Farewell to a genius and a security pioneer
The sad news of the death of digital visionary and Apple founder, Steve Jobs, prompted an outpouring of tributes from around the world. The reaction has been a testament to the profound effect he had...
View ArticleEverybody hates Spam
For most people Spam, or Spim (via Internet Messaging) is the most easily understood Internet security issue. The concept of electronic junk mail is simple to grasp, the inconvenience of wading through...
View ArticleThe evolving problem of identity theft
Identity theft – or if you prefer, identity fraud – is defined by The US Department of Justice Website as, “…all types of crime in which someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person’s personal...
View ArticleThe threat to small business is real
It is the way of the world that the bigger the crime story, the more publicity it gets. So when companies like Sony or Lockheed or Citigroup fall victim to data theft or other cybercrime, the story...
View ArticleKnow the threats and how to protect yourself
As the sergeant used to say, “Hey, let’s be careful out there.” Good advice for a New York City cop and anyone using the Internet these days. Cybercrime is in a constant state of flux. Methods change...
View ArticleHow secure is your browser?
Your Internet browser is not only your portal to the web it’s also your first line of defence against online threats. So it’s an important part of your armoury. As online threats have become better...
View ArticleProtect children from online threats
The Internet offers unprecedented freedom for people to express themselves and access information. That freedom is an undeniable force for good. But there’s a flip side to the laissez-faire online...
View ArticleHow to keep children safe on social networks
Back in November, Facebook was the target of a concerted hacking campaign that posted violent and pornographic images in users’ news feeds. It was the kind of hack that’s more commonly seen outside the...
View ArticleHow to stay out of hot water at hotspots
Public Wi-Fi hotspots give us the freedom to access the Internet when we’re out and about. But they also expose us to threats. The most obvious is good old shoulder surfing. In a busy café or airport...
View ArticleAre you ready for a data-disaster?
After years of research, and 6 months writing and re-writing, this first-time novelist (let’s call her Annie) was ready to put the finishing touches on her 300-page opus. As she sat down to her laptop...
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