Tag: Paul Haskell-Dowland - article author
‘What is my IP address?’ Explaining one of the world’s most Googled questions
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What is my IP? It’s an odd question in most people’s minds, yet it’s one of the top ten most-searched questions on Google.
Those who know...
How does the Pegasus spyware work, and is my phone at risk?
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A major journalistic investigation has found evidence of malicious software being used by governments around the world, including allegations of spying on prominent...
‘We have filed a case under your name’: beware of tax scams — they’ll be everywhere this EOFY
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The end of the financial year is near. So all of us — especially those scrambling at the last minute to get their...
Australian hospitals are under constant cyber attack. The consequences could be deadly
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Last week, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) issued warnings to Australian health-care providers that it had observed an increase in cyber incidents targeting...
Microsoft’s takeover would be a win for TikTok and tech giants – not users
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In what seems to be a common occurrence, Chinese video-sharing app TikTok is once again in the headlines.
After months of...
How to boost your internet speed when everyone is working from home
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With #StayAtHome and social distancing now becoming a way of life, an increasing number of people are relying on the internet for work,...