Tag Archives: Online security

Avoid scam nightmares

As a society, we’ve been using the internet for a while, so most of us know that if an online popup tells us we’ve inherited a billion dollars from our estranged foreign relatives, it’s probably too good to be true. … Continue reading →

WiFi, Guests and Common Sense

“It’s called WiFi Sense,” I tell my friend. “It’s a new thing in Windows 10 and people freaked out about it. “Why?” she asks, reaching for a TimTam. “Because they think it will let anyone in your contacts get your … Continue reading →

Stay Smart Online: protect your online accounts

Following on from iiNet’s own Security Month in March, Stay Smart Online Week (Monday 2 June to Friday 6 June) is a second chance to update account settings and stay safe and secure online. It is also a great time to … Continue reading →

Data retention proposals make cybercrime suspects of us all

The Federal Government is concerned about cybercrime, which we understand and expect. However, in response to this concern, they’re putting forward a proposal that would oblige ISPs to retain all customer phone and Internet records for up to two years, … Continue reading →

Online Safety Series – Death and Taxes

As the saying goes, only two things in life are certain – death and taxes. I’m sure Benjamin Franklin would agree that submitting a tax return will never top the list of enjoyable ways to spend your free time. Personally, … Continue reading →