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Latest news: Computer Crime
Foreign disinformation operation targeting footy fans
Overseas-run Facebook pages are exploiting Australia's love of footy via a sprawling fake news network that is deceiving and confusing fans.
Jun 05, 2026
How sextortion scammers get nude images of victims
The fear of having personal explicit photos shared with family and friends strikes panic in victims of sextortion - and that's exactly what scammers want.
Jun 03, 2026
'Scambling': the scam on the rise catching out punters
Australia's biggest telco is ramping up its defences against "scambling" - one of the fastest-growing scams used by bad actors trying to steal your money.
Jun 02, 2026
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More Australian firms are panicking and paying ransoms
Australian companies are among the most likely to pay online criminals to retrieve stolen data even though they have to disclose their payments.
May 27, 2026
MP's messaging account hacked by 'foreign state actor'
Foreign government-sponsored hackers are targeting Australian parliamentarians in what has been described as "a genuine global issue".
May 25, 2026
Brace for bugmageddon: experts warn of AI crime wave
Attacks on Australian financial service firms are growing but artificial intelligence technology could raise the threat level even higher.
May 20, 2026
‘Dumb, rich and insured’: hackers target Aussie firms
Australian businesses are growing targets for online criminal gangs and an executive whose company was attacked warns it is hard to avoid.
May 07, 2026
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US tech giant claims $25b stake in Australian AI future
The nation's artificial intelligence industry will get a $25 billion-dollar boost, from data centres to workplace training, after a major company's bet big.
Apr 23, 2026
The fake political news pages fooling countless Aussies
Foreign-run Facebook pages are masquerading as Australian news publications and spreading false information about politicians to drive engagement.
Mar 31, 2026
How AI is helping criminals target more victims online
Cyber criminals are turning to artificial intelligence tools to write malicious code, proofread scam emails and increase the volume of their attacks.
Feb 24, 2026
Grace Tame's abuser mentally unfit for harassment trial
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame's sexually abusive teacher will not face trial for online harassment due to his deteriorating health.
Feb 24, 2026
Tech behemoths lashed over child abuse protections
Technology giants are not doing enough to tackle the worst examples of child sexual abuse material online, according to Australia's online safety boss.
Feb 05, 2026
Australia places sanctions on Russian cybercrime groups
Russian cybercrime organisations that allegedly help cybercriminals launch ransomware and DDOS attacks have been sanctioned by Australia.
Nov 19, 2025
Prime minister's private phone number published online
Government officials have been left scrambling after the personal phone numbers of senior politicians were discovered in an online database.
Oct 14, 2025
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Spy agency points finger at common password habits
Australians are being warned to adopt better password habits for their personal and business use as the extent and cost of cyber crime is laid bare.
Oct 14, 2025
Council loses millions in scam using 'AI techniques'
A beachside council says it has lost millions after an international crime syndicate used "social engineering AI techniques", sparking a major investigation.
Oct 14, 2025
'Grand Theft Australia': news chief's warning about AI
As the AI age beckons, a media executive is warning of dire impacts to the creator industry, demanding governments rule out copyright law changes.
Oct 08, 2025
Cyber hacks the 'new normal' as Qantas faces ransom
Millions of Australians' data could be compromised as criminals threaten to leak Qantas customer information unless they are paid a ransom.
Oct 08, 2025
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'Busy criminals' will move on after Qantas cyber attack
Those fighting to protect millions of Qantas customers affected by a massive data leak have been "shielded" by a court to avoid them becoming victims as well.
Oct 02, 2025
Bank customers more scam savvy as fraud losses fall
Australian bank customers are losing less money to scams as they gain more knowledge about grifts and banks boost defences.
Aug 24, 2025
iiNet hacked: customers' emails, phone numbers exposed
Hundreds of thousands of Australians have had their email addresses or phone numbers exposed in a cyber attack on a major internet provider.
Aug 19, 2025
ID theft, scams and online abuse top cybercrime threats
A survey of more than 10,000 Australians online found nearly half have been victims of cybercrimes, including scammers hacking data and stealing money.
Aug 13, 2025
IVF hack inquiry confirms details published on dark web
An investigation following a cyber attack in which a raft of IVF patient details were stolen has confirmed they were published on the dark web.
Jul 19, 2025
Cloaking tactics: alleged hacker hides face with jumper
A university student accused of conducting a campaign of cyber attacks and exploitation has used a jumper to hide her face after a short court hearing.
Jul 18, 2025
Bank details exposed after Palmer's parties suffer hack
A raft of personal information from Clive Palmer's two political parties has been exposed, forcing the billionaire to apologise for the data breach.
Jul 17, 2025
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