What is credential stuffing and how can I protect myself? A cybersecurity researcher explains
kpatyhka/ShutterstockCyber-skulduggery is becoming the bane of modern life. Australia’s prime minister has called it a “scourge”, and he is correct....
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Chef Bill Granger’s inadvertent legacy – the avocado toast meme
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Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online
Bill S-210, designed to protect minors online from exposure to sexually explicit material, passed a second reading in the House...
How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period
As online shopping increases over the festive period, so does the risk of cyber-scams. Chay Tee/ShutterstockThe festive season is a...
Noam Chomsky turns 95: the social justice advocate paved the way for AI. Does it keep him up at night?
Noam Chomsky, the revered and reviled genius once famously described as “the most important intellectual alive”, turns 95 today. He...
Protecting kids online: A guide for parents on conversations about ‘sextortion’
Sexual extortion occurs when an individual is coerced, deceived or pressured into having their sexual or nude photos or videos...
The vast majority of us have no idea what the padlock icon on our internet browser is – and it’s putting us at risk
The padlock icon which appears in most internet browser address bars. Robert Avgustin/ShutterstockDo you know what the padlock symbol in...
An expert reviews the government’s 7-year plan to boost Australia’s cyber security. Here are the key takeaways
After lengthy deliberation, the Australian government has released its 2023–2030 Cyber Security Strategy, which aims to make Australia one of...
Every state is about to dole out federal funding for broadband internet – not every state is ready for the task
The Biden administration set the amounts of federal funding each state will receive to expand access to broadband internet. AP...
How not to tell customers their data is at risk: the Optus approach
Optus fears data on up to 9.8 million of its customers has been accessed in a sophisticated cyberattack – including,...
