Security
Online banking text message scam snares victims with fake websites
Hannah Francis It looks identical to your bank's online portal. But don't be fooled.
Security
Google's Safe Browsing now protects against deceptive software downloads
Google bolsters utility further by warning users of embedded content like ads that pretend to be from a legitimate company to get users to download dodgy unwanted software.
Why we shame the trolls who send us inappropriate messages
Emily Sears, Laura Lux An Australian model, who is being applauded for responding to men who send her unsolicited images on social media by telling their girlfriends, shares why she does it.
Scams
Not all scammers claim to be Nigerian princes
Adam Turner Fresh tips to recognise today's crop of online scammers.
Security
Using an iPhone or a Mac? Watch out for this site
Andrea Peterson ​Beware of pranksters on Twitter today if you're an Apple user.
Security
Telstra privacy breach leaves customer's voicemail exposed
Hannah Francis Richard Thornton did a factory reset on his second-hand iPhone 5, but the buyer kept receiving his voicemail.
Security
The most popular passwords of 2015 are the worst, again
Andrea Peterson Our passwords are bad, and we should feel bad about it.
Security
Hyatt credit card breach affected 250 hotels worldwide
Brian Krebs If you stayed, ate or played at a Hyatt hotel between August 13 and December 8, 2015, there's a good chance your credit or debit card data was stolen and sent to US-based cyber thieves.
Encryption
Australians join international protest against government 'backdoors'
Andrea Peterson 'The internet belongs to the world's people, not its governments', protest group says.
Security
Small businesses shouldn't be excused on data breach reporting: experts
Tim Biggs New laws proposed by the Turnbull government would force some companies to notify Australians if their personal data is breached as the result of a hack or cyber attack, but some experts say the rules don't go far enough.
Security
Apple's iPhone, Mac systems top list of software with most vulnerabilities
Spandas Lui You'd think a Microsoft operating system or the notorious Adobe Flash would top a list of software with the most vulnerabilities last year, but you'd be wrong.
Online account security: lazy authentication is still the norm
Brian Krebs Even in the high-tech world of 2016, crims will be able to side-step your account security by making a phone call and saying they're you.
Security
Google wants to get rid of passwords
Jack Paynter Tech giant is trialling password-less account login with select users.
Security
Apple hits out at plans to extend online surveillance
Company says plan to give intelligence agencies extra online surveillance powers could weaken the security of personal data for millions of people and paralyse the tech sector.
Security
Don't let parcel scammers ruin your Christmas
Hannah Francis Type of scam that has already seen $80,000 stolen in 2015 ramps up significantly ahead of Christmas.
Privacy
British police arrest man over VTech toymaker hack
Andrea Peterson Police in Britain arrested a 21-year-old man Tuesday as part of an investigation into the massive hack against company.
Security
The Guardian hit by malware hidden in article about cybersecurity
Hannah Francis The Independent and Daily Mail UK hit by similar problems.
Hackers make merry with web-connected Christmas toys
Peter Munro The growing wave of high-tech internet-connected toys has sparked privacy fears among cyber security experts.
Drone use sparks fears of stalking, harassment and spying
Kieran Gair The increasing popularity of drones has sparked fears Australia's newest tech gadget could be used to facilitate stalking, harassment and unlawful surveillance.Â
Good grief! Don't get slack with data security
Peter Wells There's one hacked every minute. Breaches of high-profile websites happen so often that it's easy to dismiss them as inevitable – but that doesn't mean it won't happen to you.
