Post Tagged with: "internet security"

Do Fitness devices pose a threat to your Privacy?

Do Fitness devices pose a threat to your Privacy?

Wearable fitness devices are great to help you keep track of your health and fitness goats, but do they present a threat to your privacy?   This is just one of the questions I put to Tim Falinski from Trend Micro Australia when we caught up to chat about the latest news from the world of Internet Security.  Listen below.[Read More…]

On the go?  Stay safe with public Wi-Fi

On the go? Stay safe with public Wi-Fi

Everyone loves Free Wi-Fi – But what’s the cost? It’s safe to say most of us have done it.  You’re out and about with your smartphone, tablet or notebook computer and you see that there’s a wireless network available…and it doesn’t need a password to connect to it…so you connect and start using this free wireless network, so what’s the[Read More…]

Inside the latest Internet Security report

Inside the latest Internet Security report

The latest security report from Trend Micro has revealed that Australia continues to be a major target cybercriminals, ranking 4th in the world for malicious URL clicks in the last quarter. Last week I caught up with Tim Falinksi from Trend Micro Australia to discuss the details and other revelations from the report, along with some online safety tips for[Read More…]

Locking up Privacy on Facebook

Locking up Privacy on Facebook

When you post a status update or photo on Facebook you probably assume that it’s just going to be seen by your close friends and family, but it all comes down to your privacy settings. When you log into Facebook, click on the padlock icon at the top right of the screen and select “who can see my stuff” from[Read More…]

Your computer held for ransom – A real threat

Your computer held for ransom – A real threat

Imagine if someone held the contents of your computer hostage and asked a random for its return. Well this is actually a growing trend according to the latest data from Trend Micro. I recently caught up Tim Falinski from Trend Micro Australia who explains Ransomware and the what happens if you become a victim and end up paying. Listen below.[Read More…]