Telstra has launched a new security feature, Device Security Essentials, to help protect is customers from cyber threats. The free service, powered by McAfee, offers mobile customers enhanced online protection, including Wi-Fi scanning for insecure networks, safe browsing alerts, and device security checks. A recent Telstra survey reveals that 86% of Australians are concerned about cybercrime, with many changing how[Read More…]
New data from Telstra reveals scammers are most active on weekends and early mornings. Cyber experts reporting that Australians are often targeted on Fridays and Saturdays, with Telstra blocking 11% more scams on these days compared to others. Scammers also prefer striking between 1am and 4am, aiming to catch people off-guard. Text messages are their favoured method, with Telstra’s Cleaner[Read More…]
I recently spoke with Telstra retail executive Jana Kotatko and we talked though this and some other common myths and mobile folklore.
SMS Scams Targeting Loyalty Points and Rewards programs are on the rise…check your phone! The Australian Communications and Media Authority recently issued an alert regarding a notable rise in these fraudulent schemes that typically aim to deceive individuals into disclosing personal information or clicking on harmful links. Quite often, a clear sign of a scam is the incorrect spelling of[Read More…]
With Telstra’s 3G network scheduled to shut down on 30 June this year, you may be among the many Australian who will need to upgrade their devices to stay connected after the 3G network goes offline for good. If you’re not sure if this will impact you, Telstra has launched a free text service to let you know if you[Read More…]
