Post Tagged with: "internet security"

Beware of Free Wi-Fi

Beware of Free Wi-Fi

Not all Wi-Fi is good….even if it’s free. Public Wi-Fi wireless network for high-speed Internet is nearly everywhere now.  Hotels, coffee shops, airports, and restaurants advertise the convenience of Wi-Fi to their customers. Whether the Wi-FI is free or fee-based, you need to be aware of the risks involved when using public Wi-Fi hotspots.  Paying for network access is no safer[Read More…]

How Internet Security Software Protects you

How Internet Security Software Protects you

How hard is your Internet security protection working? The truth is that if you never encounter any issues you may never really know but as Tim Falinski From Trend Micro Australia explains you can bet there’s a lot going on in the background keeping you safe. The video below demonstrates how Trend Micro Secruity protects users from various threats. Get more[Read More…]

What is SMiShing?

What is SMiShing?

Dodgey emails that appear to be from a company such as a bank or even energy provider that ask you for personal (usually financial) information are called “Phishing” emails….but what is SMiShing? Last week I spoke with Simon Banks from PayPal Australia about it.  Listen below.

Trend Micro offers children the chance to win big!

Trend Micro offers children the chance to win big!

It’s not everyday you learn something while getting a chance to win thousands of dollars…but that’s exactly what Trend Micro Australia has on offer with its “Whats your Story” poster competition. With just 22 days left to enter I spoke with Tim Falinski from Trend Micro Australia about the competition, what’s involved and how easy it is to enter. Listen[Read More…]

6k in prizes for kids – What does the internet mean to you?

6k in prizes for kids – What does the internet mean to you?

Here’s a great way to start your young children thinking about online safety.   The “what’s your story” annual Poster competition being run by internet security company Trend Micro again this year and is for kids aged between 5 and 12.   While the total prize pook is worth $6000,  first prize is $3000 (amazing for a kids comp right?) The theme[Read More…]