Fake apps may be grifting on Android “Early Access”
App makers on Android are working out how to get past some of Google’s app security by offering “early access”, and it’s a warning for people downloading new and unreleased apps.
Tag: phone scams
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?
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.
Fake toll SMS phishing ramps up, how to tell
The phishing texts hitting your phone demanding you pay for tolls are taking a toll around the world, but there are ways to tell.
Google turns to AI to stop Pixel owners getting scammed
Updates abound for Google’s Pixel range, with the latest batch designed to stop scam calls mid-conversation thanks to AI.
Telstra sees more scams auto-identified across iPhone, Android
Scammers aren’t going to stop scamming because they’re making too much money, but thanks to a bit of tech, consumers are becoming more aware.
McAfee sends AI after scammers with a detector
Security software doesn’t always help with every scam — you still need your wits about you — but a piece of software shown at CES could help you work out what’s real online.
Australian government set to crack down on SMS scams
SMS scams purporting to be from banks and telcos could be stopped dead in their tracks thanks to new government rules. Will it prevent all scams?
Apple’s business tools could make scam calls easier to pick
A feature rolling out to iPhones could make it easier to work out whether that person calling is legitimately from where they say.
