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OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

OfferUp scammers are out in force: Here’s what you should know

The mobile marketplace app has a growing number of users, but not all of them are genuine. Watch out for these common scams.

Phil Muncaster04 Feb 2026


A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

A slippery slope: Beware of Winter Olympics scams and other cyberthreats

It’s snow joke – sporting events are a big draw for cybercriminals. Make sure you’re not on the losing side by following these best practices.

Phil Muncaster02 Feb 2026


Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why

Has your inbox recently been deluged with unwanted and even outright malicious messages? Here are 10 possible reasons – and how to stem the tide.

Phil Muncaster27 Jan 2026


Children and chatbots: What parents should know

Children and chatbots: What parents should know

Children and chatbots: What parents should know

As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development

Phil Muncaster23 Jan 2026


Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe

Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead

Phil Muncaster22 Jan 2026


Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Old habits die hard: 2025’s most common passwords were as predictable as ever

Once again, data shows an uncomfortable truth: the habit of choosing eminently hackable passwords is alive and well

Christian Ali Bravo20 Jan 2026


Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself

Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself

Why LinkedIn is a hunting ground for threat actors – and how to protect yourself

The business social networking site is a vast, publicly accessible database of corporate information. Don’t believe everyone on the site is who they say they are.

Phil Muncaster16 Jan 2026


Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?

Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?

Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?

Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why the question matters.

Tony Anscombe14 Jan 2026


Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

If your data is on the dark web, it’s probably only a matter of time before it’s abused for fraud or account hijacking. Here’s what to do.

Phil Muncaster13 Jan 2026