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Grindr is being used to coordinate homophobic attacks

2024/7/23
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ACT police are searching for a group responsible for two separate attacks on men, lured to locations through Grindr. We ask what you can do to keep yourself safe on hook-up apps.

And internet blackouts remain in force in Bangladesh, after deadly protests fuelled by high youth unemployment killed at least 114 people. 

Plus, how much do you think your private data is worth? The data stolen from Medisecure has been sold on the dark web for a price that might surprise you.

Guests:

  • Acting Commander Richard Breiner, ACT Policing
  • Eloise Layard, manager of LGBTQ+ Health Programs at ACON
  • Ange Lavoipierre, ABC's national technology reporter