Optus hack ‘not highly sophisticated’
Hackers were able to obtain personal details for millions of current and former Optus customers in a “trial and error” attack exploiting a coding error, Australia’s telecommunication watchdog alleges.
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Optus hack ‘not highly sophisticated’
Hackers were able to obtain personal details for millions of current and former Optus customers in a “trial and error” attack exploiting a coding error, Australia’s telecommunication watchdog alleges.
Warning over new nbn scam
Unsuspecting Aussies are being duped by opportunistic scammers pretending to be nbn workers.
Twiggy has major ‘win’ against Meta over scam ads
Australian billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has won a major ‘strategic victory’ against Facebook parent company Meta.
‘Offensive’: Update after Bickmore blasted
An author who writes on motherhood has given an update after claiming her poem was mocked on the Carrie & Tommy show.
‘Now is the time to act’: Urgent calls for social media reform
A top US doctor is pushing for a tobacco-style “warning label” on social media platforms to help protect the mental health of young kids.
Horror Nazi note left in Jewish student’s bag
The complexity of the anti-Semitic prejudice hitting Australian Jews has been laid bare in one shocking story.
Driver slammed for blocking other cars
A driver has been confronted by a passerby after blocking a number of cars on a Sydney street.
‘Toxic’: Hidden trend targeting young Aussies
Fears over a rise in online misogynistic content influencing young men will drive a new national campaign against the impact of social media on domestic violence.
Aussie influencer speaks on wedding leaks
Tammy Hembrow has broken her silence on comments about her wedding rules, after the invitations were leaked online.
Americans learn Haka for grieving Kiwi mate
A group of American freinds have surprised their Kiwi colleague with the Haka after he wasn’t able to make it to his grandmother’s funeral.
Man killed sparks $2bn lawsuit against Meta
The son of a respected professor, who was gunned down outside his family home, is suing Meta in a landmark case over safety concerns.
‘Cesspit’: Teen ban raises questions
The Coalition wants to restrict children’s social media use through a tightened age verification scheme, but there are questions about how it will work.
‘Catch up’: Albo’s dig at Dutton
Anthony Albanese says the government has already started working on introducing age verification laws for social media.
Push for Meta to operate from Australian base
Experts say forcing Facebook owner Meta to operate from inside Australia would prevent it dodging responsibility for scams and other misconduct.
Major twist after tribe ‘addicted to porn’
The leader of a remote Amazon tribe has slammed reports that claimed the arrival of Starlink internet led to some of the village’s men becoming addicted to porn.
‘Disgraceful’: AI nude scandal slammed
Up to 50 young girls have been targeted, with pictures of their faces used to create explicit images.
‘Out of control’: TV star scammed 100 times
One Shark Tank Australia judge allowed himself to be scammed 100 times in order to lift the lid and teach others to stay safe.
‘Out of control’: TV star scammed 100 times
One Shark Tank Australia judge allowed himself to be scammed 100 times in order to lift the lid and teach others to stay safe.
‘Malicious’ way Aussies are being hacked
Australians are warned to be vigilant amid a surge in malicious viruses hidden in emails and popular video games.
Undeniable proof you’re being ‘programmed’
The founder of Twitter has shared the grim truth about humanity’s dangerous addiction, warning we may have already lost a key battle for our minds.
Shock moment Taiwan nationals bashed
A group of Taiwanese nationals were assaulted in Brisbane in a suspected racially motivated attack caught on video.
Aussie kids turning into ‘alpha males’
Experts are noticing an alarming rate of alpha male behaviours in boys as young as 11 in Australia, with social media algorithms proven to be targeting men.
Musk’s X in fresh fight with Australia
Elon Musk’s X is embroiled in a fresh legal stoush with Australia’s online regulator, this time after it issued the social media giant with a giant fine.
Every 2 minutes: Dangerous way kids targeted on social media
A disturbing new report has found how social media giants Facebook and Instagram are targeting underage teenagers exposing them to potential harm.
