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Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?

Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?

Is it time for internet services to adopt identity verification?

Should verified identities become the standard online? Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows why the question matters.

Tony Anscombe14 Jan 2026


Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

Your personal information is on the dark web. What happens next?

If your data is on the dark web, it’s probably only a matter of time before it’s abused for fraud or account hijacking. Here’s what to do.

Phil Muncaster13 Jan 2026


Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself

Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself

Credential stuffing: What it is and how to protect yourself

Reusing passwords may feel like a harmless shortcut – until a single breach opens the door to multiple accounts

Christian Ali Bravo08 Jan 2026


A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

A brush with online fraud: What are brushing scams and how do I stay safe?

Have you ever received a package you never ordered? It could be a warning sign that your data has been compromised, with more fraud to follow.

Phil Muncaster23 Dec 2025


Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online

Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online

Oversharing is not caring: What’s at stake if your employees post too much online

From LinkedIn to X, GitHub to Instagram, there are plenty of opportunities to share work-related information. But posting could also get your company into trouble.

Phil Muncaster01 Dec 2025


What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing

What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing

What parents should know to protect their children from doxxing

Online disagreements among young people can easily spiral out of control. Parents need to understand what’s at stake.

Phil Muncaster27 Nov 2025


Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators

Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators

Influencers in the crosshairs: How cybercriminals are targeting content creators

Social media influencers can provide reach and trust for scams and malware distribution. Robust account protection is key to stopping the fraudsters.

Phil Muncaster25 Nov 2025


The OSINT advantage: Find your weak spots before attackers do

The OSINT advantage: Find your weak spots before attackers do

The OSINT advantage: Find your weak spots before attackers do

Here’s how open-source intelligence helps trace your digital footprint and uncover your weak points, plus a few essential tools to connect the dots

Mario Micucci20 Nov 2025


What if your romantic AI chatbot can’t keep a secret?

What if your romantic AI chatbot can’t keep a secret?

What if your romantic AI chatbot can’t keep a secret?

Does your chatbot know too much? Here's why you should think twice before you tell your AI companion everything.

Phil Muncaster17 Nov 2025