Fake Facebook: how scammers try to break into your account It's a simple trick that Meta is powerless to stop. But if you've ever wondered how scammers snatch your… September 19, 2023
Weak passwords are the norm as Telstra research finds flaws Criminals are after your information, and if your password isn't up to scratch, you're an easier target. And… June 20, 2023
New look MyGov sees new look scam, how to tell Australia's MyGov has seen a design change, and scammers are ready for it. What does the message look like, and… June 5, 2023
Threat of stalkerware rises in Australia, what you can do We think of our phones as private, but a form of background software could just break that feeling of security,… April 13, 2023
Receipt scams are on the rise, here’s how they work Getting a receipt is no big deal most of the time, but when it's something you didn't order, that can be drama.… March 22, 2023
Optus customer details hacked, will it affect you Customers and subscribers of Optus may want to watch their bank accounts a little more in the coming weeks,… September 22, 2022
Why passwords are problematic, but why we have trouble moving on Your password may as well be easily broken, but these days we have other methods of keeping your life secure, so… May 5, 2022
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… February 28, 2022
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… February 8, 2022
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. January 3, 2022