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The Census is over. The scams are just getting started.
16.08.26 14:42
Got a text about your Census? The ABS never asks for bank details, passwords or a fine. Here's how to tell real Census contact from a scam, in plain English.
Partnered Health confirmed a breach across 21 clinics. Medical notes and Medicare details were taken. What was exposed, why it's different, and what to do now.
ALS Global breach update: stolen data now published online
25.06.26 09:28
The ALS Global breach has escalated — the Aur0ra ransomware group has published the stolen data, now confirmed by ALS. Exposed: plain-text passwords, passport scans, bank details and payroll records. Here's what it means if you're affected, and the steps to protect yourself today.
What is a "hashed" password? (explained without the jargon)
22.06.26 11:12
If you've ever read a data breach notice, you've probably seen a line like: "The good news is that passwords were hashed." It's meant to be reassuring — but if you don't know what "hashed" means, it just sounds like more tech-speak.
So let's clear it up properly, in plain English...
An Australian giant in the crosshairs: what the ALS Global ransomware claim means for you
22.06.26 09:59
Ransomware group Aurora has listed ALS Global — an ASX-listed Brisbane testing giant — on its leak site, claiming stolen data. It's unverified for now, but it's a reminder your data lives in companies you've never directly used. Here's what it means and the simple steps to protect yourself.