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Cheap Chinese devices used to spy on Aussies

International hackers are using cheap, Chinese-made home security devices – including doorbells – to spy on Australians at home and work. See how they do it.

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Hackers using laptop computers to penetrate security systems to steal big data from the server room; scammers generic fraud cyber

Terrifying reality in Aussie scam crisis

At a secret location in Sydney, experts have revealed the terrifyingly simple way Australians are being fleeced more than any other country by scams.

$HONG KONG, CHINA - JANUARY 28: In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek logo is seen on a phone in front of a flag of China on January 28, 2025 in Hong Kong, China. Global tech stocks have plummeted following the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup that has developed a competitive AI model at a fraction of the cost of its US rivals, sparking concerns about the high valuations of tech giants like Nvidia. This development has led to significant declines in tech shares across Asia and Europe, with markets in both regions experiencing notable losses as investors reassess the AI landscape and its potential impact on the industry's future. (Photo illustration by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images)$

‘Discrimination’: China fury at Australia ban

Beijing has hit back at a plan to ban controversial AI app DeepSeek on government devices declaring Canberra to be kowtowing to the US.

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - November 27, 2024: Senator Lidia Thorpe along with Human rights advocates and Independent MPs, hold a press conference to call on Labor to stop

Thorpe wades into uni anti-Semitism row

Firebrand independent Senator Lidia Thorpe has stormed into a uni anti-Semitism row, saying the symposium at the centre of the controversy was “amazing”.

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Social media giants will be scrutinised in a wide-ranging and large-scale probe, with politicians calling for more accountability and transparency.

Albo’s huge move against Meta, TikTok

Social media giants will be scrutinised in a wide-ranging and large-scale probe, with politicians calling for more accountability and transparency.

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Social media giants will be scrutinised in a wide-ranging and large-scale probe, with politicians calling for more accountability and transparency.

Albo’s huge move against Meta, TikTok

Social media giants will be scrutinised in a wide-ranging and large-scale probe, with politicians calling for more accountability and transparency.

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Melbourne doctor Michael Ellis demeaned LGBTQI+ people, Muslims and Chinese people on social media and has had his registration cancelled.

Doctor dumped for ‘abhorrent’ posts

A doctor in Australia who made homophobic comments online, plus took shots at his colleagues, has been deregistered from practising medicine.

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Surprise new skills employers are looking for

An AI revolution is sweeping through the Australian workplace and one of the world’s biggest tech companies says hiring is going to change forever.

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TOPSHOT - China's President Xi Jinping applauds during the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 10, 2024. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP)

Silence, intimidation: China threat revealed

While it was all smiles and champagne with Emmanuel Macron, damning allegations have clouded Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s whirlwind tour of Europe.

Scam caller attempts to con a NAB customer. Picture: NAB

‘Beware’: Chilling warning over AI scam

Police in one state have issued a major warning amid an emerging trend of disturbing scams.

Kalani Lenehan was horrified to discover someone was impersonating him on Snapchat and soliciting nude images from underage girls.

‘Explicit photos’: TV star’s nightmare exposed

A reality TV star has been left horrified after someone impersonating him on Snapchat convinced underage girls to send nude images.

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Callum Robinson and Emily Horwath. Picture: Instagram

Chilling theory about slain brothers

The girlfriend of one of the two Australian brothers who died in Mexico has paid tribute to him, as authorities reveal a shocking new theory.

Albo teen stabbed canva pic

Albo’s swipe after ‘radicalised’ teen killed

Social media giants have been put on notice by Anthony Albanese, who claims algorithms are pushing young people towards “more extreme positions”.

Bonza touches down at Darwin International Airport for a previous proofing flight. Pictures: Darwin International Airport

How collapsed airline got it so wrong

Upstart airliner Bonza launched in Australia with budgie-smugglers and purple cocktails, but 18 months later the low-cost carrier collapsed. Here’s why.

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