How to retrain your social algortithms
Everyone’s social media feed is different, but not every feed is a fun place to be around. How can you make your feed well and truly yours?
Tag: social engineering
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.
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.
How Ghost Pairing turns your WhatsApp against you
Your phone is supposed to be a safe space for two-factor, but with ghost pairing, scammers have worked out how to intercept, reading WhatsApp for crucial codes.
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?
Why scammers are trying to reset your Instagram password
You get a message from Instagram asking you to reset your password, but you didn’t do it, and it looks legit. What’s going on?
Can parents override the social media minimum age ban?
From December 10, anyone under the age will be knocked off the biggest social media services, but what if parents want their kids to have access?
Bitdefender focuses security on creators, influencers
If you fancy yourself as someone with a bit of influence and are concerned by security risks, there may be a new style of security solution on the way.
