Security
Security
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Securing your email is the real key to online safety
Every password reset in your life goes through one inbox. We walk through exactly what to lock down this afternoon,…
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QR code scams: how ‘quishing’ actually works
A sticker over a parking meter QR code can empty a bank account in minutes. Here's how 'quishing' works and…
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Romance scams in Australia: the help a friend actually needs
Romance scams rarely look like scams from the inside. Here's how they really play out, and what to do if…
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How to spot a fake parcel delivery text before you click
Fake parcel delivery texts now look almost identical to the real ones. Here's the quick afternoon check that actually works.
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How to wipe an old phone or laptop properly before you sell it
Trading in a phone or clearing out a drawer of old laptops? Here's how to wipe an old phone or…
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Public Wi-Fi safety in 2026: what’s actually risky
Free Wi-Fi at the airport lounge or your local café isn't the danger it used to be. Here's what's actually…
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How to freeze your credit file in Australia (and why bother)
Freezing your credit file stops a stranger opening a loan in your name. It costs nothing and takes about twenty…
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First hour after a data breach notification: what to do
A data breach notification email lands in your inbox on a Saturday morning. Here's what actually matters in the first…
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How to check which apps can see your location
Twenty minutes in your phone's settings this afternoon will tell you exactly which apps are quietly tracking where you go,…
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Two-factor authentication: SMS vs apps vs security keys
SMS codes, authenticator apps or a physical security key: we work out which type of two-factor authentication actually suits Australian…
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