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Phil Muncaster • 27 Jan 2026 • 5 min. read
Digital Security
Drowning in spam or scam emails? Here’s probably why
Kids Online
Children and chatbots: What parents should know
Scams
Common Apple Pay scams, and how to stay safe
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 Muncaster • 27 Jan 2026
As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development
Phil Muncaster • 23 Jan 2026
Here’s how the most common scams targeting Apple Pay users work and what you can do to stay one step ahead
Phil Muncaster • 22 Jan 2026
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 Bravo • 20 Jan 2026
Social Media
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 Muncaster • 16 Jan 2026
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 Anscombe • 14 Jan 2026
Privacy
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 Muncaster • 13 Jan 2026
Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself
Reusing passwords may feel like a harmless shortcut – until a single breach opens the door to multiple accounts
Christian Ali Bravo • 08 Jan 2026
A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?
Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to follow.
Phil Muncaster • 23 Dec 2025