The three things you need to do to protect yourself online
And taping over your webcam isn't one of them, says Google's cybersecurity chief Gerhard Eschelbeck.
Consumer Affairs
How power price rises will affect you
From a student share house, to a two-person unit. Tomorrow's electricity price rises will hit everyone.
Costly health cover isn't always the best
Caution urged at end of financial year as providers pull out all the stops to grab your money.
The day Cinthia's Audi went missing
She thought her car had been stolen - but the police told her otherwise.
Mayne Pharma keeps cheque book open for more buys
As it is yet to tie up the loose ends of its latest $900 million buy, Mayne Pharma's acquisition appetite is undimmed
Ikea US is recalling these drawers, so why aren't we?
Ikea Australia will not be recalling a popular chest of drawers, despite a recall taking place in the US.
How much sitting in traffic really costs you
Australians are sacrificing the equivalent of up to 6 per cent of their salaries sitting in morning traffic, a new analysis suggests.
VW faces $20b tab in US
Volkswagen will settle its emissions scandal case for $US14.7 billion ($20 billion), the largest payout by a car maker to consumers in US history, sources say.
Move over quinoa, have you had your einkorn today?
Scientists have identified three ancient wheat species they say could generate as much interest as quinoa.
The new world order for business
Everyone from banks to fast-food chains claims to be ''disruptive''. How much of this is hot air?
Corona, Stella split from Lion Nathan
Lion Nathan has emerged as the biggest loser from the mega merger of global beer companies last year.
'There is a pretty clear upward trend': Cartel penalties increase
Australia helps lead fight against cartels despite decline in global cartel fines.
The sneaky tick box trick on online forms
Simon thought he had been careful with his personal information. Until one day he received a letter from a bank with which he had never dealt.
Why you can't live without your smartphone
Samantha Groth is one of 7.3 million Australians who just can't switch off.
Grocery price cuts to ease: Metcash
The aggressive discounting of groceries will ease in the next 12 months, pulling back prices from 'unsustainable' levels.
Blood spilled in battle of the chops
It started out with cut-price cooked chooks, but now the major supermarket chains are cutting meat prices.
Babies put at risk by unsafe cots, strollers
Online Dealz fined $100,000 for selling mislabelled, unsafe baby and toddler products.
Why the ACCC is unhappy with Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson's Fabletics activewear brand is in trouble after charging unaware members monthly fees.
Uber's latest ad campaign gets political
Uber has taken out a full page advertisement in Melbourne's tabloid newspaper the day after an independent state parliamentarian met with the Transportation Minister to discuss ride sharing legislation.
Ombudsman is a 'purposeless, toothless tiger'
Angry with Medibank, they went to the ombudsman for help. But they were turned back.
Watchdog shreds Heinz over 'healthy' snacks
Food giant Heinz is being hauled to court over a fruit and vegetable snack that is more than 60 per cent sugar but sold as a "healthy" snack for toddlers.
Online brokers lure investors, flout rules: ASIC
Australian consumers are being lured into high-risk financial products by online trading companies that are flouting the country's financial licensing rules.
'It's real cowboy territory'
Consumer watchdog cracks down as formaldehyde, acetaldehyde and acrolein are found in vaping products.
NAB customer 'felt violated'
A major bank is being tipped off when disloyal customers approach its rivals seeking loans.
Medibank customers hope to get money back with ACCC's help
For 15 years, Sam paid for Medibank's most comprehensive private health insurance, but then, the bills arrived.
Medibank's secret changes to boost profits
Medibank has been accused of failing to disclose policy changes to members in a bid to boost profits ahead of its privatisation.
The $3 novelty ring with three lethal surprises
A Sydney mother woke this morning to find a button battery-operated toy she bought at Vivid in pieces in her two-year-old son's hands.
How Woolworths crashed Kmart's party - if just for a moment
More than 100 shoppers queued outside the new Kmart in a suburban Sydney shopping mall. Woolworths had a bigger line.
Hug-a-Bub goes belly up
Here's why the maker of a popular brand of baby carriers has collapsed into administration.
'It appears I won't be seeing a cent'
Larry Emdur's Audi was sold through consignment - but he's still waiting for the $25,000 he was expecting.