Apr 30, 2026 | Scam Alerts
On 9 April 2026, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) released new guidance on the cyber security impact of frontier AI models. The key message was clear: AI is no longer just assisting attacks — it can now link multiple steps together into full attack flows. For...
Apr 30, 2026 | Scam Alerts
If you’ve received a random WhatsApp message offering flexible work, high pay, and “no experience needed,” you’re not alone. Across Australia, job seekers, students, and new migrants are being approached by unknown international numbers with offers that look...
Apr 30, 2026 | Scam Alerts
Delivery scams have evolved well beyond obvious “missed parcel” messages. In Australia, after Australia Post-style impersonation, courier brands like Toll Group and DHL are now among the most frequently abused. The reason is simple: people are ordering online more...
Apr 29, 2026 | Scam Alerts
Medicare-related scams in Australia are highly targeted and time-sensitive. Messages pretending to be from Services Australia often arrive right after a GP visit or around the end of the financial year (EOFY)—when people expect rebates, updates, or account activity....
Apr 29, 2026 | Scam Alerts
Bank impersonation scams in Australia have become more precise, more localised, and far more convincing in 2026. Messages claiming to be from Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CommBank), National Australia Bank (NAB), Westpac, or ANZ are now designed to blend seamlessly...
Apr 29, 2026 | Scam, Scam Alerts
Every year between April and June, Australians receive a flood of fake messages claiming to be from myGov or the Australian Taxation Office. In 2026, these scams have become harder to detect and the timing is not accidental. Tax time creates the perfect psychological...
