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News.com.au
3 days ago
- General
- News.com.au
‘Alarming' AI powered scams targeting Australians
Tech Guide Editor Stephen Fenech discusses the latest AI powered scams and how Australians can tackle the issue and protect their data. 'This is alarming … some of the methods of scams has really gone up to another level thanks to AI,' Mr Fenech told Sky News Australia. 'A lot of people have unfortunately given up their details … and their accounts have been compromised. 'Make sure you've got the latest version of all that software because if you don't have that protection, you could easily be led to these sites.'
Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Sky News AU
‘Alarming' AI powered scams targeting Australians
Tech Guide Editor Stephen Fenech discusses the latest AI powered scams and how Australians can tackle the issue and protect their data. 'This is alarming … some of the methods of scams has really gone up to another level thanks to AI,' Mr Fenech told Sky News Australia. 'A lot of people have unfortunately given up their details … and their accounts have been compromised. 'Make sure you've got the latest version of all that software because if you don't have that protection, you could easily be led to these sites.'
9 News
05-05-2025
- Business
- 9 News
Retailers accepting trade ins for old gadgets as Aussies turn to refurbished tech
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Old tech gadgets could be the key to both making and saving money, a tech expert has advised. Australians are turning to refurbished technology to ease their cost of living burden and it has created a significant market for second-hand devices including tablets and smartphones. "There's a huge ecosystem now of refurbished products and we're finding that a lot of products actually hold their value," Stephen French from Tech Guide said. Australians are turning to refurbished technology to ease their cost of living burden and it has created a significant market for second-hand devices including tablets and smartphones. (Nine) In response to demand, major retailers like JB Hi-Fi, the Good Guys and Officeworks are streamlining the process, setting up online assessments for phones, laptops, smart watches, gaming consoles and more, allowing customers to send their old tech in free of charge. Brisbane mum Brittany Rogerson told 9News it was an appealing alternative to consumer-to-consumer sales through platforms such as Facebook Marketplace. "I really don't like Facebook Marketplace with all the scams that are happening right now, I also don't really like meeting up with people," Rogerson said. Fenech warned that selling direct to other consumers would likely be more lucrative. "You're gonna get a better experience through a store when you do the trading but you're gonna get less money than you would if you sold it privately," he said. Devices in poor condition can still be eligible. Cost of Living national Technology Consumer CONTACT US
