IN PICTURES: Cool Yule favourites - 20 techie gifts we like
Well, hello, here's an answer (or three) to all your Christmas shopping problems
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The week in security: Aussie shoppers exposed as Christmas nears
The Christmas season is ramping up but Australian shoppers risk being victimised by scammers, new figures suggest, with many still unable to pick out phishing emails and unaware that their home Wi-Fi network can be compromised. This is a concern for anyone shopping online: with Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales being buried in a mass of scams, malware, and even fake Wi-Fi, it’s harder than ever for online shoppers to go about their business untouched.
David Braue | 28 Nov | Read more
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Australia's mobile-wielding Christmas shoppers posing new security threats to themselves, employers
Consumers' increasing reliance on mobile apps during the holiday shopping period has brought a new round of warnings for companies with bring your own device (BYOD) policies that face increased risk of data exfiltration through the use of unscrupulous apps designed to be overly familiar with users' personal information.
David Braue | 10 Dec | Read more
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In Cyber Monday's wake, enthusiasm about mobile shopping – and warnings on POS security
Australians may not celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday like their American counterparts, but they have proved just as ready to drain their wallets – and, according to many security vendors' warnings, expose themselves to security risks through online and mobile shopping.
David Braue | 04 Dec | Read more
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IN PICTURES: Cool Yule favourites - 20 techie gifts we like
Well, hello, here's an answer (or three) to all your Christmas shopping problems
Keith Shaw | 22 Nov | Read more
Features about Christmas
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The 12 Cons of Christmas
While the risk of being hacked, conned or having sensitive information stolen is possible all through the year, most security experts agree that the holiday season brings a spike in fraudulent activity, both online and off.
Joan Goodchild | 17 Dec | Read more