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5 big trends in Australians getting scammed

Image: Shutterstock Greed, desire, wishful thinking and naivety are lucrative markets for scam artists – and their age-old hustles are increasingly being supplemented by digital...

The iPhone turns 15: a look at the past (and future) of one of the 21st century’s most influential devices

Image: Shutterstock It is 15 years since Apple released what’s arguably its flagship device: the iPhone. A decade and a half later, there are few...

Is Russia really about to cut itself off from the internet? And what can we expect if it does?

Image: Shutterstock The invasion of Ukraine has triggered a significant digital shift for Russia. Sanctions imposed by governments around the world – together with company...

This New Year, why not resolve to ditch your dodgy old passwords?

Image: Elise Amendola/AP Most of the classic New Year resolutions revolve around improving your health and lifestyle. But this year, why not consider cleaning up...

Facebook wants AI to find your keys and understand your conversations

  Image: Facebook Facebook has announced a research project that aims to push the “frontier of first-person perception”, and in the process help you remember where your...

Being bombarded with delivery and post office text scams? Here’s why — and what can be done

  Scamwatch For most people, the ping of an incoming SMS will induce some level of excitement — or mild intrigue at least. But with...

‘What is my IP address?’ Explaining one of the world’s most Googled questions

  Image: Shutterstock What is my IP? It’s an odd question in most people’s minds, yet it’s one of the top ten most-searched questions on Google. Those who know...

How does the Pegasus spyware work, and is my phone at risk?

  Image: Shutterstock  A major journalistic investigation has found evidence of malicious software being used by governments around the world, including allegations of spying on prominent...

‘We have filed a case under your name’: beware of tax scams — they’ll be everywhere this EOFY

 Image: Shuttlestock The end of the financial year is near. So all of us — especially those scrambling at the last minute to get their...

Australian hospitals are under constant cyber attack. The consequences could be deadly

Image: Shuttlestock Last week, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued warnings to Australian health-care providers that it had observed an increase in cyber incidents targeting...
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