PayPal request scams see scammers charging without reason, how to tell
Scammers have started taking advantage of a feature inside PayPal that can request money from victims as if they…
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Security plays a big part in our world, and Pickr spends a lot of time covering it. From news about the latest happenings in security products and research, to detailed how-to articles explaining how not to get caught in a scam and more, you’ll find plenty of info in our security stories.
Arlo Go 2 4G WiFi reviewed: for home and to-go
Security cameras at home are typically for one place, but what if they're not? The Arlo Go 2 4G makes the case…
Scammers attempt the con on Linkt tolls, how to tell
Another week, another scam, but this one is actually hitting monthly, as cybercrims turn to road tolls to…
Fingers, PIN, phone set to lock doors with Eufy Smart Lock
Everything is getting smarter with app support, including potentially your front door or the door to your…
Ring’s Spotlight shines a light on more features in Plus, Pro
It's not just new smart speakers, as Amazon's other division for the smart home casts a light over your home,…
Optus customers on alert for potential scams
We've not yet begun to see what the fallout will be for the Optus attack, but we can guess what scammers are…
Optus customer details hacked, will it affect you
Customers and subscribers of Optus may want to watch their bank accounts a little more in the coming weeks,…
Scammers send real PayPal invoices to con you into calling, how to know
One of the more complex scams we've seen all year is turning up in Aussie inboxes, as scammers send a bogus…
Scammers try to be your Mum with sneaky SMS scam
The next message you get from your parents mightn't be as legit as you think, as scammers try a new approach:…
Storage scams look to burn your wallet with fake space
It's not just email or phone scams you need to worry about, but also scams dealing with fake hardware.