Recently in the news there has been concern over whether Google is doing enough to keep your email secure. Concern has arisen over the access third-party developers and apps have to your Google account. There are many apps which link to your Google account. During the installation process you set the level of access you’re […]
Tag Archives: security
12
Jun
Jun
It’s been confirmed, Google has announced that in July 2018 they will begin to identify all websites that do not have SSL certificates as “not secure”. Have you checked whether your website is displaying as secure? You can check whether your website by seeing if your website if your website address bar contains HTTPS. As […]
29
May
May
Having a website is like having a virtual shop front to your business and provides the ability for your visitors to come and browse you and identify possible products and services they may like to buy. However, like a physical shop front, you should ensure you have security measures in place to protect the information […]
17
May
May
CyberGuru is proud to be again a supporter of this year’s Privacy Awareness Week (PAW). This PAW is all about promoting privacy as part of everyday business. Running from 13 to 19 May, the theme “Privacy: from principles to practice’ focuses on the need for organisations to develop and reassess systems, processes, culture, and practice […]
24
Apr
Apr
CyberGuru was recently asked, “I saw in magazine recently that it suggested that you should ‘update your [modem] router’s firmware to fix security defects as well as provide optimum speed and performance’. Is this the case and how do you do this?” Yes, it is important to be looking to update your modem router, along with […]
13
Mar
Mar
Over the past few weeks, we have seen an increasing number of fake Microsoft Office 365 emails being received by clients. These email messages, whilst appearing to be genuine, are malicious emails sent by unauthorised third-parties. The third-party is attempting to gain access to your email account through the use of your account details (username […]
20
Feb
Feb
On Thursday 22 February 2018, the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme (NDBS) will come into effect. This will affect organisations that are already covered by the Privacy Act, businesses with a turnover greater than $3 million, health service providers, entities that collect personal information and credit reporting bodies. The NDBS requires these businesses and organisations to […]
23
Jan
Jan
There have been announcements regarding vulnerabilities in processors from Intel, AMD and ARM in relation to allowing cybercriminals to access data from your computer that is currently being processed on the chip. This may include your personal information, such as passwords, documents or photos. Known as “Meltdown” and “Spectre”, these vulnerabilities have been found to […]
22
May
May
On Friday 12 May, a new wave of ransomware known as “WannaCry” was identified. Whilst the ransomware has infected tens of thousands of computers worldwide, fortunately there have been limited counts reports of infections in Australia. This ransomware propagates by exploiting a Microsoft Windows vulnerability in unpatched computers. The internet security products that CyberGuru recommend […]
04
May
May
May the fourth be with you! Today is 4 May, also known World Password Day. How do you record your passwords? Do you save them in your computer browser’s history or in sticky notes on your computer? Have you considered using a program to help you manage these? Personally, we have over 500 passwords to […]