Security

Social Media

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.

Hacking

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.

Security

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.

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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.

Crime

Real estate scams prompt warning

Real estate companies have lost more than $100,000 to phone scammers pretending to be from major banks.

Security

‘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.

Hacking

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.

Security

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.

Internet

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.

Security

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.

Security

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.

Hacking

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.

Banking

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”.

Security

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.

Security

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.

Security

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.

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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.

Renting

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.

Hacking

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.

Hacking

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.

Technology

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.

Hacking

‘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.

Online

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.

Hacking

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.

Hacking

Bombshell hacker secrets revealed

A hacker who claims to be behind online attacks around the world says Australians are “the most stupidest humans alive” while revealing cyber secrets.

Security

AusPost email you should delete right now

Australia Post customers are being warned to be alert for a vicious scam impersonating the company in order to steal personal information and money.

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Thousands of kids targeted in major hack

About 16,000 documents relating to schoolchildren and their parents have been released onto the dark web as a part of a cyber attack on a state government department.

Security

Aussie spies issue TikTok warning

Australia’s top spy agency has issued a warning for users of a popular social media app, adding to concerns the platform is collecting private information.

NSW & ACT

Premier’s big move after TikTok ban

The New South Wales premier has followed Victoria in deleting his TikTok account, declaring a ban across the public sector.

Security

Thousands exposed in fresh data breach

Drivers licences, children’s names and mobile numbers could have been exposed in a major data breach after an update on a government website.

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