cyber security

Email phishing scams

Email phishing scams

Phishing is when someone tries to get personal information (like bank account numbers and passwords), from a large audience, so they can use it to impersonate or defraud people. These emails can look very real, and some will even use the branding and logos of a legitimate organisation to make the email seem genuine. Phishing…

How to check if you’re sharing location information online

How to check if you’re sharing location information online

There’s no doubt that the Global Positioning System – or GPS – ranks as one of the most influential technologies today.  It’s revolutionised warfare and spawned whole new industries from the development of Homer Simpson-voiced in-car satnav systems to real-world treasure hunting games likes Geocaching. Being able to accurately identify your location and navigate routes without…