Are Aussies ‘safe’ on TikTok?
The Australian general manager of a popular social media app has insisted the app is safe to use, and China does not hold personal data, despite other countries banning the site.
Security
‘Sick’: Disgusting scam hitting Aussies
A mother has opened up about the moment she knew she had been scammed out of $11,000 and how it made her “physically sick”.
‘Huge fines’: Road toll scam warning
Motorists have been warned of a malicious text scam after Australians lost an eye-watering sum to road toll scams last year.
‘Dangerous’: Barnaby’s anti-TikTok tirade
Barnaby Joyce has slammed the viral video app TikTok ahead of the release of a major review into the social media phenomenon.
Easy hacks to avoid being scammed
A couple who were scammed out of $100,000 made one easy error that banks are warning other Aussies not to make.
Push for TikTok to be banned
Calls to ban the viral video app are gaining steam after the FBI raised the alarm that the Chinese government could access user data.
Major bank’s next move against scammers
One of the big four banks has introduced new protection against scams as customer losses reach a new “record high”.
Chinese ‘spy cams’ found in ABC buildings
An internal audit has confirmed cameras linked to the Chinese government had been installed within the heart of the ABC.
‘Bloody useless’: Fury after Optus hack
Cyber security laws have been branded as “bloody useless” in the fight against “insidious” hackers targeting everyday Australians.
Big payday for future data hack victims
People caught out by cyber attacks could be given greater powers to access compensation under proposed major reforms.
Report flags EU-style privacy laws
The rights of individuals to have more control over their personal data will be one of the major discussion topics to come from the report.
Major bank’s move against scammers
A sneaky new texting scam is deceiving thousands of Australians but one company has come up with a way to stop them in their tracks.
Secret report into Optus hack under fire
A secret report into the government’s handling of the Medibank and Optus data breach fallouts is unlikely to ever be made public.
Fake ‘Telstra’ letter’s ‘secret mission’
Australians have been warned over letters being sent from “Telstra” asking for help with a “secret mission”.
Man’s terrifying nude ‘sextortion’
A young Australian man was caught up in a nightmare when he started chatting with a woman from the gym on Instagram.
New Tinder feature revealed
The popular dating app has launched a new safety feature aimed at protecting users from abuse.
Sickening X-rated scam hits Aussie teens
Australian teenagers are being targeted by a sickening X-rated scam, with police warning cases are on the rise across the whole country.
Scam warning issued over myGov email
A clever new scam has begun circulating through Aussie email inboxes, offering cash returns through a well known government agency.
‘Out of control’: Kochie caught in scam
Sunrise co-host David Koch has warned his followers after discovering he had been entangled in a scam.
Shoppers warned of fake retailer scam
Online shoppers are being warned not to purchase anything from fake websites claiming to be a popular fashion chain.
Terrifying threat in chilling prison letters
The menacing threats of a man who claimed to be under the jurisdiction of a long-dead king have been revealed in letters he sent while behind bars on remand.
ScoMo stung in alleged Twitter hack
Former prime minister Scott Morrison is one of 400 million Twitter users caught up in a security breach by an alleged hacker.
Glamourous mum’s unthinkable fraud
Ever wondered how criminals use your stolen data? A young, glamorous mother was onto it long before it became headline news across the country.
‘Scammers don’t take holidays’ warns expert
An astounding number of Aussies are falling victim to scams, with an eye-watering amount of money handed over to crooks in 2022.
Why Australia is a ‘soft target’ for hackers
Australians’ data is being exposed online at significantly higher rates than the rest of the world. Experts tell us why.
Australia’s ‘severe’ cyber attack risk
The nation’s critical infrastructure is “severely vulnerable” to attacks from cyber criminals, according to a new report by Microsoft.
Warning over new MyGov text scam
People visiting a government website are being warned about a new phishing attempt by scammers which requests personal information.
Major Telstra privacy breach revealed
Telstra is in the process of contacting thousands of Australians who had their personal details leaked – here’s how it happened.
Medibank’s complete security overhaul
Customers of Australia’s largest health insurer were unable to access their accounts overnight after the company was forced to take action following a recent cyber attack.
One thing not to do this festive season
The Australian Federal Police have revealed the one thing shoppers should avoid during the busy festive season.
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