Google+ privacy settings
Although it is just a new addition to the social media stable, Google+ throws up some privacy issues. Network World, which “is the premier provider of information, intelligence and insight for Network...
View ArticleCreating strong passwords
Part of being safe and secure online includes using strong passwords for all of the sites you access. Richard Byrne, author of blog Free Technology for Teachers has written a post on three tools to...
View ArticleHow secure are you online?
In late August, Lifehacker Australia published a post entitled How secure are you online? Covering topics such as: Password Security Checklist Browser Security Checklist Home Network Security Checklist...
View ArticleAussies held to ransom
A few days ago The Sydney Morning Herald reported on the advent of malicious software apparently holding your computer to ransom. It seems that some computer users receive a message from the Australian...
View ArticleThink your password is safe? Think again
Recently the Independent newspaper (UK) published a piece on the safety and security (or lack thereof) of our passwords. Alarm bells have been ringing for security professionals more or less...
View ArticleThe future of passwords
An Age report into the future of passwords is interesting reading. Looking for a safe password? You can give HQbgbiZVu9AWcqoSZmChwgtMYTrM7HE3ObVWGepMeOsJf4iHMyNXMT1BrySA4d7 a try. Good luck memorising...
View ArticleCreating strong passwords
Yesterday’s report on password security can be paired with this report on how to easily create strong passwords. Free Technology for Teachers author Richard Byrne explains how the Wolfram Alpha site...
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