Posts tagged cyber security

Ransomware is a malicious software that denies a user access to their files or system unless they pay a ransom.

What is phishing? Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can …

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an extra layer of security for your online accounts. Find out what it is, how it works & why it’s important.

New Zealand businesses and individuals have received invoices from companies they have never dealt with stating that payment is overdue and requesting immediate payment. The amounts …

The operators behind two recent suspicious email campaigns are looking to trick recipients into doing something that provides them with a financial reward

There’s no doubt that the Global Positioning System – or GPS – ranks as one of the most influential technologies during the 20th century. It’s revolutionised …

A Virtual Private Network can help protect your online privacy and secure your sensitive data as it travels across the internet

Wireless networks can be left vulnerable if you have an old router with poor security. Free Wi-Fi can also be used to intercept your transactions

If you think your computer is showing signs of a virus infection, checking your data usage could indicate it’s part of a botnet

Learn how to create a backup policy that works for you in the real world, reflects how important your data is and the risks you’re prepared to accept