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Stay safe with Australia Post

By Andrew Walduck, Chief Information Officer from Australia Post

ADMIN | Published: 24 May 2013 09:07AM

More than 10 million Australians are now shopping online, and with Australia Post delivering the majority of these purchases, we know the importance of raising awareness around cyber security. That’s why Australia Post is proud to be the first national organisation to give our employees the opportunity to subscribe to the Australian Government’s Stay Smart [...]

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Simple steps to protect yourself online

By Sintiya Khananishoo from Department of Justice Victoria

ADMIN | Published: 23 May 2013 09:10AM

Did you know Australians lost approximately $2 billion to cybercrime in 2012*, while cybercrime was ranked the second most commonly experienced economic crime in Australia **? Recognising the need to increase cyber security awareness, the Department of Justice in Victoria kicked off the Protect Yourself Online campaign in April this year. The Protect Yourself Online [...]

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Stay Smart Online

By Nan Bosler from Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association

ADMIN | Published: 22 May 2013 10:58AM

Technology is creeping into almost every aspect of our lives, but why do seniors want to use this technology? Could there advantages for seniors who use a computer and the Internet? Oh yes, there are great benefits. Skills such as using the Internet, search engines, email, and numerous other computer-based applications significantly contribute to making [...]

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Your privacy and online shopping

By Jordan McHugh from Jordo’s Chop Shop

ADMIN | Published: 22 May 2013 10:30AM

As an online meat retailer, I spend a lot of time talking with customers about the advantages of online shopping as well as some of the things they might need to look out for when transacting online. Some folk are happy to jump in head first whilst others are more hesitant, but it’s important that [...]

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Beyond the Password

By Bartek Marnane from Stay Smart Online ambassador

ADMIN | Published: 21 May 2013 12:41PM

We generally identify ourselves to the online services we use by providing a username and a password. In my experience, usernames are often easily guessable, usually taking the form of an email address or a combination of first and last initials or names. Having an “easily guessable” username is likely to mean that the protection [...]

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Do you Stay Smart Online?

By Richard Windeyer from Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy

ADMIN | Published: 20 May 2013 01:56PM

Access to the internet is becoming easier, more immediate and very mobile in today’s interconnected world. The internet is our gateway to a range of services including mobile banking and online payments, and we’re using a wider range of devices to manage these transactions, including tablets and smart phones. Yet as we grow more comfortable [...]

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Mobilise your app privacy

By Timothy Pilgrim, Australian Privacy Commissioner and Dr Elizabeth Coombs, NSW Privacy Commissioner from Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and NSW Information and Privacy Commission

ADMIN | Published: 02 May 2013 01:38PM

Privacy Awareness Week 2013 is a perfect time to think about your privacy practices. More Australians than ever are using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, not only for voice calls, SMS and email, but also for social networking, internet access, gaming, photography, location information, and many other things. These mobile devices may contain increasingly [...]

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Is your privacy at risk?

By David Taylor from Office of the Victorian Privacy Commissioner on behalf of the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities

ADMIN | Published: 30 April 2013 09:02AM

Privacy Awareness Week will be held from April 28 to May 4 2013 in a bid to raise public awareness of the importance of protecting one’s personal information. The initiative was born in Victoria and now spans across the Asia Pacific region, facilitated by the Asia Pacific Privacy Authorities (APPA). With technology changing the way [...]

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Online Etiquette – Your Foundation For You’re Online Reputation

By Fiona LUCAS from iRespect Online

ADMIN | Published: 10 April 2013 09:23AM

Are you aware that your online reputation may be your biggest asset? The way that we present ourselves online forms part of our digital footprint and may affect the results that are returned when people search for us on the internet. It doesn’t matter whether you are a student, parent or a business, understanding how [...]

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Cyber-Safety for Seniors

By Joanne Lambie from Stay In Touch Technology Tutoring and Support for Seniors and Over 50s

ADMIN | Published: 03 April 2013 10:41AM

Cybercriminals are getting smarter and their increasingly sophisticated scams and frauds are catching people of all ages, including Australian Seniors. Seniors may be a target of cybercriminals. Why? They may have access to substantial assets and funds (such as superannuation and life savings) and could be looking for investments. Some seniors may also have a [...]

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