Security

Everything you need to know about security and encryption.

What is a firewall & do you need one?

Apr 29, 2022

How do you keep uninvited guests and hackers from browsing your network? Enter the humble – firewall. It’s been the first frontline defence in network security for decades and is still used today to gatekeep traffic to digital devices and systems. But, how does a firewall work? Do businesses and home users need one? What’s the best type of firewall? Here’s everything you need to know.

What is ransomware? How to protect your business

Mar 30, 2022

Ransomware attacks remain one of the most disruptive threats to businesses and private sector organisations. Hackers use this type of malware to encrypt data and sensitive files or to lock you out of your systems or devices until a ransom is paid. Here’s everything you need to know about ransomware and how to protect your business.

Your complete guide to password protection

Mar 27, 2022

Did you know that 78% of the most popular passwords in Australia can be cracked within seconds?

What’s a VPN & how does it work?

Mar 18, 2022

Privacy online is now more important than ever. If you don’t yet have a VPN, you could be at risk of data theft and exploitation by hackers and advertisers. What’s a VPN & how does it work? This guide explains it all. 

Common types of malware & how to avoid them

Mar 11, 2022

Protecting your business from cyber attacks involves understanding all the types of malware that can derail your operations and how you can best prevent them.

Is your data security a government priority?

Dec 08, 2021

Now’s the time to push privacy protection towards the top of your shopping list The federal government decision makers will be on hiatus soon as the work for 2021 is declared “all but done”. Which means that your (our) rights to privacy and the support we all so desperately need to keep the dogs of data theft from the door, may not be arriving this side of Christmas.

We are rebranding cybersecurity solutions with Xiph Cyber

Nov 02, 2021

Our focus on helping small businesses and individuals safeguard their data has never been sharper No, we don’t know how long cybercrime is going to remain one of the largest ongoing threats to small business, data security and privacy but YES, we are actively doing something about helping you protect your business, private life and livelihood.

…and the threats just keep on coming

Oct 01, 2021

The cybercrime apocalypse is upon us – here’s your data’s survival guide Forget about the zombies, they pose very little threat to any of us when compared to the omni-present, always-on (the prowl), danger of falling foul of cybercriminals.   

Is the Apple Falling Further from the Privacy Tree?

Sep 01, 2021

If you’re Big Tech’s commitment to confidentiality, you’re not alone It is widely known that Apple is a leader in phone and device sales globally, and has been for a very, very long time both here and abroad. For almost as long, the word innovation has gone hand-in-hand with the brand and the products that rack up record sales internationally. Of course, there’s more to selling innovations than meets the eye and the promise of privacy has also been an alluring hook for consumers. Just this...

The latest weapon in spyware’s arsenal - exposed!

Jul 30, 2021

The problem is in the palm of your hand but the solution could be at your fingertips It took a small army of journalists from 17 media organisations across 10 countries to clearly define and expose one of spyware’s most virulent strains and the dangers it presents. If the protection of privacy and resisting the big data mining machines and their insatiable hunger for bankable information, no matter how sensitive, is a priority for you or your business, you may want to sit down for this.