Security Archives
Don’t PANIC it’s NOT Microsoft that is the issue here …. but a smaller Cyber Security (think Anti-Virus program) called CrowdStrike that caused all these issues …. I think they just lost a lot of customers. A cyber-security company called CrowdStrike just caused major IT outages worldwide by causing corporate computers and servers worldwide to […]
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We show you how to stop spam or substantially reduce spam and phishing emails without needing to purchase 3rd party “washing” or “cleaning” software or services. Many of us receive our emails to our computers (Windows/Mac) and devices (iPad, Tablet, Phones). Most of the spam-stopping techniques described herein are assuming you use a Windows PC
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Updated computers or iPad protect you from computer viruses but it’s Phishing you really need to worry about. What is Phishing? If you send and receive emails and SMS messages you are constantly being exposed to Phishing. Phishing scams try to steal your identity, login and password details in an attempt to steal money from you directly (internet banking) or redirect you
If you use Microsoft Authenticator for 2FA/MFA codes when accessing work or secure accounts, make sure you do this BEFORE you lose, damage or transfer to a new phone iPhone users are used to the fact that as long as you have an iCloud backup of your phone, recovering your data to a new or
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The latest hacking warning from our governments Cyber Security watchdog ACSC reminds us that keeping old remote-control software programs on our computers poses a severe security threat When hackers want to get control of your computer, they usually fool you into downloading a program that gives them remote access to the programs and data on
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Only iPads capable of running iPadOS 17, 16 or 15 are receiving regular updates. Other models should be replaced ASAP This means that your iPad could be susceptible to being hacked or compromised if not running iPadOS 15 or higher How do I tell what model iPad I have? Look in “Settings” and goto General
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More and more Australians are losing money to scammers and cyber criminals through their mobile devices (smart-phones & tablets) than ever before. Last year more than $3.1 billion was lost to scams — an 80 per cent increase from 2021 — according to a report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. We tell you
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Since 27th March 2023 only iPhone models 6S and higher have been receiving security updates. This means that your iPhone could be susceptible to being hacked or compromised. See the current supported list here if an iPhone 6 or earlier. How do I tell what model iPhone I have? Look in “Settings” and goto General
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No doubt you are already using MFA or 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) or 2SV (2-step verification) for Online Banking, Government Services and many other online services but did you know it can also be used to secure your personal Gmail email or Google account from hacking and Identity theft? Some MFA apps are specific to
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Secure Office 365, Outlook.com, Hotmail.com, OneDrive, Microsoft accounts from Hacking and Identity theft using Microsoft Authenticator App No doubt you are already using MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication) or 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) or 2SV (2-step verification) for Online Banking, Government Services, Xero and many other online services. But did you know it can also be used
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