What Australia’s Metadata Laws Mean For You
Jan 20, 2017
Government surveillance is nothing new. In the 16th century, the Elizabethan court kept track of those who wanted to overthrow the Queen with a government agency of spies and code-breakers busily intercepting their correspondence. One Elizabethan method of encryption was done by placing a sheet of paper punched with holes over the top of a letter so that just the letters making up the secret message could be read. The sender and receiver both had to use the same punch-hole ‘key’.
Why BYOD can be dangerous for your business
Jan 07, 2017
Bring your own device (BYOD) is a trend that is gaining traction in many workplaces. It refers to businesses where employees are not given a smartphone or tablet by the company, but instead use their own personal devices for work as well as their private lives.
How to protect your privacy on mobile devices
Nov 22, 2016
We are all familiar with identity theft – but it used to be as simple as someone stealing your wallet and using your credit card. Now, with digital technology extending into every avenue of our lives, hackers can do much more. Most of us carry around our smartphones without giving too much thought to the risks. But if hackers target your phone, that embarrassing photo could easily find its way online, your bank accounts can be vulnerable to theft, and even your location can be revealed.
Smartphone encryption: What is it, and why is it important?
Nov 02, 2016
Smartphone encryption is essentially about protecting your personal information and communications from prying eyes. Encryption means that whenever you transmit information or store it on your phone, it is scrambled with a mathematical key, and can only be unscrambled by someone at the other end who holds a corresponding key.