Blackmail extortion scams increase, what to look for
"I have to share some bad news with you," the email begins, leading you in with lies. Blackmail scams are back,…
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Flubot scam messages increase, what’s being done
A scam scourge is facing Australia, with numbers on the increase. What's being done about it?
Where can you get 8K content in 2021?
It's been almost two years since 8K launched in Australia, and yet finding 8K movies, TV shows, and 8K content…
Google Photos uploads now count: what photo storage options are there
Google's play for unlimited photo storage is now old news, as Google Photos moves to a paid approach. What are…
Is there such a thing as a password-less password?
Whether you call it a PIN or a password, the idea of a password hasn't changed, and you still need to memorise a…
What is stalkerware, and how can it affect you?
A new type of security threat is making waves, and it might just scare you senseless. Stalkerware is something…
What fallout can we expect from the 2019 Facebook leak?
To mark the start of April, Facebook saw over 500 million account details leaked. And now that your data is…
How app “free trials” can be fleeceware and the potential cost
Everyone loves something for free, but not everything branded as "free" on an app store is necessary actually…
Why random international numbers are calling you
Lesotho. Sudan. Bhutan. If you get a sudden phone call from these this week, it's a scam. Don't pick up or call back.
Can QR codes put you at risk of scams?
Ever since COVID, the QR code has returned, as we use it to check in at locations around the country. But is…