The online world is capable of connecting us at levels that were unimaginable just a few decades ago. Want to find that childhood friend, that old work colleague, that new job or even love online? It’s entirely feasible, and millions of people do just that every day. However, wherever there’s social activity, there’s money to…
They used to be called “Computer Viruses”, back when most of that kind of software was more destructive than it was financially based, but these days you’re more likely to hear or read about malware. Malware is short for “malicious software”, and it’s quite a broad term that covers any kind of application designed to…
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, which is something we take very seriously at Sentinal IT. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing advice on how you can avoid the most common scams used by cyber criminals – from phishing to fake online shops. Everyone loves a bargain, and it can be very easy…
Keep what’s yours safe online with our guide to how to stop password hackers in their tracks. With so many services requiring complex passwords, it can be easy to get overwhelmed and scared by the possibilities. Online scams can and do cost Australians millions each year, and nobody wants that to happen to them. So…
Keep yourself as safe as possible with our guide to phishing – what it is, how to detect it and how to keep your personal details and money away from online crooks. What is phishing? Phishing (pronounced fishing) covers a broad range of online criminal activities, all centred around fooling people into giving up personal…