Telstra switches on SMS scam filter for phones in Australia
If you've suddenly begun to get fewer SMS scams in the past few months, and you're on Telstra or one of its…
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Similar numbers to yours is how scammers are targeting phones
The next time you get a phone call, if the number is eerily close to yours, there's a good chance it's a scam.
How to deal with image copyright scams
If you run a website, a blog, or a small business, and you use images online, there's a good chance an image…
Scammers target sympathy in the hopes of a Ukrainian “donation”
It doesn't take much to get scammers to do something reprehensible. Usually money gets them motivated, and in…
How an NBN scam can appear convincing (and why it’s not)
The last thing an NBN scammer should do is call someone who writes about scams, and yet that's what happened, so…
Apple works on keeping unwanted AirTags out of your life
Apple's tracking technology is great at keeping things found, but the company is also trying to make sure misuse…
How to stay safe online on Safer Internet Day and beyond
February 8, 2022 is Safer Internet Day, and while you should definitely think about being safe on this day, you…
SMS scams ramp up, how to tell when you get one
If you're getting messages about deliveries and videos from random numbers, it's not you, but rather a bunch of scams.
Can security software stop you from getting scammed?
We're always told that security software will protect us from internet nasties, but can it stop people from…
How to use WHOIS to analyse scams
Scammers are getting more convincing, but if you need a tool to unmask their cons, a simple domain check might be it.