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WFH worker caught ‘idle for 50% of workday’

Two workers claim they were sacked after complaining about surveillance, as their former employer insists it was “lawful and justified”.

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2.5 billion Gmail accounts exposed to hackers

A notorious hacker group that breached Gmail’s security has targeted victims with fake support calls and messages in a sophisticated deception campaign.

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Technology & Digital Safety

Social media ban isn’t the end of the world: How to help teens cope

In just over three months, under-16s will wake to find their social media identities have been wiped out. A parenting expert says there are five ways families should prepare.

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Telstra has issued a warning over popular encrypted messaging apps, as scammers up their game to dodge new text safety features.

New scam warning for popular apps

Australia’s largest Telco is warning Aussies against using these popular platforms, as scammers up their game to dodge new safety features.

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Snoozing skipper is saved from catastrophe by nearby craft

Snoozing skipper is saved from catastrophe by nearby craft

Footage shows a group of fishermen spotting the watercraft circling out of control in the middle of the ocean near Namotu Island, Fiji.

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Dark trend spells downfall for humanity

There is a very dark trend making waves online that experts say spells disaster for our future.

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Australia has been accused, by the US, of censoring free speech.

‘Censorship’: US slaps down Australia

The United States has lashed out at Australia, accusing it of “coercing” tech companies into engaging in “censorship”.

Apple executive sparks $265 billion meltdown

A revelation by an Apple employee caused chaos on Wall Street as Google suffered one of the most painful days in corporate history.

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Huge change as ‘scourge’ costs Aussies $2bn

One state is set to bring in new laws to combat a “scourge” of cybercrime after Aussies lost more than $2bn last year alone.

The internet’s latest absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between 100 average human men and one adult male gorilla?

Expert settles ‘absurd’ question gripping net

The internet’s latest absurd obsession is: who would win in a no-rules fight between 100 average human men and one adult male gorilla?

Labor and Anthony Albanese have been targeted by an apparent coordinated scare campaign on social media.

Scary new Aussie election trend appears

Experts have slammed an apparent co-ordinated scare campaign in the dying days of the election race has been savaged by experts.

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‘Rawdogging reality’: Zuck reveals weird life

Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg has given a rare insight into his unorthodox lifestyle after appearing on comedian Theo Von’s podcast.

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‘Wake-up call’: How to avoid becoming a victim of cybercrime

The bank passwords of 31,000 Australians are being traded online, it’s been revealed. See how you can track if you have been affected and what you can do to stay cyber safe.

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Federal Election

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What Albo, Dutton will do to keep you safe

From Russia trying to sneak bombers onto Australia’s doorstep to Chinese warships lurking off the vast coastline, the country is staring down uncertain times.

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