australia
China has hit out at Australia and its closest intelligence allies on the world stage in a sensational “disinformation” campaign.
Aussies given new power over scammers
Aussies can soon “dob in” dangerous and pesky scam texts by forwarding the dangerous messages to a new national text line.
Thousands of Gmail accounts to be deleted
The inactive accounts of thousands of Gmail users are set to be shut down as soon as this year.
Malicious apps you need to delete now
Millions of Australians have been directed to immediately delete almost a dozen phone apps that could be charging them money without permission.
Bank’s major crypto move revealed
One of Australia’s big four banks has made a major announcement about how it will handle cryptocurrency exchanges.
Scam that could cost you thousands
A huge bank has warned its customers to be on the lookout for a scam that could drain their accounts.
Aussie banks’ new weapon to stop scammers
Australia’s banks have unveiled a new weapon to help them stop money being sent to scammers in “near real-time”.
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