Can scams come in from real, known businesses?
It’s not just unknown addresses. Companies you know and use in your day to day can be just as responsible for sending you threats you can fall for.
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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.
Latest in security
How “The Odyssey” is leading to a surge in malware
Much like how the Trojan Horse was an attack in disguise, so too could pirated copies of the movie it comes from. How ironic.
The 2026 Census is here (and so are related scams)
With Census night almost here, every household will have received details from the government. Don’t share them, though, because scammers are about.
Origin hack leaves Aussies exposed, what can you do?
Another week, another breach, as one of Australia’s leading energy companies finds its data in the hands of someone else. If that’s you, what can you do?
Aussies young and old falling victim to scams amidst increase
Anyone can fall for a scam, and while there are key moments when scams increase for seasons and events, it seems age doesn’t prevent you from falling for one.
Finance scams on the rise in Australia
Scam numbers are going up for the colder months, as crims target our wallets with more financial scams.
Why changes to the sender ID could prevent SMS scams
Text message scams are about to lose one of their convincing methods if trickery, as the government steps in.
Android on the look out for your real mum (not the fake one)
A new security addition to Android could mean attempts to trick you with the “mum” scam are sent to their room for good, arriving to Pixel phones first.
Personal data at risk trusting public WiFi on name alone
Travellers leaning on public WiFi for their data might find their data in hot water if they go by WiFi name alone.
Telstra blocks scam gambling sites across its network
There’s a new scourge in scams, as fake gambling apps and sites throw money down a hole. What’s scambling, and what is Telstra doing about it?
