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Category: Cyber Security
Malware hidden in images? More likely than you think
Malware, digital security There’s more to some images than meets the eye: their seemingly innocent facade can mask a sinister threat. 02 April 2024 • , 4 minutes Read Cybersecurity…
How often should you change your passwords?
Digital security And is it really the right question to ask? Here’s what else you should consider when it comes to protecting your accounts. 03 April 2024 • , 5…
The devil is in the fine print – Safe Week with Tony Anscombe
video Temu’s cash giveaway in which people were asked to hand over large amounts of personal data to the platform shines a spotlight on the data slurping practices of today’s…
7 reasons why cybercriminals want your personal data
Every time we go online, we leave a trail of data behind us. As our lives are increasingly intertwined with digital technology, our digital footprint continues to grow. Some data…
Exploring privacy risks in children’s apps
Children online Should children’s apps come with “warning labels”? Here’s how to make sure your kids’ digital playgrounds are safe places to play and learn. April 11, 2024 • ,…
Unwanted Exotic Visitors – Safe Week with Tony Anscombe
video Nearly 400 people in India and Pakistan have been victims of an ongoing Android spying campaign called eXotic Visit April 12, 2024 Could your favorite messaging app have been…
Bitcoin scams, cyber attacks and robberies – and how to avoid them
Scams Here’s how cybercriminals target cryptocurrencies and how you can keep your bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies safe April 15, 2024 • , 6 minutes Read Bitcoin is on tears. The…
The ABC’s on the impact of online advertising on children’s well-being
Children online From promoting objectionable content to presenting safety risks, inappropriate ads present multiple dangers for children. Here’s how to help them stay safe. April 16, 2024 • , 5…
Spot an impostor before it’s too late
Scams What are some of the most common signs that the person behind the screen or on the other end of the line is not who they say they are?…