Australian super system caught unprepared for cyber attack
Banks, telcos and social media platforms are required to protect Australians from scams, but the super industry is exempt
Data Privacy and Safety
‘What was stolen?’ Victim of IVF data hack says company has kept them in the dark
Genea patient claims poor communication following hack of extremely sensitive health data.
Major data breaches go from rare to routine
A cybersecurity firm warns that Australian businesses must do better.
Why aren’t businesses doing more to stop us from getting scammed?
A new CHOICE report reveals four out of five scam victims received no warning before transferring money to a scammer.
Heartless romance scammers exploiting people with disability
Those looking for love and living with disability are being hit hard by scams. CHOICE investigates, with tips for staying safe.
How to check if a text or email is a scam
Received a message that looks a bit suspicious? Here’s how to verify if it’s authentic or the work of a scammer.
Five steps to take if you’ve been scammed
Think you might’ve fallen foul of a scam? Find out how to report and limit your losses.
AI voice scams: What you need to know
With the latest phone scams, it’s even harder to spot fact from fake.
What is the MediSecure breach and how does it affect you?
The breach is bigger than the Optus leak and includes sensitive information
Why does a business I left years ago still have my data?
Businesses are supposed to delete your personal info after you’re no longer a customer, but that doesn’t seem to be happening.