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.
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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.
‘Biggest threat to Australia since WWII’
Home Affairs and Cyber Security Minister Clare O’Neil has revealed the biggest threat facing Australia since World War Two.
Medibank to close stores, call centres
Customers of Australia’s largest health insurer will be unable to access its facilities, with the company forced to take action following the recent attack on its data.
What Medibank hack victims should do next
Hackers have once again released the private details of Medibank customers onto the dark web, with advice on what their next step should be revealed.
Russian hackers dump everything
Medibank has released an update after hackers published another huge data dump on the dark web overnight.
Major bank’s warning ahead of Christmas
As the silly season fast approaches, Aussies are being warned to be cautious with their spending.
Where hackers will strike next
An expert has revealed where data thieves are likely to target next as authorities say they will crack down on companies storing private information.
Urgent warning ahead of festive season
With the biggest shopping days of the year fast approaching, experts are urging Australians to be wary of sneaky online shopping scams.
‘Stress’: 80,000 Aussies hit by charity hack
Thousands of donors to one of Australia’s biggest charities have been caught up in a cyber attack that could have leaked some credit card details to hackers.
Convincing Black Friday scam to avoid
A business has issued a stark warning to Aussies over a very convincing Black Friday scam targeting people in the lead up to Christmas.
Android users warned to delete useful app
Android owners are being warned to check their devices after researchers found a useful app could be stealing their bank details.
Six-figure job Aussies want to quit
High-flying salaries aren’t enough to keep some Australian workers in this career, with stress levels rising and warnings of a shortage on the way.
Six-figure career desperate for workers
One profession is experiencing a significant shortage despite soaring salaries being offered and a rising demand for their work.
‘There’s more’: Hackers’ chilling warning
Hackers have released a new cache of stolen Medibank data, issuing a chilling warning with it in an attempt to extract a ransom from Medibank.
Demand to Russia over Medibank hackers
Russian hackers have been identified as the perpetrators of the Medibank breach, prompting a demand from the AFP.
Big driving licence change after hacks
Residents in one state will no longer be able to use just one form of identification to verify who they are when signing up for essential services.
Disgraceful detail in Medibank hack
More detail has emerged on the extremely private data obtained by the Medibank hackers, with specific codes for medical procedures exposed.
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