Tag Archive for: cyber safety

Gmail Users Urged to Boost Security Amid Concern Over 183 Million Email Passwords Leaked

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By: CMAA

While there’s no confirmed mass breach of Gmail itself, Australians should still be alert.

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Cybercrime is a $9.5 Trillion Industry: Here’s How to Stay Safe

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By: Michael McQueen

Cybercrime is no longer a niche issue. It has grown into a staggering $9.5 trillion economy, making it the third-largest in the world, trailing only behind the United States and China.
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Talk Early, Talk Often: Conversations the Key to Instilling Online Safety in Children

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By: Jess Drummond

As the federal government moves towards legislating social media age restrictions for children due to issues around mental and physical health, bullying, and online safety, concerns are surfacing about whether such bans could isolate young people further. Read more

Dating Apps: Drastic Rule Changes Coming

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By: Mike Crooks

Online dating apps just became safer, according to the federal government. Read more

Data Leak: How to Keep Your Information Safe

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By: Joni Boyd

It seems to be happening more and more often: companies being hacked, their customers’ details sold on the dark web. Read more

Cybercrime is Becoming Biggest Safety Threat, Experts Say

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By: Amy Cheng

The internet is becoming a lifeline for more and more people and is being seen as an essential part of life, however, with the rise in cybercrime, the need to be vigilant is even greater, according to an expert in cybersecurity. Read more

‘Cyberwarfare’ and the Role of Big Tech in Modern War

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By: Kristian Johnson

“Those in the West – we’re not the only good people on earth – but we have a moral foundation and a philosophical, and even a theological framework, that understands notion of good.” ~ International security expert, Klon Kitchen

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8 Tips to Avoid Being Scammed Online or Over the Phone

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By: Ally Barnes 

Multiple fake Facebook profiles using images of a breakfast radio duos across the country were set up recently, in an attempt to scam radio audiences. Read more

$1 Billion Upgrade: A Plan for Australia’s Digital Workforce

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By: Michael Crooks

Among everything the pandemic has taught the world is the importance of digital technology in everyday life.
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Compassion is Key in Handling Cyber Safety Issues with Kids

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By: Steff Willis, 96five

A recent study conducted by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation revealed that 4 in 5 parents would respond with anger and blame if they discovered their child was sharing inappropriate images online.
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