‘Scam-in-a-box’: MyGov suspends thousands of accounts linked to dark web fraud kits Exclusive: Scams utilise phishing attacks on Centrelink, ATO and Medicare accounts using obtained login details The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2023
"Participate in the Chandrayaan 3 Maha Quiz on MyGov.in," ISRO Chief Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chief S Somnath on Monday gave a special message and urged the people to participate in the Chandrayaan 3 Maha Quiz, on government site MyGov.in and celebrate the historic lunar landing. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 25, 2023
A sign of the times: Australia moves towards digital statutory declarations The federal government will accept electronic signatures and video link witnessing from next year The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2023
The $500 million ATO fraud highlights flaws in the myGov ID system. Here's how to keep your data safe The Australian Tax Office (ATO) paid out more than half a billion dollars to cyber criminals between July 2021 and February 2023, according to an ABC report. The Conversation · Jul 27, 2023
Four social media agencies chosen to popularise govt campaigns: Thakur in LS The government has chosen four agencies to work with social media influencers for content about government schemes and campaigns, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. Newslaundry · Jul 25, 2023
No payment, no tender, just an ‘opportunity’: Untangling the BeerBiceps collab with Modi ministers At a time when likes and shares influence political backgrounds as much as on-ground campaigns, the past fortnight bore witness to an unprecedented event. It was a collaboration, or perhaps a coalescence, of two realms that have stirred adoration and vitriol in equal measure – politics and influencer marketing. Newslaundry · Jun 27, 2023
EOFY to bring expected spike in tax scams Cybercriminals are poised to take advantage of tax time, with the government urging Australians to be on alert for scams. The New Daily · Jun 6, 2023
Thinking of paying off your HECS debt before indexation? The ATO says you better do it today More than 3 million Australians will have their HECS-HELP debts indexed at 7.1 per cent come June 1. ABC News · May 23, 2023
Watch: Budget scams, Major house fire, Sideline ban Watch: Just hours after the Budget was handed down, scammers began targeting Australians through text message links that appear to come from MyGov. 30 The New Daily · May 10, 2023
Urgent warning amid spike in budget scam texts Scammers are using the federal budget to target financially stressed Australians, with a wave of deceitful texts prompting a warning. The New Daily · May 10, 2023
Ask the Expert: How flexible is your super? Tips for a more comfortable retirement The tools are there to help you prioritise your super goals, and then finding the best way to achieve them. The New Daily · Apr 30, 2023
HECS-HELP indexation is forecast to be higher this year. Is it still a 'good debt'? Student debts are expected to go up by 7 per cent on June 1. If you've got a higher education debt, here's what you need to know. ABC News · Apr 12, 2023
Growing calls for student HECS-HELP loan indexation to be abolished as inflation sends debts soaring A growing chorus of university graduates is calling for an overhaul of the HECS-HELP debt system, as loan amounts balloon due to high inflation. ABC News · Apr 2, 2023
Scammers can slip fake texts into legitimate SMS threads. Will a government crackdown stop them? Are you tired of receiving SMS scams pretending to be from Australia Post, the tax office, MyGov and banks? You’re not alone. Each year, thousands of Australians fall victim to SMS scams. And losses have surged in recent years. The Conversation · Mar 20, 2023
The Conversation · Mar 8, 2023 My kids are behind with their vaccines. How do they catch up? The vast majority of Australian children are up-to-date with their vaccines. But vaccination rates have dipped slightly over the past few years.
The New Daily · Feb 27, 2023 Australians urged to claim $16 billion in lost superannuation – here’s how Australians are being urged to reclaim more than $16 billion worth of lost superannuation that’s collecting dust in the coffers of funds.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 14, 2023 ‘Lovers and myGov-ers’: the best and worst Valentine’s Day PR stunts Roses are red, violets are blue, if you’re cashing in on the love, the joke may be on you
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2023 MyGov app facing overhaul to centralise online identification Audit review of government tool housing Medicare and Centrelink services recommends significant changes
ABC News · Jan 31, 2023 Drivers licences, births and deaths and the census could feature in myGov expansion The federal government flags significant changes to its myGov platform, recognising the service is now "critical national infrastructure" like roads, hospitals or the power grid.
AAP · Jan 31, 2023 Digital wallet for government services on the cards An audit into the myGov app, which houses services like Medicare and Centrelink, has recommended making it a one-stop digital wallet for identification.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 22, 2023 MP calls for action on crime in ‘under siege’ town – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jan 4, 2023 Enough with the year-in-review app alerts: here are the online habits I really want to track in 2023 Annual wraps remind me I’m tethered to my phone like a sad puppy. So give me a round-up from the app with the plainest of truths
The Times of India · Dec 25, 2022 India has become 5th largest economy in 2022: PM Modi in last Mann ki Baat of year NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the last Mann Ki Baat of the year 2022 and said that this year, the country had become the world's fifth largest economy.
ABC News · Dec 17, 2022 Fake myGov profiles are being used to hack ATO accounts. Sue found this out the hard way A routine meeting with her accountant turned into a nightmare for Sue. The retiree is a model citizen for digital security hygiene, but her caution wasn't enough to protect her identity from hackers exploiting this loophole.
The New Daily · Dec 5, 2022 Simple myGov change becomes quantum leap as digital services rebooted A new myGov mobile app has been hailed as a major but belated overhaul by Bill Shorten as an inquiry looms into government digital services, lobbying and