#Password
Password security big issue for Aussies
The LastPass by LogMeIn Global Password Security Report surveyed over 43,000 businesses and individuals, revealing: Each of us shares six passwords with our co-workers – if one of those passwords is hacked, every employee that has that password can be compromised. 50 per cent of users don’t create different passwords for work and personal accounts Another LastPass survey […]
6 ways to prevent the internet from collecting your information
How to protect your information.
Four ways social media managers can protect their company’s accounts against hackers
These days, everyone is on social media, and customers expect you to be too. No matter what industry you’re in, if you don’t have a social media presence, you may not be visible or accessible to a large proportion of potential customers. However, once you’re up and running, a worrying issue that social media managers […]
Identify theft costs businesses $221b per year… what can you do to protect your operation?
Identity theft is a well-known threat and not just for individuals – businesses, both big and small, are also at risk. In fact, the Aberdeen Group has found that it costs the global business community roughly US$221 billion annually. For criminals, targeting unsuspecting businesses for identity theft is an attractive undertaking because its highly lucrative and, by comparison, the risks are minimal. […]
Small business rests on cyber crime laurels
The belief that your business is too small or too insignificant to be a target of cyber criminals is precisely the problem. In fact, that’s the kind of thinking that cyber crims are quite literally banking on. The damage caused by security breach cannot be overstated. It directly affects your brand, can cost a lot […]
Apple users targeted in hacker attack
Apple users have reported attacks by hackers who lock people out of their devices, and demand ransom payments to restore access.
How secure is your password?
How do you ensure your information is safe and give yourself the best chance of avoiding unauthorised access to your accounts? Here are some top tips for password security.
Facebook hacker “Kirllos” from Russia not New Zealand
Facebook users should change their passwords as 1.5 million Facebook accounts and passwords have been put up for sale by a hacker “Kirllos” in Russia.