How to keep your identity safe online

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Every year millions of people fall victim to data breaches and identity theft and, chances are, you are one of them. Earlier this year, the private and personal information of more than 1.5 billion Facebook users was listed for sale on a hacker forum. While there have been some questions about the veracity of this […]

Why you should use a password manager to protect your digital data

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Nobody likes passwords but they’re a fact of life. While some tech companies have tried to kill them off with fingerprints and face-scanning technology, neither are perfect and many still resort back to the trusty (but frustrating) password. Most humans do not have the time or inclination to change their passwords fast enough to thwart […]

Government’s cyber-security strategy is welcome but business owners still need to take responsibility for their own security

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Key takeaways Australia’s Cyber-Security Strategy 2020 is a broad plan by the Federal Government to protect the nation from cyber-criminals but business owners ultimately need to take responsibility for their own cyber-security. Experts say cyber incidents targeting small, medium and large Australian businesses can cost the economy up to $29 billion/year. The Federal Government’s helpdesk […]

Poor email security can leave you vulnerable to cyber attacks

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Key takeaways Emails are the most versatile of all online business tools we can access from our computers, through the web and on our mobile devices. But that also makes it one of the most at-risk tools and highly susceptible to attacks. One of the main forms of attacks is through “phishing” – an attack […]