SMS Scams Targeting Loyalty Points and Rewards programs are on the rise…check your phone! The Australian Communications and Media Authority recently issued an alert regarding a notable rise in these fraudulent schemes that typically aim to deceive individuals into disclosing personal information or clicking on harmful links. Quite often, a clear sign of a scam is the incorrect spelling of[Read More…]
Thanks to enhanced accessibility features in the latest Android and iOS smartphones, these devices are now more user-friendly for individuals with disabilities with a range of options to customise settings based on user needs. Android’s latest updates include improved magnification gestures, colour correction, and sound amplification. Additionally, Android now offers Voice Access, allowing users to control their device using voice[Read More…]
One of the big selling points for the Hubbl streaming box is that you can potentially ditch your free-to-air aerial connection and get those channels via your internet connection…but what’s the catch? Firstly, I’d suggest if you have great reception of all the free-to-air TV channels you want, then simply use that WITH the Hubble box and the channels will[Read More…]
With 3.4 billion phishing emails sent daily. Norton, a leader in Cyber Safety, has released Norton Genie, an AI-powered scam detector, to combat this rising issue
Australians are facing an increasing risk of password hacks. Recent research from Google Australia shows a rise in Australians experiencing password hacks, with 36% affected, up from 34% in 2021. More concerning is that 34 percent still using the same or similar passwords across accounts, up from 27% in 2021. The study highlights a lack of online safety knowledge, with[Read More…]
