Robocall tax scams on the increase, how to spot them
As the tax season starts to draw to a close, the tax scams are on the increase, and some may sound legit. Are…
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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.
Arlo’s Essential XL means security with fewer charges
A bigger battery to the Arlo Essential camera means less time in between charges, dependent on how busy your…
Why Woolies isn’t emailing you as a winner (and similar scams)
It's not unusual for scammers to try and trick you with a freebie, and recently there's a drive to get more…
Google Calendar & Drive scams return, how to avoid getting caught
There's no letting up in the things scammers will try, but if you get a sudden invite to click on a random…
Junior coding app teaches how kids can spot security flaws
There are apps to spark a child's interest in coding through games, and apps to extend that into robotics. Now…
What is fleeceware and how can it affect you?
There's a new form of app in town, and it poses a big risk to your wallet. Will you be conned by "fleeceware"?
MyGov SMS scam making the rounds, don’t get fooled
Scams don't stop on weekends, and this weekend it appears a MyGov SMS scam hit Australians. Here's how to tell…
Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera reviewed: a top notch gadget
Watching over your home might have just become a brighter idea, now that Arlo's security system has big lights…
What’s the difference between a threat and a scam?
Not everything is worded in a way to get you to click. Some messages are about fear. How do you tell the difference?
Norton adds “Dark Web Monitoring” to keep you alert
Easily one of the most curious additions to a piece of security software, Norton 360's latest inclusions aims to…