Today's reality is we have the entire world in the palm of our hand and now our children are growing up in this digital reality. By age sixteen, most Australian kids have their own devices, with some as young as…
Checking your bank account in a café or sending a quick work email from the airport all seems harmless. Yet in these everyday moments, your sensitive data could be more exposed than you think. From identity theft to convincing phishing…
In the lands of cybersecurity, being "pretty sure" is pretty dangerous. Like many of us, Sarah considered herself tech-savvy since she used a computer daily for work, shopped online regularly, and even helped her parents set up their smart TV.…
From online banking, shopping and social media to video calls with grandchildren, the internet is an integral part of our daily lives. Our homes are becoming smarter with Internet of Things (IoT) devices like thermostats, speakers, security cameras, fridges and…
Remember when we first started using computers and smartphones? The excitement of notification pings, customising our Myspace page and fearlessly clicking on flashing banners, certain we’d won an amazing prize. When our biggest security concern was making sure no one…
Laptops and smartphones have become extensions of ourselves, always within reach. With this constant connection comes the need for constant protection, so if you’re not already, it’s time to prioritise your online security. Studies show that 90% of successful cyberattacks…
We know algorithms are a part of how technology works, but what exactly are they? You could compare it to the step-by-step instructions of a recipe that tell computers how to solve problems or perform tasks. The recipe provides the…
Our methods of protecting information delivery and verifying a sender’s identity have truly evolved from wax sealed documents and registered post with our digital age. Encryption has become a necessity now, since each of us share vast amounts of personal…
Every time we use the internet, we leave behind digital footprints of our activities, much like dropping a breadcrumb trail to find our way back in the forest. From social media posts to online purchases, every interaction is stored in…
Our passwords are one thing that keeps digital predators out of our online accounts. However, in today’s world of cyber attacks and hacking scams, even a regularly changed password isn’t enough to keep our accounts secure (although it’s still important…