Aus Security Blog — Privacy
Ghost Tap: The NFC Scam Draining Australian Bank Accounts
Your card never left your wallet. Your money did. Ghost Tap is the NFC relay scam letting criminals make contactless purchases with your card in real time — here's exactly how it works and how to stop it.
The $12.5 Billion Threat: Why Australian Business Travellers Are Prime Targets for Corporate Espionage
ASIO's 2025Â report reveals espionage cost Australia $12.5 billion in 2023-24. Mining executives, defence contractors, and corporate travellers are being targeted through hotel room infiltration, juice jacking, and WiFi interception. Learn how Northern Minerals lost geological data worth millions, and discover the essential security kit every Australian business traveller needs: Faraday bags, USB data blockers, and Pelican cases.
Is That AirTag Yours? Detecting & Dealing with Unwanted Trackers
Bluetooth trackers like Apple AirTags and Tiles have become incredibly popular. They offer a convenient way to keep track of keys, wallets, luggage, and even pets. Their small size, long battery life, and clever use of crowdsourced location networks make them genuinely useful gadgets in our busy lives. However, the very technology that makes them effective has also led to discussions and concerns here in Australia about privacy and the potential for misuse.
Faraday Bags Explained: How They Work and Why You Need One
Faraday bags have become an indispensable tool for safeguarding digital devices. Whether you’re looking to block wireless signals, protect against electromagnetic interference (EMI), or ensure your device remains secure from tracking and hacking, Faraday bags offer a versatile and effective solution.
Is Your Car Spying on You? The Unsettling Truth About Automotive Data Collection
Our cars have become more than just modes of transportation. They’re now sophisticated computers on wheels, capable of collecting, processing, and transmitting vast amounts of data about us and our driving habits.