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.
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”.
How online criminals prey on you
Czech cybersecurity firm Avast reports a huge rise in phishing and smishing scams compared to this time last year.
Ambulance Victoria hit by data breach
The breach caused drug and alcohol tests of paramedic graduates to be able to be viewed on Ambulance Victoria’s intranet.
Popular app Musk warns ‘cannot be trusted’
Elon Musk has caused a stir by suggesting that a messaging app used by billions “cannot be trusted” following a damning allegation.
Text message you don’t want to get
Scammers are already trying to defraud Australians out of their money using the federal budget, with politicians issuing a dire warning.
Scam that’s cost desperate Aussies $126k
Police have issued an urgent warning to hopeful renters as scammers take advantage of increased pressure in the sector.
Urgent warning issued to Aussies over tax
Australians are being warned to be vigilant over the next few months as the end of the financial year increases the risk of being scammed.
Aussies warned about scammers next month
Australians are being warned to be vigilant over the next few months as scammers are expected to be out in force.
Medibank sued over massive data breach
Medibank is facing a massive class action lawsuit after millions of Aussies were stung by a data breach that affected the health giant.
‘It’s scary’: Mum targeted for three years
An Australian mother has opened up about the torment she has endured over the past three years, which has left her now too afraid to answer her phone.
Urgent warning over ‘app hijackings’
A warning has been issued for one group of phone users as a string of new viruses circulates through seemingly safe apps.
Shocking stat about scams revealed
Australians are more likely to fall victim to a scam than ever before, and new details about who is most likely to be scammed might surprise you.
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