Microsoft Dumps Password Expiry
Microsoft has dumped the infamous password expiration from its recommended Windows safety baseline.
The change was flagged in April 2019 and also formalised on Might...
Not exactly a glowing Celebrity Endorsement
The ACCC has put out a statement cautioning people to watch out for scams involving celebrity endorsements. The ACCC has stated that they've seen a...
Censorship – Expanded Powers Requested!
We all knew that the copyright infringement act passed in 2015 would just be a stepping stone to Censorship.
They said there were strict controls...
Targeted Ransomware hits the heavy stuff!
Just like in Australia, Targeted attacks are on the rise worldwide. This report about a small Scottish brewery just goes to show that it's...
Windows 7 Monthly Fees are Go!
So It's official - Microsoft has announced that it will indeed start charging Windows 7 customers a monthly fee
To be fair it's only from...
Complex passwords are out! 2FA is in!
Passwords are difficult for most people. We're just not wired to retain that information properly. Humans are far better at remembering a sentence than...
2 Factor – Easy Setup Guide for Online Security
Think of two-factor authentication as being similar to locking a door and then locking the deadbolt for extra protection. Using a deadbolt along with...
Even in 2018 you can be breached without Hackers!
The ABC News and Triple J's Hack program investigated a derelict building and found over 1000 NSW Health Medical Records, Unsecured and Abandoned.
Obviously, it's...
Facebook Leaks once again
Facebook (yes again)
Exploit: Unsecured JavaScript file/ supply chain
Risk to Small Business: High: A supply chain vendor that leaks data will tarnish the reputation of business.
Risk to Exploited...
Breach Notification – Women’s and Children’s Hospital
7200 Women's and Children's Hospital patient records, test results exposed online for 13 years
Exploit: Negligence.
Risk to Small Business: High: The sensitive nature of the data exposed as...
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Breach Notification – UnityPoint Health
Another Hospital, where a simple staff caused breach creates massive security risks, Given the 1.4 Million Records that were breached, This is a massive issue
Many...
