Security
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How to Switch Health Insurers if You’re Worried About Cybersecurity, Costs or Claims
More than half of Australians hold private health insurance. About one quarter, or almost four million people, are members of Medibank, Australia’s largest health insurer and the company at the centre of the current cybersecurity breach. Medibank has promised to support affected customers. However, such breaches may trigger some customers to think about switching companies.…
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Juice Jacking Is a Real Threat While Travelling, So Keep Your Phone Safe With a Data Blocker
There is nothing more dreadful than seeing your phone drop into the red when you’re lost in a strange place. While it’s always handy to keep a power bank on you, sometimes you just forget to bring it, or keep it fully recharged. In these scenarios, it’s always tempting to look for some form of…
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‘Hi Mum’ Scam Texts Are Targeting Loving Mothers and How Dare They
According to Scamwatch, there has been a significant rise in ‘Hi Mum’ scams in recent months – over 1,150 Australians have fallen victim this year.
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Warning Signs Your Phone Has Been Infected With a Virus
With nearly 84% of the world’s population now owning a smartphone, and our dependence on them growing all the time, these devices have become an attractive avenue for scammers. Last year, cyber security company Kaspersky detected nearly 3.5 million malicious attacks on mobile phone users. The spam messages we get on our phones via text…