Cybersecurity

Exploring the truth behind the “Dead Internet Theory”

Recently, online media outlets and academics have explored the truth behind what’s called “the Dead Internet Theory”. The theory claims internet traffic, social media content  and articles are predominantly being generated by automated bots or accounts run by AI, instead of humans. Story supplied by 4ZZZ Image: Image Credit: Kohji Asakawa / Pixabay Produced By: …

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Virtual Kidnappings

The NSW Police Force is urging the community to be on high alert for ‘virtual kidnapping’ scams, that continue to target international students across the state. Three incidents of virtual kidnapping have been referred to the NSW State Crime Command’s Robbery and Serious Crime Squad, in the month of October already. It’s a crime mainly …

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Government latest plans to clampdown text messages scams

Thousands of Australians fall prey to text message scams every year. According to Dan Halpin, the chief executive of Cybertraces, our friendly nature and cash availability could explain why we are an easy target for international crime syndicates. Last year, Scamwatch reported a staggering $28 million loss, nearly triple the amount from 2020. To put …

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