AI deepfake scams ‘an emergency in the making’ as ASIC reports rise in false investment endorsements
Scammers are using impersonations of celebrities, politicians and trusted public figures to promote fake investment schemes, with the…
Canberra Grammar School investigating after male students shared content ranking female students
A prestigious Canberra private school is investigating after male students created a list ranking the appearance of female…
Young male victims of sextortion share their experience
Jack thought he’d met a potential date on Hinge. Turns out he’d matched with his blackmailer. “I matched…
Conspiracy theories about AusAlert test spreading online
The upcoming test of Australia’s new national mobile alert system has led to false claims and conspiracy theories…
Allan government proposes new laws to target big tech and online trolls
A cyber safety expert says a new plan to fight online trolls highlights the Victorian government’s lack of…
World Rugby report reveals surge in online abuse at women’s World Cup
The service put in place by World Rugby is one of many run by third-party organisations that now…
Meta says it’s facing $1.4T in penalties in teen mental health case — sum equal to tech giant’s valuation
If four of the states suing Meta for allegedly fueling a teen mental health crisis prevail in their…
Illawarra man pleads guilty to offensive online comment about Anthony Albanese
An Illawarra man has pleaded guilty to making an offensive online statement towards Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese,…
How Saurabh Bothra built a yoga community around a 5-minute mantra
“Even if you start with 5 minutes, it’s a great way to learn to show up. Before focussing…
One-legged China teen boy dreams of basketball glory, practising with a crutch made by dad
A one-legged teenage boy from a mountainous village in southwestern China has gone viral on social media for…
Scottish FA condemns ‘vigilantism’ after referee’s details leak online for controversial penalty
The referee who awarded Celtic a controversial penalty in their 3-2 win over Motherwell in the Premiership title…
Billie Eilish responds to backlash over ‘eating meat is inherently wrong’
“If that footage was hard for u to watch, I encourage u to pls take a look at…