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The era of refinancing home loans

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Mortgage owners are taking advantage of cashbacks when refinancing home loans

As interest rates rise, mortgage stress continues with many struggling to pay their home loan.

But, some home owners are making sweet savings.

Finder’s latest survey shows 5% of their respondents have taken out or refinanced a home loan to snag a cashback offer.

Home loans expert, Richard Whitten from Finder tells us more.

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Qantas app privacy breach sparks urgent investigation

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Concerns arise as users report access to strangers’ personal details

Qantas, one of Australia’s leading airlines, finds itself embroiled in a concerning privacy breach as users of its mobile app report alarming incidents.

Customers accessing the app were shocked to find not their own information but instead the personal details of strangers, including names, flight details, and even boarding passes. The breach, which surfaced via social media posts, has prompted an urgent investigation by Qantas amid fears of a potential security hack.

‘I was able to access full booking details, including the ability to cancel someone’s flight to Europe.’

Reports emerged detailing how users were not only able to view strangers’ information but also manipulate bookings, change seats, and transfer points within the app.

This revelation has raised significant alarm among both Qantas customers and cybersecurity experts, highlighting the vulnerability of digital platforms to breaches of privacy and security.

A spokesperson for Qantas responded promptly, acknowledging the issue and assuring users that investigations are underway to address the breach.

The airline has vowed to provide further information as soon as possible, recognising the gravity of the situation and the importance of safeguarding customers’ personal data.

 

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‘AI’ remains the big topic in big tech

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Companies around the world are embracing artificial intelligence.

Apple has removed several generative AI apps from the App Store after an online publication discovered the apps could be used to create nonconsensual nude images.

The number of deepfake porn images and videos has rapidly grown on social media—even ensnaring unsuspecting teens as well as public figures like Taylor Swift.

Oz Sultan, the Chief Strategist with the Sultan Interactive Group joins Veronica Dudo to discuss.

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