What is a ghost store, and how can you avoid them?
It’s always a time for a bargain, but what happens when a sale is too good? You might be staring down the barrel of a ghost store.
Security news & reviews
Security plays a big part in our world, and Pickr spends a lot of time covering it. From news about the latest happenings in security products and research, to detailed how-to articles explaining how not to get caught in a scam and more, you'll find plenty of info in our security stories.
Latest in security
Australian sites part of a misinformation effort breaking search
A concentrated effort to affect search means Google is amplifying lies and misinformation online unwittingly. What’s going on?
Ring brings 4K to the door with 4K doorbell, floodlight
You might think you don’t need 4K beyond your TV or camera, but 4K in security means a bigger picture to see who’s dropping by.
Reolink Altas 2K security camera reviewed: a solid challenger
You’ve probably never heard of the brand, but the Reolink Altas makes a case for why it’s worth thinking about, offering value and longevity in a cloud-less camera.
Bitdefender focuses security on creators, influencers
If you fancy yourself as someone with a bit of influence and are concerned by security risks, there may be a new style of security solution on the way.
Qantas hit with cyber breach, what’s at risk
Frequent flyers could soon be frequently scammed, or a little more than normal, as Qantas reports a breach on a platform with the records of roughly six million customers.
Criminals turn to mystery boxes for scam subscriptions
Scammers are out to steal from you, and a recent push by criminals could see the theft keep going after you’ve been tricked by a mystery.
How to identify a bad password
If you use the word password, the numbers 1234, or a pet’s name, you have a bad password. How do you make a good password?
Where’s the outrage for one of Australia’s worst data breaches?
Mid-February saw what could be one of the country’s biggest data breaches, eroding doctor-patient confidentiality and sending it elsewhere. And yet the government remains silent.
Australian IVF group Genea sees data breach, what should customers do
Another data breach has hit a big Australian company, and while no one has claimed responsibility, the damage could be pretty severe. What should people do if they’re concerned?
