Let’s imagine this: you’ve just sat down with a cup of tea, comfortable in front of your laptop, breezing through your emails. A message lands in your inbox claiming to be from your bank or from someone you know. It looks genuine. The logo is correct. The language seems right. Yet… something feels off. That “feeling” is important. Because in the digital age, one of the trickiest threats isn’t always what meets the eye — it’s what’s pretending to be something else. This trick

Every year, late November brings two big shopping events that started in the United States: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Fake online stores, unbelievable discounts, and dodgy payment links often appear during this period, and all are designed to trick you into handing over money or personal information. The good news? A few simple checks can help you spot a scam before it spots you.

Remember when doing the shopping meant a trip into town, queuing at the checkout, and lugging bags back to the car? These days, you can buy almost anything from the comfort of your favourite armchair — from groceries and gardening supplies to gifts for the grandkids. It's marvellous, really. A few clicks on your computer or tablet, and it arrives at your doorstep.

very day, we use our phones, tablets, and computers to connect, shop, and stay in touch with the people we care about. These devices make life easier — but they can also expose us to risks if we’re not careful. The good news? Keeping your data and devices safe doesn’t require a degree in technology. It just takes a few simple habits that protect your personal information and give you peace of mind.

Online scams come dressed in all shapes and sizes, like the promise of a dream investment, a surprise prize, or even a message from someone “in love.” The people behind them know how to push your buttons, and they're very good at engaging you on an emotional level. They use flattery, fear, or excitement to get what they want: first, your trust, and then, your money.

Many of you may have seen reports that Qantas recently had a data breach, confirmed by the airline itself, in which personal data for around six million customers was exposed when a third-party contact-centre system was accessed by cyber criminals. That kind of incident may sound like something for the big boys, but it has real-life consequences for all of us — particularly when it comes to scams via text messages (SMS) and email. Here’s what it means and what you can do