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Xfinity left vulnerable to serious security threats - Swascan

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Xfinity alerted of potential security vulnerabilities by Swascan, impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of their systems.
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Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Businesses lost USD $71 billion in 2019 due to data breaches that could have been prevented with antivirus solutions, says Precisecurity.com.
Cloud services

Data is dispersed in the cloud beyond most enterprise control - McAfee

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Thousands of data loss incidents occur every month in the cloud, leaving most at risk of sensitive data loss or regulatory non-compliance.
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Huge growth in malware connected to popular musicians - Kaspersky

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Cybercriminals are actively abusing the names of artists and songs nominated for a Grammy 2020 award, in order to spread malware.
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Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.
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Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'

Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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A new report finds that Australian parents are aware of digital threats, but they lack confidence when it comes to knowing how to deal with safety.
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It's hard talking to children about online safety, parents say

Thu, 19th Sep 2019
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cybersafety
Some parents may be worried about what their children are doing online, but they don't talk to their children enough about the issue.
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ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake

Wed, 14th Aug 2019
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Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.
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Six simple tips to staying safe online

Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Companies often think they're too small or insignificant to be a target for cybercriminals but every business is a potential target.
Travel

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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cloud services
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credit card fraud
Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.
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Making your security strategy work for your organisation's size

Sun, 8th Oct 2017
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cybersafety
Tailor your SOC to your firm's size with Dragonfly Technologies' guide, avoiding the one-size-fits-all trap in cybersecurity.
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Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future

Mon, 1st May 2017
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digital citizenship
Digital citizen are people who understand the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. You may understand; what about your students?.
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Australia censors the Internet

Wed, 16th Dec 2009
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cybersafety
The Australian government has announced that it will introduce its proposed Internet filtering system next year.
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School conflict and the web: The real picture

Thu, 1st Oct 2009
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social networking
Recent incidents at an Auckland school spotlight the web's significant role in fuelling and publicising teenage conflicts, according to NetSafe.
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Policies for productivity

Tue, 1st Sep 2009
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breach prevention
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cloud services
NetSafe launches 'The Whatsit?', a free online resource aiding SMEs in crafting ICT policies and promoting cybersafety, boosting productivity and security.