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  • Phishing

Beware scam Windows Defender subscription renewal emails

Beware of a series of scam emails that claim to be charging you for a subscription of Windows Defender. The…

3 years ago
  • Malware

Emails lure recipients into downloading malicious Excel files

A series of email scams are attempting to lure recipients into infecting their devices with malware downloaded from the Internet…

3 years ago
  • WhatsApp

Beware WhatsApp “hey mum” phishing scam spreading

A new WhatsApp phishing scam is spreading whereby crooks are pretending to be the family member of the victim in…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

How to spot a fake phishing website address

We discuss how scammers can mask web addresses to make them appear legitimate, and how you can see past their…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Beware scam ATO text messages offering rebates or refunds

Scam text messages claim that a recipient can receive a refund or tax rebate from the Australian Tax Office (ATO)…

3 years ago
  • 419 Nigerian Fraud

11 romance scammers indicted in Texas for scamming elderly singles

Authorities in Texas have arrested 11 romance scammers tied to an organised crime syndicate operating out of Nigeria, the US…

3 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware spate of “free gift” text scams from AT&T, Verizon

Phone users should be aware of a spate of scam text messages claiming they are being rewarded a "little gift"…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Audacious scam as crooks pretend to be Michael Jackson

There are sinister scams. Then there are silly scams. And finally there are entirely nonsensical scams bordering on absurdity. And…

3 years ago
  • Phishing

Watch out for “order PCR test” scam SMS text messages.

Those with mobile phones should be on the lookout for text SMS scams asking them to order a PCR test.…

3 years ago
  • Stay Safe Online

Beware scam emails claiming to offer free Bitcoin through donation scheme

Scammers are trying to lure victims through email into sending them cryptocurrency under the guise of an "Elon Musk mutual…

3 years ago