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How to secure cyber privacy and prevent identity theft by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA We enter 2022 facing an accelerating erosion of
In a world that’s increasingly digital, having robust antivirus protection for your valuable data is just as crucial as having a strong
The Truth About What You’re Really Up Against When Using a VPN Most are aware that a nation will have its own
In this hyper-connected digital world, it often feels like our lives are painted across the vast canvas of the internet. Every click,
In the complex labyrinth of the digital world, we often find ourselves on paths that seem secure but can lead us to
Search engines are the best place for us to go when we want to learn about something new or research a specific
We all know how important it is to stay safe online, but when it comes to email safety, many of us are
If you want to protect your personal information and identity when browsing on the internet then hiding your IP address will give
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is an essential tool for anyone who wants to protect their online privacy. Using a VPN
An ongoing shortage of skilled cybersecurity workers in Australia has resulted in a tremendous increase in the number of cyber attacks and
A group of leading business and industry associations in the online advertising sector in Australia called the Australian Digital Advertising Alliance (ADAA)
Online behavioral advertising (OBA) is a crucial part of the internet economy. Advertising provides the economic fuel for many of the websites,
The Australian Best Practice Guideline for Online Behavioural Advertising has been developed by the industry to help participants deploy Third Party OBA
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA With many nations choosing sides in the Ukrainian conflict and Russia implementing cyber warfare tactics as part
A VPN, or virtual private network, is one of the greatest ways to secure your internet connection and keep your data private.
A text messaging scam that began in Europe and that is now impacting Australians will likely target North Americans soon. Known as
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Researchers at cybersecurity firm Trend Micro have discovered a new attack vector that allows bad actors to
We often use the terms “data protection” and “privacy” as though they mean the same thing. In reality, there is a big
What is Data Privacy Week? By Reese Kimmons, MS ISA The roots of what is now Data Privacy Week can be traced
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA What are deepfakes and how to detect them There have been a number of reports regarding the
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA If you use Gmail, you’ve likely received reminders that you didn’t create for things like approaching due dates
You’ve undoubtedly encountered cookie consent notification popups when browsing the Internet. They’ve become common as a result of European Union (EU) legislation
Recently-leaked Document Reveals Serious Data Privacy Issues Still Exist at Facebook by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA It doesn’t appear that much has
To help you understand behavioral advertising in more depth, below is a list of frequently asked questions around the subject; What Is
1. Keep Yourself Informed When it comes to online privacy, you should always keep informed and remain vigilant. We live in increasingly
Several makes and models of cars that use keyless entry systems are vulnerable to theft. With relatively inexpensive and readily available equipment,
Pokémon GO was created in 2016 in collaboration with Nintendo to revive the Pokémon franchise among nostalgic and new users alike. The
Using a VPN is like wearing a virtual invisibility cloak that allows you to navigate the online world incognito and safeguard your
If you’re worried about your internet’s security being compromised or you’re just down to watch some Netflix in other regions of the
If you spend most of your time on the internet, then chances are you use search engines such as Google to surf
Although Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms out there, loads of people have recently changed their minds about
Reddit has 54 million daily active users on the website presenting opinions and hot-takes within the forum-based social media platform. Reddit also
We are currently living in a technological world where social media has become an important part of our lives, with various online
Private messaging apps such as Telegram are useful for a multitude of reasons – instant messaging, end-to-end encryption and a user-friendly interface
Tumblr was once renowned as a site where users could easily publish and browse content. After the platform was bought by Yahoo!,
In our technological world, social media has become an essential part of our daily lives, with various platforms being used to share
Technology can be extremely frustrating at the best of times. Imagine knowing that you’ve finally found the perfect file-sharing software to help
Are you looking for a new VPN but aren’t sure who to try? Maybe you have heard about ExpressVPN and want to
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Many messages sent by scammers share similar characteristics. Knowing how to spot a malicious email, text, or
When it comes to online advertising and data privacy, it is important that you are seen and heard should you feel that
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA The number of cyber attacks targeting mobile devices has risen dramatically since the pandemic triggered a transition to
If you want to find a solution to accessing the internet anonymously and securely every time then using a VPN could be
Psst… What if I told you that you weren’t as private as you thought you were when you were using Chrome’s incognito
We currently live in a world where social media has become an integral part of everyday life, with various online platforms being
People download Virtual Private Networks (VPN) for different reasons. While some use it for security reasons, others use it to bypass software
Since its inception, the Tor browser has divided opinion with some questioning its validity, authenticity, and safety of use. This shows a
What You Should Know About Online Banking Scams by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Banking online has become the norm for many of
By Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Unrest in Eastern Europe, new threats from nation state actors targeting the financial sector, and an overall
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Most of us would simply download a virtual private network (VPN) application without giving it a second thought.
