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Medibank hackers dump fresh customer data on dark web

‘There is (sic) some more records for everybody to know.’

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Law firm Maurice Blackburn is reviewing whether to seek compensation for Medibank customers. (Diego Fedele/AAP PHOTOS)

Why Medibank won’t be paying a ransom to hackers who stole customer data

Australia’s largest insurer says almost 500,000 health claims were accessed, along with the personal details of 9.7 million former and current customers.

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Medibank says it's been advised that paying a ransom would not ensure customer data is returned. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Urgent warning to Google Chrome users over alarming security flaw

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File image of a smartphone with Google Chrome app.

Buy now, pay later services Afterpay and LatitudePay hit by scam texts

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Close up of a young woman's hand typing text message on her smartphone. African young woman is typing on touch screen mobile phone. Close up of female hand texting a message phone outdoor.

Delete them immediately: Security alert issued over malicious Android apps

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Logos: Smartphone logging into social media with password.

Revenge porn abuse doubles among young Aussies, as new campaign unveiled

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The eSafety Commissioner is looking to engage with gen Z, who might not report revenge porn.