7NEWS 7NEWS news/cyber-security
- Underage Roblox accounts sold online allow predators to bypass safety measures protecting young gamers
by Hayley Taylor on March 15, 2026 at 4:19 amOne alleged Australian predator user has been charged with 596 child abuse-related offences.
- Commonwealth Bank reports itself to police over possible $1 billion mortgage fraud scheme
by Digital Staff on February 27, 2026 at 7:02 amIf proven, it will be the largest fraud case against one of Australia’s major banks.
- PayPal reveals the eyewatering losses suffered by Aussies scammed buying concert and event tickets
by Hayley Taylor on December 28, 2025 at 11:51 pmAussies lose an average of $432 each time they are scammed buying tickets, but the losses are much worse for some.
- Young Aussies start quitting social media over age verification as Australia prepares for under-16 ban
by Katharina Loesche on December 4, 2025 at 9:15 amMillions of teenagers have started abandoning the platforms over separate concerns.
- Social media ban: Minimising loss for under 16s before restrictions take effect
by Hayley Taylor on December 2, 2025 at 10:54 pmHere’s how to help youngsters who face losing access to online communities and cherished memories.
- Parents’ guide to the social media ban: how to talk to your kids about the under 16s restrictions
by Hayley Taylor on November 29, 2025 at 10:19 amEverything a parent or caregiver needs to feel confident discussing the looming changes with their children.
- Perth hacker Michael Clapsis jailed after stealing intimate images and videos, and creating fake Qantas Wi-Fi
by Cassidy Mosconi on November 28, 2025 at 8:07 pmThe 44-year-old man held his head in his hands as he was sentenced.
- Under 16s social media ban: Your ultimate guide to navigating new restrictions
by Hayley Taylor on November 27, 2025 at 6:25 amWhen, how, why and to whom the restrictions apply.
- Australians warned about rising parcel and online marketplace scams ahead of Christmas
by Katharina Loesche on November 12, 2025 at 3:02 amFake messages and QR codes impersonating Australia Post are being used to steal personal and financial information.
- Prince Harry blasts social media companies in podcast interview
by Tony Jones on October 30, 2025 at 2:25 amThe royal also revealed whether he had plans to become a US citizen.
- Australian Facebook users can claim their stake of $50 million payment program after Cambridge Analytica breach
by Freddy Pawle on October 27, 2025 at 5:16 amHere’s how to find out if you’re eligible for a cash payment.
- Hackers targeting Aussie kids through social media and online games such as Minecraft and Roblox
by Georgia Holland, Digital Staff on October 19, 2025 at 8:35 amChildren are being tricked into downloading software, often related to popular games like Minecraft and Roblox.
- Dodo and iPrimus customers warned of major hack on parent company Vocus
by Freddy Pawle on October 19, 2025 at 6:24 amAbout 1600 customers have been affected.
- Cybercrimes triple in horror year for large businesses
by Grace Crivellaro on October 14, 2025 at 1:32 amA new report reveals cybercrime is costing some businesses more than $200,000 a year.
- Qantas could face ‘very serious penalties’ over major data leak tied to Salesforce ransom
by Jack Gramenz and Callum Godde on October 13, 2025 at 3:46 amMillions of the flying kangaroo’s customers had their personal information shared online.
