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Imitation websites can look exactly like the homepages of shoppers’ favourite brands, and more Australians are falling victim to them.
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The national consumer watchdog is receiving an increase in reports of knock-off websites for popular Australian clothing brands.
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No, you're not stopping spammers by spelling out your email address. These are the online self-defense tactics that need to die.
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Victorian woman Amelia Conway won the car of her dreams in an online raffle only to have it seized months later because the vehicle had not been paid off.
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With little chance of getting money back if you are a victim, take these measures to protect yourself from unsolicited calls, texts and emails
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The grieving aunt of the 15-year-old girl who was catfished by a former police officer implored parents to monitor their children's online activity. This is what online safety experts say about protecting children from catfishing crimes, which have ensnared people for years.
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A virtual private network may not actually be what you need to stay safe online.
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Scammers play clever psychological tricks to fool their marks, says Colin Barras, and that means anyone can be vulnerable unless they know what to look for.
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Macworld Australia is the premier Australian source for news, reviews, help, how-tos, and expert opinion for the Australian Apple market, including the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod.
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Scam Detector reveals the world's most common scams to help prevent fraud and financial loss.
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Google exposes thousands of HP printers - many of them at universities, including a number in Australia - that aren't protected, allowing anyone to print reams of documents to them.
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Australians are among the world's heaviest internet users but also the most exposed to risks.
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POLICE have warned single mothers about the dangers of internet dating after the arrest of a man who allegedly travelled to Brisbane to have sex with an underage girl.
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Last Friday evening, a hacker got into Mat Honan’s Apple account, remotely erased the data on his iPhone, iPad, and MacBook, deleted his Google account, commandeered his Twitter account, and then posted a string of nasty stuff under Honan’s name.
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QUEENSLAND police have arrested a 28-year-old man for allegedly using the internet to lure children for sex.
Inspector Paul Biggin said it should remind parents about the dangers of children using the internet unsupervised.
The internet brings predators into the family home, he said.
"Parents need to form the first line of defence and protect their children in the online world," Insp Biggin said in a statement on Sunday.
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It's been impossible to go online or turn on a TV Monday without seeing all the breathless chatter about the "Doomsday" for the Internet, when hundreds of thousands of people were expected to abruptly lose their connection to the world's computer...
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It has just gone 2pm (AEST) which means the FBI has switched off the servers infected by criminal malware.
Potentially millions of people around the world could lose access to the internet because of a virus installed on their computers more than a year ago.
In Australia Telstra has come up with a temporary solution which will keep customers online, even if they are infected.
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Internet providers in the US are preparing to help customers because thousands around the country whose computers were infected with malicious software more than a year ago face the possibility of not being able to get online.
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Despite repeated alerts, thousands of Australians may still lose their internet service come early next week unless they do a quick check of their computers for malware that could have taken over their machines more than a year ago.
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All over the world, Internet scams abound. Check out this infographic for tips on how to ensure that you don't fall prey to a scheme.
Nice infographic.
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Whether or not you're able to get involved in National Cyber Security Awareness Week, remember these ten simple tips for better online security:
Install and update your security software; set it to scan regularly.Turn on automatic updates on all your software, particularly your operating system and applications.Use strong passwords and different passwords for different uses.Stop and think before you click on links and attachments.Take care when transacting online – research the supplier and use a safe payment method.Only download "apps" from reputable publishers and read all permission requests.Regularly check your privacy settings on social networking sites.Stop and think before you post any photos or financial information online.Talk with your child about staying safe online, including on their smartphone or mobile device.Report or talk to someone if you feel uncomfortable or threatened online – download the Government's Cybersafety Help Button.
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Recently I was asked to teach a class on internet safety and how to keep our children safe as technology advances. This was to include tips for not only internet safety but keeping our children safe no matter what device they are using.
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The privacy reforms include ways of making it easier for consumers to access and correct information about them held online and beefing up the powers of the Privacy Commissioner in the compliance area.