Microsoft scam calls see Aussies an easy target
You know the call: "we're calling from Microsoft", and the scam begins. Who is falling for this and why?
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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…
Gamers the new target of scammers worldwide
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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…
Cryptomining malware hits gamers doing the dodgy
Aside for being illegal, pirating games is clearly unethical, but it's also risky for your computer, as…
Malware targets cryptocurrency wallets to nab money online
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Telstra’s scam call blocking project ups protection
If you're a Telstra customer and haven't seen as many scam calls lately, there may be a reason why, and your…
Norton makes performance a priority for secure gamers with GO
Gaming on a Windows PC demands performance, but that's something security software doesn't always play nicely…
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…
Sophos finds fake crypto apps to be weary of on mobile
Cryptocurrency is an interesting area, but it's one scammers are looking at increasingly, with security company…