SMS “smishing” scams increase with hopes you hand over details
You get a text out of the blue suggesting you've spent money, and here's a number to call it. SMS scams are…
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Gamers the new target of scammers worldwide
It's not just you or the parentals being targeted by cybercriminals, as scammers focus on an industry worth…
Celebrate World Emoji Day by learning how emoji come to be
A happy face, a pretzel, an eggplant, and a thumbs up. What do they all have in common? They're all widely used…
YouTube Shorts brings the speed of TikTok to Google
The world's biggest video website is taking some inspiration from one of the biggest social platforms, as…
Google launches AFL coaching with AI tracking
We can't all have a personal trainer, but if you're itching to learn some footy skills, Google has something you…
Phishing scams on the up thanks to WFH pandemic
Whether you're lockdown or not, there's a good chance you're seeing more scams lately, as criminals ramp up…
DuckDuckGo gains ground in search engine wars
You might not pick your search engine, but if you're changing from the default of Google, you may be part of a…
Malware targets cryptocurrency wallets to nab money online
There's a new type of security threat lurking, and it's not just after your bank account or ID: it wants a…
Android phones on alert as SMS scams see dodgy app installs
The next time you get a message suggesting you have a delivery, you might want to make sure you know just who…
Moodagent brings a mood-based music service to Australia
Your choice of music can vary depending on the mood you're in, but a new music service launching locally aims to…