Cyber Security Awareness

Protecting Personal Information: Strategies for Safeguarding Your Personal Information Online to Prevent Identity Theft and Data Breaches. Table of ContentsUnderstanding Personal InformationThe Risks of Identity Theft and Data BreachesStrategies for Protecting Personal InformationSpecific Strategies for Different Types of Personal InformationResponding to a Data BreachConclusion Personal information is more vulnerable than ever. From social media accounts to online banking, nearly every …

Secure Password Practices: Tips for Creating and Managing Strong Passwords to Keep Your Accounts Secure. Table of ContentsUnderstanding the Importance of Strong PasswordsTips for Creating Strong PasswordsTips for Managing PasswordsCommon Password Mistakes to AvoidAdvanced Security PracticesConclusion Passwords are the first line of defence against unauthorised access to your online accounts and personal information. However, with the increasing number of accounts …

Understanding Malware: Learn About Different Types of Malware, How They Work, and How to Protect Your Devices. Table of ContentsWhat is Malware?Types of MalwareHow Malware WorksProtecting Your Devices from MalwareResponding to a Malware InfectionConclusion Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for individuals and organisations alike. Malware, or malicious software, poses a significant threat to the security and functionality of digital …

File Monitoring and folder management is now one area of technology which is a rising concern for businesses today. Traditionally, files and folders containing sensitive information were locked in a special filing cabinet, possibly in the office of a manager, where only certain people had access to the key and files within. Updating any file within the cabinet was simple. …

My Facebook Got Hacked! Thousands of people lose access to their social networking sites or email boxes with the most common being Facebook. The common term most people use is ‘hacked’. But in the majority of cases their password has simply been guessed. Passwords are seen by some as a hassle. As such, they are often weak and easily guessed. …

Mobile Malware – It’s Only a Matter of Time. SMART phone growth has rocketed in the past 6 months and the phones running the Android operating system have seen the largest increase. Android is the fastest growing operating system in the world, with over 500,000 phones activated daily. Smart phones are mini computers that are being used for the same …

Private Internet Browsing. Anyone surfing the internet without filtering software and browser search options set to ‘strict’ or ‘moderate’ risk having the results returned that may contain objectionable material. Children often stumble on such material when doing their homework. A minor spelling mistake in the search string or words that may infer another meaning are often linked to pornographic material. …

Many Parents Turn a Blind Eye on Cyber Safety. WebSafety NZ is concerned that many parents are turning a blind eye when it comes to the subject of cyber safety.  Over a 12 month period we ran several Internet Safety seminars presenting to parents on the subject of cyber safety. Although the seminars were well marketed by the schools, attendance …