How to Protect Your Mobile Device From Loss and Theft
The unfortunate reality of our digital era is that devices are lost, misplaced, or stolen every day. A mobile device without password protection is a gold mine for anyone with malicious intent.
How to Spot and Avoid Clickbait
Clickbait may look harmless, like a fun quiz or game, but it can steal your data. Learn what clickbait means, its risks, and how to avoid these traps online.
Aussies Fear Snakes, Spiders and Getting Hacked
Fears and phobias. We all have them. But what are your biggest ones? I absolutely detest snakes but spiders don’t...
How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives
How 2020 Has Shaped The Way We Live Our Lives I’ve had such a busy morning! I’ve hunted down my...
How To Protect Yourself from SMiShing Attacks
SMiShing is a deceptive practice where scammers send fraudulent text messages masquerading as reputable institutions, aiming to dupe recipients into clicking on a link, calling a number, or providing sensitive personal information. The risk with SMiShing is that mobile users tend to trust their SMS messages more than their emails, ...
Top 5 Most Dangerous Email Subject Lines
In this article, we delve deeper into the tactic that is a favorite among cybercriminals – ‘phishing‘ via emails. We focus on the trickiest and most dangerous email subject lines that have been commonly used in worldwide phishing emails. Recognizing these ‘ baits’ can be your first step towards safeguarding ...
Make a Hacker’s Job Harder with Two-step Verification
Using identical passwords is convenient for us as users, but it’s also convenient for any hacker trying to steal personal information—once a hacker has access to one of your accounts, he can use a recycled password to snoop around at will.
Smart TVs and Refrigerators Used in Internet-of-Things Cyberattack
In this article, we’ll explore what happened when hundreds of thousands of these devices were roped into an extensive Internet-of-Things (IoT) cyber attack, how it happened, and how you can protect your smart devices to stay safe.
Celebrities Are Lures For Scammers
Through this guide, we aim to shed light on how scammers take advantage of the global fascination with celebrities to target their potential victims.
What Makes My Passwords Vulnerable?
Passwords serve as the first line of defense against unauthorized access to our online accounts, be it email, social media, banking, or other sensitive platforms. Let's explore the common techniques for cracking passwords, and learn how to stay one step ahead in the ongoing battle for online security.
