New year kicks off with another SMS scam
If you've started the year with a message that you've won something from JB HiFi, you might want to reset those…
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What tech trends can you expect in 2021?
What tech trends can you expect to hear about this year? We're citing a few, because some stand out more than others.
Beware the scams ahead of Xmas this year
As if 2020 hasn't been hard enough, scammers are making life a little more complex, as Christmas scams heat up.
Beware the fake Amazon as scammers look to deceive
Scammers won't stop trying to take your money, and as the year kicks in for the shopping season, thieves are now…
The world’s worst password is 123456, is yours on the list?
How terrible are the world's worst passwords, and just how long did it take a password company to crack them?
Black Friday scams lure dodgy deals, how do you know?
Scammers are out and about ahead of Black Friday, concocting all sorts of fraud to get your money. How are you…
Arlo’s next video doorbell has a battery for renters
Arlo's first video doorbell needed to be wired in to a home. That's not great for all, but its next one is more…
Robocall tax scams on the increase, how to spot them
As the tax season starts to draw to a close, the tax scams are on the increase, and some may sound legit. Are…
Arlo’s Essential XL means security with fewer charges
A bigger battery to the Arlo Essential camera means less time in between charges, dependent on how busy your…
Why Woolies isn’t emailing you as a winner (and similar scams)
It's not unusual for scammers to try and trick you with a freebie, and recently there's a drive to get more…