New cybersecurity research shows that Microsoft has become the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks worldwide. Cybercriminals are using fake emails and websites that look like legitimate Microsoft communications to trick Australians into handing over personal information, including passwords, payment details, and account access. This trend highlights how important it is for people and businesses of all ages to recognise cunning scams and protect themselves online.

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.

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

Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the book — and it still works because it looks so real. A scammer pretends to be someone you trust: your bank, a delivery service, even a government office. Learn how to recognise the scam and protect your information.

Australia’s national carrier, Qantas, has become the latest target of cybercriminals, and experts warn that millions of customers could now be at risk of phishing and scam attacks. While Qantas has assured customers that passwords, credit-card details, and passports were not included in the compromised files, the leaked data does include names, phone numbers, emails, birthdates, and frequent-flyer numbers - more than enough to fuel an onslaught of phishing, identity-theft, a