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA It can seem as though tech people sometimes just make up new words and phrases or assign
All the important behavioral advertising terms are explained below in a bid to enhance your understanding of the key terminology used when
A VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is a tool that can be used to improve online privacy and security. A VPN creates
Facebook’s parent company Meta is in trouble yet again over its failure to safeguard the personal data of its users. In November
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an encrypted connection that allows you to transmit any information from a device to a network
To help you understand the opt-out options available to you and the processes behind them, it is important to highlight some of
Why is Behavioral Advertising Important? Advertising and marketing have played a key economic role in funding much of the content, information, community
Recognizing, defending against and recovering from Ransomware attacks by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Since cyber criminals first began infecting targeted organizations’ systems with
We are excited to announce that we at Your Online Choices have acquired the Secure Computing website. We loved the work being
To compensate for specific gaps in provision, you have to be vigilant online. Using a VPN is just a starting point for
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Company employees, often finance staff, are popular phishing email targets. A new phishing attack on the rise
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Even if you’re careful about what you do and share online and use security tools that protect
There are so many benefits of using a VPN, and unless you choose the right one, you might not be able to
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA What is stalkerware? “Stalkerware” is a term used to describe applications that secretly track the activities of
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA More than 20 years ago, when far less personal data was being collected and made available online,
In an ever-growing digital world where Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are becoming increasingly more popular, you’d think it’d be relatively straightforward to
Whatsapp is used by millions over the world due to its security features as a private messaging app. Yet, many lost faith
Apple AirTags and Other Location Trackers Used by Stalkers by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA In our previous article on the growing problem
More and more people are using VPNs nowadays. In case you didn’t know, VPN stands for Virtual Private Network and, in a
What You Need to Understand About Uber Data Collection, Sharing, and Security by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA You’ve got a busy day
If the service is free, then you are the product. Your data and social media privacy are slowly being portioned and sold
In the digital age, your online presence is on par with your physical one. Your online presence leaves a digital footprint, akin
Cybersecurity is an extremely important topic for any individual with an internet connection – and, unfortunately, we need to accept that it
Have you ever found yourself browsing one of your favorite websites or watching a video streaming service only to suddenly have your
Firewalls are an essential part of any network infrastructure. If you’re in any way familiar with cybersecurity and how to keep your
Nobody wants a computer virus, that’s pretty much a universal truth. So much of our lives nowadays are stored or reliant on
As more companies and individuals work remotely, there has been an alarming increase in the rate of internet crimes. Hackers and other
If you spend a lot of time online, you may have heard of ‘antivirus software’. It’s often recommended, advertised, and encouraged for
The term cyberwar has become part of our casual lexicon – from the movies to the news, we hear about cyber-attacks pretty
However large or small your business or enterprise is, data loss can cause you huge problems. When important information goes missing, you’re
Most of our work is done online, whether you’re working from home or for a corporation. The internet is the new operating
The dark web is often viewed as a dangerous place on the internet where criminals can engage in illegal activities. On top
Are you considering using Usenet but want to know more about it? Perhaps you have heard whispers of a platform with fast
VMware is a company that makes virtualization software. If you want to find out about VMware, their products, and whether they can
You might have heard of Wikileaks, but if you haven’t been following closely, you might not know exactly what it is, or
When it comes to the internet, safety is always a concern. Whether you use the Internet for work, online shopping, or for
In the digital age, one of the most important things to remember is to keep your personal information private. This is important
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA Virtual private network (VPN) applications secure your data, protect your privacy, allow you to browse your Internet connection
by Reese Kimmons, MS ISA The increasing use of emerging technology that combines artificial intelligence with electronic monitoring in the workplace to surveil
What is Online Behavioral Advertising? Online behavioral advertising (OBA) is sometimes called ‘interest-based advertising’ (IBA) and is the practice of collecting data
