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.
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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?
World Cup fever sees scammers grifting (not kicking) goals
Football season is about to kick off in a big way, and scammers are taking advantage in only the way they know how: grifting fans with scam ads.
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.
Australian scam losses hit over $2 billion in 2025
Australians lost a staggering amount to scammers last year. This year, the numbers are still pretty sizeable, too. What are scammers doing?
Fake Facebook ads lead to international investment scams
Scammers are advertising to take your money, and social media is taking it without a second thought. What’s going on, and how can you stay on alert?
Four tips for iPhone owners as calendar scams ramp up
What was originally a scam for Android is now a scam for the iPhone, as well. How do you deal scams masquerading as events?
How to stay safe in the era of AI
AI is a part of life for many people, but it’s also something scammers are using. How do you stay safe in a world where AI is present?
