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Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019
Malware

Antivirus would have saved these businesses $71 billion in 2019

Businesses lost USD $71 billion in 2019 due to data breaches that could have been prevented with antivirus solutions, says Precisecurity.com.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Data is dispersed in the cloud beyond most enterprise control - McAfee
Cloud Security

Data is dispersed in the cloud beyond most enterprise control - McAfee

Thousands of data loss incidents occur every month in the cloud, leaving most at risk of sensitive data loss or regulatory non-compliance.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Huge growth in malware connected to popular musicians - Kaspersky
Malware

Huge growth in malware connected to popular musicians - Kaspersky

Cybercriminals are actively abusing the names of artists and songs nominated for a Grammy 2020 award, in order to spread malware.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point
Unified Communications

Zoom meetings infiltrated by hackers - Check Point

Check Point Research found hackers could eavesdrop on Zoom meetings by generating and verifying Zoom meeting IDs.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'
Cybersecurity

Parents unsure how to approach 'the dangers of the digital world'

A new report finds that Australian parents are aware of digital threats, but they lack confidence when it comes to knowing how to deal with safety.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2019
It's hard talking to children about online safety, parents say
Online Safety

It's hard talking to children about online safety, parents say

Some parents may be worried about what their children are doing online, but they don't talk to their children enough about the issue.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019
ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake
Cybersecurity

ESET: Ignoring human element in cyber safety a mistake

Neglecting the human element in cybersecurity leaves businesses vulnerable to attacks, says ESET. Only 42% of firms provide comprehensive compliance training.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2019
AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers
Unified Communications

AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers

Re:scam, an AI chatbot developed by Netsafe, is wasting scammers' time with endless questions to protect potential victims.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018
Six simple tips to staying safe online
Cybersecurity

Six simple tips to staying safe online

Companies often think they're too small or insignificant to be a target for cybercriminals but every business is a potential target.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling
Wireless Networks

How to mitigate cyber risks while travelling

Over the past year, compromises of payment card data, network intrusions, and cyberattacks using hotel Wi-Fi have plagued the hospitality industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
Making your security strategy work for your organisation's size
Security Operations Centres

Making your security strategy work for your organisation's size

Tailor your SOC to your firm's size with Dragonfly Technologies' guide, avoiding the one-size-fits-all trap in cybersecurity.

By Sean Mitchell • 1 min read • Sun, 8th Oct 2017
Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future
Netsafe

Encouraging digital citizenship is a step into the future

Digital citizen are people who understand the rights and responsibilities of inhabiting cyberspace. You may understand; what about your students?.

By Matthew Bain • 4 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Australia censors the Internet
Australian Government

Australia censors the Internet

The Australian government has announced that it will introduce its proposed Internet filtering system next year.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 16th Dec 2009
School conflict and the web: The real picture
YouTube

School conflict and the web: The real picture

Recent incidents at an Auckland school spotlight the web's significant role in fuelling and publicising teenage conflicts, according to NetSafe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Oct 2009
Policies for productivity
EduTech

Policies for productivity

NetSafe launches 'The Whatsit?', a free online resource aiding SMEs in crafting ICT policies and promoting cybersafety, boosting productivity and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2009

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