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Your MoneyCommentsPremiumCentrelink shares how to avoid becoming victim of scams

West Australians using the myGov service have been warned to remain alert following a sharp rise in identity theft, with the data pinched being used to redirect pension payments to scammers’ accounts.

Nick Bruining

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumCunning tricks used by hackers to steal Perth man’s pension

Jeff Pollard is no fool when it comes to online safety. But his ordeal proves even the security-savvy can get caught out. Here’s how the scammers did it and why you need to remain vigilant.

Nick Bruining

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Making myGov even more secure

We need to protect ourselves as best we can because data is the new hot commodity. The black market works on stolen information.

Bill Shorten

The NightlyHackers threaten to release Trump, Harris phone numbers

A hacker is threatening to release the private call logs of President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris if one of the world’s largest telecommunications companies doesn’t respond.

Kristin Shorten

Small BusinessCommentsPremiumHoley Moley cyber attack as hackers target smaller firms

A flurry of ransomware attacks that hit the owner of Holey Moley, an aged care facility and a trucking business should serve as a warning that companies of all sizes need to be vigilant, says one expert.

Simone Grogan

Cyber securityPremiumPerth expert reveals bombshell tip on keeping passwords safe

A Perth security and privacy expert says regularly changing passwords is actually making it easier for hackers to gain access to accounts and personal information.

Cyber securityPremiumPerth suburbs among highest fraud transactions in Australia

A major bank has revealed which Perth suburbs are the hardest hit by attempted fraudulent transactions in the country.

Laura Pond

Federal politicsCommentsPremiumSmart devices face tougher cybersecurity rules under new law

All smart devices including watches, fridges and televisions would have to meet minimum cybersecurity standards under new laws the Government hopes will better protect Australians and businesses.

Katina Curtis

CRIMECommentsPremiumThe Perth suburbs where scammers are cashing in

West Australians are falling victim to scammers more than any other state, according to new data from a major bank, with residents in some suburbs losing out the most.

Lauren Price

RetailCommentsPremiumHardware chain Total Tools hit with a major data leak

Metcash-owned hardware chain Total Tools says it is working with cyber specialists following a major data leak believed to have impacted nearly 40,000 customers.

Cheyanne Enciso

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Glenn MurrayCommentsPremium
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Cyberthreat seriously risks national security

Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly vital to Australia’s future, yet it remains an overlooked career choice for many students.

Glenn Murray

The West Australian exclusive
The West Australian exclusive
Federal politicsCommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Cyberspies set up in Perth to protect Australia’s secrets

Perth is getting a whole lot spookier after Defence Minister Richard Marles opened the first Australian Signals Directorate office outside of Canberra during the cabinet’s visit to WA.

Katina Curtis

cyber securityPremiumGlobal internet outage disrupts flights, medical services

A colossal internet failure disrupted flights, trains, medical services and media outlets across the world on Friday.

Bethany Hiatt

GalleryCommentsIN PICTURES: The global IT outage

A global IT outage is affecting businesses and media outlets across Australia forcing some to shut their doors for the day.

Artemisia Blythe

cyber securityPremiumHow to prevent sickening tradie scam hurting WA wallets

Cruel scammers are using popular ‘find-a-tradie’ sites to steal thousands of dollars in building deposits from West Australians by impersonating legitimate businesses.

Caleb Runciman

CyberattackCommentsPremiumStolen data from medical institute published by hackers

Data stolen from one of Perth’s most celebrated medical centres has been published on the dark web after the institute did not pay a $750,000 ransom, hackers claim.

Your MoneyCommentsPremiumHow a Your Money reader took down Centrelink scammers

A new phishing scam targeting seniors and identified by a Your Money reader has triggered a renewed warning from WA Police after enquiries by The West Australian prompted a shut down order.

Nick Bruining

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Iluka fends off cyber hack following fiery China speech

Iluka Resources was targeted in an attempted hack, understood to be from China, not long after the miner’s boss accused China of rigging the rare earths market.

Adrian Rauso

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The West Australian exclusive
Ransomware and deepfakes loom large as cyber threats

The Australian Army’s former Information Warfare chief believes ransomware drills, a culture of accountability and good old-fashioned phone calls would go a long way in shielding businesses from cyber crime. 

Simone Grogan

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‘Wakeup call’: Privacy umpire sues Medibank over cyber hack

Medibank will defend legal action brought by the Australian Information Commissioner alleging the insurer “seriously interfered” with the privacy of 9.7 million people by not protecting their data.

Simone Grogan

WA newsCommentsPremium‘Constant threat’ of cyber attacks on local governments

Local governments need to better protect themselves against cyber security threats, the Auditor General says.

Gabrielle Becerra Mellet

Cyber securityTicketmaster hack allegedly steals personal data of 560m

A hacking group claims to have stolen the personal details and payment information of 560 million Ticketmaster users.

Max Corstorphan

BankingCommentsPremiumBanks claim early credit as scam losses ease

Australian banks claiming success with belated efforts to stop internet scammers swindling customers.

Neale Prior

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Qantas says frequent flyer bungle not a cyber incident

Qantas is hosing down scam fears after thousands of users of its mobile phone app were shown sensitive information about its frequent flyer program members.

Neale Prior and David Johns