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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.

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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.

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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.

Technology

‘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.

Security

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.

Online

Sniffer dogs to combat child porn

Highly-trained dogs will assist with child exploitation investigations as online crime rises in Australia.

Security

Ex-ADF officer illegally accessed secret data

A former high-ranking officer in the Australian military has admitted to illegally accessing confidential defence data.

Internet

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.

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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.

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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.

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Aussies’ info leaked in Pizza Hut hack

The personal details of pizza lovers have been compromised in the latest cyber strike to hit Australia.

Security

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.

Online

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.

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‘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.

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‘Unprecedented’ force operating in Australia

It’s been declared a greater domestic threat than terrorism, as Aussies report sinister acts of harassment.

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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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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.

Mobile Phones

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.

Tax

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.

Technology

Cyber warning for Aussie businesses

Australia has ranked as one of the most targeted countries for devastating ransomware cyberattacks, experts say.

Security

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.

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Mobile Phones

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.

Social Media

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.

Retail

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.

Mobile Phones

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.

Security

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.

VIC Crime

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.

VIC Crime

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.

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‘Concerning’: Secret cameras in Aus stadiums

Sporting and concert venues are using facial recognition technology often without consent, a disturbing investigation has found.

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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.

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