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.
Security
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.
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