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Employees need 'Phishing' awareness

Employees need ‘Phishing’ awareness

A recent report has revealed that in 2013 over 300 million dollars was stolen by cyber criminals from banks across the world…all by sending phishing emails to bank employees which captured information that allowed the criminals to access accounts. While the findings of this report related to banks mostly in Russia and other countries including the U.S.A, it does sent[Read More…]

Twitter loves sport in Australia

Twitter loves sport in Australia

Social networking giant Twitter has undergone a few changes in Australia, specifically to cater for our love of sport. So what does this mean and how will it change the way we keep tabs on the Cricket World Cup?  I spoke to Danny Keens from Twitter Australia to find out what’s new. Listen below. For more information on how you[Read More…]

The Key to staying safe online in 2015

The Key to staying safe online in 2015

Australians have become a big target for cyber criminals with Malicious URLs, Malware infections and Mobile threats on the increase throughout last year. Internet security company Trend Micro has just released it’s full 2014 online security landscape report which indicates a sharp rise in malicious activity – all the more reason to ensure you are fully protected (and educated) about these threats. Today I[Read More…]

How safe will the internet be in 2015?

How safe will the internet be in 2015?

How safe is the Internet?  What are the threats?  What are cyber criminals doing that I should know about? These are all very valid questions that all Internet connected users should be asking themselves…and seeking out answers to. A good place to start is Trend Micro’s Cybersecurity predictions report for 2015 which outlines some of the very real threats and emerging trends[Read More…]

National Telework Week - Interview with Microsoft on working away from the office

National Telework Week – Interview with Microsoft on working away from the office

A  Microsoft survey in late 2013 revealed that Australians want to embrace new ways of working…but their workplaces are holding them back. The idea behind teleworking is that with technology today, many people could get their work done, without always have to go to work – the idea being that work is something you do, not necessarily somewhere you go.[Read More…]