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…
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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.
What are the best tips to stop you from getting scammed?
Scammers are always out to trick you, to get you to fall for a con. What can security experts recommend to…
Twitter scammers try phishing via DMs
Not every message dropped into your Twitter account is the real deal. Some are trying to phish for your details…
Telstra turns to AI to blocks SMS scams
Telstra customers and folks on Telstra MVNOs might not see another SMS scam again, as the telco turns up the…
What is stalkerware?
Another "ware" a little like malware, stalkerware is a piece of software that can track and monitor your phone,…
SMS scams pop-up once again on Australian phones
They never really went away, but if you get an SMS or three suggesting you have voicemail on an Australian…
What should you do if you think you’ve been scammed?
Scams are always happening, and there's always a risk you'll fall for something you didn't mean to click on.…