There's a world class Kiwi software package that's popular enough, but deserves to be even more so, and that's the MailWasher PRO client for Windows, which provides a strong first line of defence against spam, malware, ransomware and and other unwanted mail. Right now, there's a Black Friday sale lasting until Monday 26 November that you really should consider.

(CORRECTION: Please note that this article contains corrections and clarifications at the end of the story.) The powers-that-be at Singtel Optus may think they are being mighty smart by sending unsolicited text messages to all and sundry to try and sell their mouldy mobile plans. In that, they are dead wrong. 

Online marketplace Service Seeking has been fined $50,400 by the Australian Communications and Media Authority for sending SMS messages without consent, for failing to clearly identify who authorised them and for not including an unsubscribe option.