The Archive
The Archive
How-to
How to check if an AirTag or tracker is following you
iPhone and Android can warn you when someone else's AirTag or tracker is moving with you. Here's how to turn the alerts on, find it and disable it.
Hacking
Zammad helpdesk bugs land on CISA KEV list
CISA added Zammad CVE-2026-102489 and CVE-2026-102490 to KEV after DIVD reported session and privilege-escalation flaws under attack.
Hacking
Qilin claims Chadwick Switchboards data leak
Qilin says it stole and published data from NSW maker Chadwick Switchboards, Cyber Daily reported on 16 October. Chadwick hasn't confirmed a breach.
Hacking
WordPress CVE-2026-87902 joins CISA KEV list
WordPress shipped 7.1.2 for an unauthenticated file-inclusion bug that can lead to code execution. CISA put it on the KEV list.
Hacking
BOQ warns of "Peter Steel" fraud team scam calls
BOQ's October alert says scam callers posing as its fraud team, often as "Peter Steel", are after card details, one-time PINs and app codes.
How-to
How to turn on iPhone's new scam and theft protections
iOS 27, out since 14 September, adds Impersonation Risk Detection to help apps spot a scam. How to turn it on, plus Stolen Device Protection.
How-to
How to back up your phone before something goes wrong
A lost or broken phone shouldn't cost you your photos and messages. Here's how to turn on iPhone and Android backups and check they actually work.
How-to
How to turn on Android's theft protection features
Android can lock a snatched phone on its own, or from any browser at android.com/lock. Where to find Theft protection and what its 5 main switches do.
Hacking
The Gentlemen ransomware hits SES unit and Qld school
Mandurah SES and All Souls St Gabriels School confirm cyber incidents after The Gentlemen ransomware gang listed them on its leak site in October.
How-to
How to move your ATO payments off a credit card
The ATO will keep taking credit cards until 30 June 2027. How to pay by BPAY or bank transfer instead, find your PRN and move a payment plan.
How-to
How to sign in to myGov with a passkey instead of a password
A myGov passkey uses your face, fingerprint or PIN, so there's no password to steal. You can have up to 3. How to set one up and sign in with it.