Dark secret behind teen’s mirror selfie
A Melbourne woman has revealed the very dark secret she was hiding from the world behind her seemingly normal mirror selfie.
New push to save kids from toxic social media
Australian children are facing an unprecedented health crisis. Now, experts and parents are calling for change. Sign our petition.
Dirty tricks used to trap Aussie teens
As parents of lost teens like Jessica Cleland call for change, social media’s “like” button is being blamed for mental health disorders — and there is an even darker side preying on our kids.
‘Crazy’: How 21yo was cloned by China
Hers is the face that launched a thousand lies. Now, a Ukrainian YouTuber is fighting back against a Chinese-Russian propaganda campaign that has stolen her identity.
How to save Aussie teens from terror groups
An expert has outlined why Aussie teens are at risk of being snared by extremist or terror groups and how authorities can help stop that.
How to save Aussie teens from terror groups
An expert has outlined why Aussie teens are at risk of being snared by extremist or terror groups and how authorities can help stop that.
‘Raise the age to 16’: Tragic Aus health crisis
A generation of children are facing a health crisis like no other generation before. Now, experts and parents say we need to change the law.
The questions every parent needs to answer
Aussie children are facing a crisis like no other generation, but there are ways parents can help them. It can start by answering these questions.
Tragic way these 10 young Aussies are linked
These are just some of the faces of young Australians whose lives were tragically cut short. And all 10 of them are linked by one tragic thing.
Key questions after e-script hack
A ransomware attack on a digital prescriptions company has sparked concerns for the safety of customers’ sensitive health data.
Messages reveal what’s wrong with Australia
An Aussie actor has shared some unsettling and “vile” messages she received that expose a much wider Australian issue.
Warning over early morning text
Police are warning Australians not to click on any links sent in unsolicited text messages about a Coles Rewards program.
Company at centre of data breach revealed
A small e-prescription company says a major data breach was likely caused by one if its third-party vendors.
Company at centre of data breach revealed
A small e-prescription company says a major data breach was likely caused by one if its third-party vendors.
Streamer slammed for money bouquet flaunt
A prominent female streamer has defended a video showcasing her extravagant birthday gift, amid criticism from fans accusing her of flaunting her wealth.
Aussies stunned by ScoMo’s Trump post
Aussies have slammed Scott Morrison’s “embarrassing” Donald Trump post after the ex-prime minister met with the former US leader.
‘Guillotine’: Furious mob targets A-listers
A rapidly growing social media movement is going after the biggest names in show business, vowing to punish them with a “digital guillotine”.
Text proves scammers have gone too far
The voice of Queensland Premier Steven Miles has been cloned using artificial intelligence technology to produce an eerily accurate impersonation of the leader.
Comedians shocked by AI generated biographies being sold online
A trio of comedians have become the latest victims of AI generated biographies that even feature AI generated images.
Showdown with Musk’s X over stabbing clip
The date has been set for a showdown between Elon Musk’s X and the online regulator over attempts to block footage of a church stabbing.
Woman reveals horror doctors appointment
This Aussie woman went to the Doctors recently to get a script for her illness only to be told by a rude Doctor she needs to lose weight because…
‘Free speech’: Musk’s win over stabbing clip
Elon Musk has replied to the Federal Court decision not to extend a temporary order for social media company X to hide videos of a terrorist stabbing globally.
Senator’s stark social media swipe
A Senator whose child battled meth addiction says social media use is just as damaging as the drug, as one state considers kicking under-14s off social media.
Disgusting photo prompts senator to unleash
Terrifying pictures from inside an Australian school have prompted a passionate plea from a senator, as a new epidemic sweeps classrooms.
State’s big move for kids on social media
As parents grow more worried about the pernicious effects of social media on youngsters, one state is moving to ban it all for kids under the age of 14.
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