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Online Security


Jul 11 2011

Computer says ‘No’

Posted in Online Security by Andrew Steven | 0 Comments

According to various studies, 6% of computer users lose some of their data in any given year. That’s one out of every seventeen computers. Which seems fine . . . until that one computer is your computer.

But there’s one more statistic that works against the average ...

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Jul 1 2011

Keep your kids safe online

Posted in Online Security by Jennifer Herman | 2 Comments

There is a lot of content online that is inappropriate or dangerous for your children to view. Not only are there millions of sites with adult only content, people with criminal intentions are using the Internet in increasingly sophisticated ways, often exploiting the naivety of children.

Plus, in today’s digital ...

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Jun 29 2011

Tips to stay safe on Social Media

Posted in Online Security by Jennifer Herman | 0 Comments

With more and more Australians using social networking sites, criminals are finding is easier and easier to obtain your personal information. The following list is information you should consider to protect yourself on these platforms.

Check your settings
Facebook constantly make changes the platform – and unless you read ...

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Jun 27 2011

Shortened links – not all links are made equal

Posted in Online Security by Jennifer Herman | 0 Comments

The online criminal fraternity have learnt how using small/tiny URL links can be used for evil instead of good. Users should protect themselves from online spammers who have begun using the functionality for criminal activities.

AVG (AU/NZ) Marketing Manager, Lloyd Borrett, said Twitter’s recent global surge in popularity has encouraged ...

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Jun 27 2011

Online Security Week at Webfirm

Posted in Online Security, Webfirm by Jennifer Herman | 0 Comments

Given the recent hack of DistributeIT, and as a result the thousands of small businesses who have lost their websites, emails and other data – online security is now one of the most trending topics in the social sphere.

So this week at Webfirm we’re dedicating our blog ...

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