Think you are safe from cyber attack because you have antivirus software? Think again! Research undertaken by The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman indicates that 22 percent of small businesses breached by the WannaCry and Petya ransomware campaigns were so affected they could not continue operating. The research also states that 60 percent of small business thatContinueContinue reading “Stay safe online: 3 tips for small business”
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How to detect and avoid bitcoin scams
Recently a Perth, Australia, grandfather lost $5000 in a bitcoin scam. He had been contacted by someone who offered him a bitcoin. They had an Australian Business Number (ABN) and a website. Based on this, the grandfather decided it was a legitimate offer. It wasn’t. What does a bitcoin scam look like? Con artists andContinueContinue reading “How to detect and avoid bitcoin scams”
Get safe online
Staying safe online isn’t hard and you don’t have to be a technology expert to follow a few simple rules to protect yourself or others. Remember, if you wouldn’t do it in the real world, then don’t do it online. Why is it important to stay safe online? Most of us are ‘connected’ via ourContinueContinue reading “Get safe online”
5 Facebook scams & hoaxes
All it takes is for one person to fall for a hoax on Facebook and it spreads like wildfire. Facebook scams usually start with the idea that Facebook is either going to start charging you or that Facebook’s privacy options are changing. These scams or hoaxes usually include suggesting that you don’t share (the hoax)ContinueContinue reading “5 Facebook scams & hoaxes”
Your LinkedIn Profile
How great is your LinkedIn profile? Five quick tips! LinkedIn profiles are as much about you as they are about your ‘reach.’ Your profile is only as good on LinkedIn as you are engaging on LinkedIn. Be moderate and thoughtful in your comments, especially when you disagree. Find like-minded souls and organisations to Follow. FollowContinueContinue reading “Your LinkedIn Profile”
Email scams
Did you get an email from a friend recently with a PDF attached to open? Be careful it may not be what it seems. An email scam which aims to trick you into giving up your email login details by sending you a (fake) link to a PDF has been doing the rounds this yearContinueContinue reading “Email scams”
Why the latest Facebook algorithm has affected your website
Many of us rely on Facebook to boost our sales, promote our brand, or get our message out. Up to this point, Facebook has worked well for most of us, however, all that is changing because Facebook has recently changed its algorithms. Algorithms Facebook’s latest change is forcing us to make better content, which, IContinueContinue reading “Why the latest Facebook algorithm has affected your website”
Which Disney Princess is your soul mate?
Many of us know about the dark side of Facebook quizzes. Some of us are not quite sure. Some of us really want to know what animal matches our personality or what famous medieval warrior we once were. There are some great quizzes out there right? However, there is a dark side to these quizzesContinueContinue reading “Which Disney Princess is your soul mate?”
The connection between web design and content writing
Photo credit: Annie Spratt My love of design and an economical decision based on transferable skills led me to write web content alongside web designers, information architects, other digital gurus and great cake bakers. I work in an environment where opinions are valued and knowledge is shared; where a collaborative spirit across competing divisions benefits allContinueContinue reading “The connection between web design and content writing”
Hello
Outside my French doors I hear Adele loud, clear, strong taking her band and her techies through a hot Sunday afternoon dress rehearsal. Sensational. I’m so lucky, I have the best piece of real estate in town right now. Ring side seat to an incredible singer. No ticket needed. If I had a ticket IContinueContinue reading “Hello”
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