Is an iPhone at risk of scams and malware?
We regularly hear of threats to Android devices, of scams and malware and so on, but can the same problems hit…
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Security plays a big part in our world, and Pickr spends a lot of time covering it. From news about the latest happenings in security products and research, to detailed how-to articles explaining how not to get caught in a scam and more, you’ll find plenty of info in our security stories.
How do you recognise a scam?
Scams seemingly never end, with a new one popping up all the time. But how so you recognise a scam?
What’s the difference between spam and a scam?
Scams and spam are common enough in everyone's inboxes, but they're not the same. How can you tell the…
Google Nest Cam reviewed: costly but durable
Google's entrance in security cameras joins them to your Google Home. Is it a connection worth diving into?
iOS picks up on Google Calendar spam
If a calendar entry pops up on your iPhone advertising something from a Nigerian prince, don’t be alarmed,…
Delivery SMS scams arrive in abundance, how to tell
If you didn't get a message suggesting a delivery had missed you this week, you were one of the lucky ones.…
Home delivery scams hit hard in lockdown
We're all home and waiting for lockdown to end, and that's giving scammers an in, as home delivery scams come to…
More Aussies at risk as Google finds phishing, scams ramp up
Scam numbers are on the up and up, and that's bad news, with your passwords at risk. What has Google found, and…
How scam call spoofed phone numbers work (and what to do)
With over $50 million dollars lost in Australia to scam calls this year so far, it's pretty clear Aussies are…
How does Telstra’s Cleaner Pipes protect us from scams?
Education is going to help all of us go on the defensive agains scammers, but Telstra's latest project is built…