Applications sourced from alternative sources to official app stores are known as ‘sideloaded apps’. Sideloaded parental control apps differ from those in the Google Play or Apple App Store because they are not bound by protective regulatory and vetting processes. A comparative analysis of apps has raised significant concerns, particularly about sideloaded parental [...]

Cybercriminals are starting to target password managers to gain access to important digital accounts. A recent report, Picus Security's Red Report 2025 revealed there have been three attacks in the last year and that 25% of malware now targets credentials in password managers, a three-fold increase from last year. This finding comes from [...]

Australians are being urged to educate themselves about their vehicle safety with privacy database, Privacy4Cars. By entering the vehicle's VIN number, Privacy4Cards generates a free Vehicle Privacy Report (VPR) that allows consumers to check the privacy credentials of their vehicle, including whether it stores personal data, location information, phone data synced via Bluetooth, [...]

Global tech giants must tackle child sexual abuse material and pro-terror content under new standards set by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner. Starting December 22 of last year, companies like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Meta will be required to take effective measures to prevent harmful content from being stored or shared. These new standards also [...]

The federal government’s proposed ban on social media accounts for users under 16 will not require all Australians to use the digital identity scheme, according to communications officials. They noted that age verification methods will not involve the myID system (formerly GovID), and tech companies must implement measures to prevent users from bypassing the ban using virtual [...]

A critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) attacks has been found in several D-Link VPN routers. Since these models have reached their end of life, D-Link will not issue a patch and recommends users replace them with newer models. D-Link confirmed that both hardware and firmware for these devices are no longer supported. [...]

Google now provides real-time scam call alerts and warnings about hidden malware on Android devices. The Scam Detection feature is available as a public beta on Google phones from the Pixel 6 to the Pixel 9 and uses AI to detect scam call patterns. Google Play Protect offers live threat detection on the [...]

Tinder has launched a new initiative in Australia aimed at educating users about dating safety. Their national verification drive encourages users to enhance safety and build trust in online dating by becoming a Verified QT. According to Tinder, verifying your profile not only increases your chances of getting more matches but also contributes to a safer and more enjoyable [...]

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) filed civil proceedings against Medibank in the Federal Court, alleging serious interference with the privacy of approximately 9.7 million individuals. The data breach is expected to cost Medibank more than $125 million. This was due to Medibank's failure to protect their personal information, breaching Australian privacy [...]