Nuisance calls: most of us have had to deal with them. They might be asking us to complete surveys, serving us cold-calling advertising for products we don’t want, or even pretending to be something they’re not.

Besides being a pure annoyance, they can also pose a tangible risk to your security, with the possibility of voice-recording scams confirmed by security experts.

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Spyware is concerning enough on your laptop or desktop computer, but with GPS capabilities, a wealth of personal information and private messages, it’s an even more terrifying prospect on your mobile device.

Tracking apps have consistently made headlines in recent years, used by everyone from disgruntled spouses and concerned parents to law enforcement.

However, they can also come packaged with otherwise-desirable apps found on the Google Play and other app stores.

Would you know if you were being tracked? Read on to find out.

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No matter how great our defences become, it seems that hackers are always a step ahead. However, with new developments in Artificial Intelligence, could security breaches become a thing of the past?

Far beyond the simple-to-detect DDOS, new attack technologies now used against websites can be very difficult to differentiate from normal user activity.

Suspicious usage patterns are becoming ever more stealthy, leaving cybersecurity experts worried that we may be nearing the limits of human ability to predict and uncover attacks before they strike.

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You’ve splashed out on a gaming powerhouse, capable of rendering the latest titles in Ultra. You’ve also got hundreds – even thousands – of dollars and hours invested in your Steam or Origin account.

Sound like you? Congratulations, you’re one of the most sought-after targets for hackers. Online gaming accounts now hold a wealth of personal information, including credit card details and other identifying information.

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Having private data leaked publicly is annoying when all you need do is change a password, but for some it can be far more serious.

With Australia, the latest country to add Data Breach Notification laws, we look at the effectiveness of such measures for people at risk of serious harm.

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