2019 Was the Worst Year for Data Breaches
We’ve found ourselves reporting on more and more data breaches last year, from a Brisbane hospital losing patient information to Canva’s leak of user data. This got us thinking, so we did a little research and sure enough, 2019 was the worst year on record for global...
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How to Start an Office Clean Desk Policy (and Why It’s Essential)
Many Australian businesses are loving the benefits of a clean desk policy – and for good reason. It’s not just good for their employee’s health, morale and productivity; it’s also a great way to prevent confidential data leaks or breaches. We’ll run through some...
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Keeping Your Data Safe Over Christmas With These Data Security Tips
Nothing can ruin Christmas quite like a data breach. We don’t mean to be a Grinch, but data safety is key to avoiding financial and reputational harm during the festive season. While you’re busy decorating and buying presents, opportunists could be looking for...
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3 Reasons To Securely Destroy Uniforms
Uniforms are an integral part of many Australian businesses. From local retail to the frontline of our national security, a uniform associates a person with the values and qualities of the organisation. Unfortunately, they can also pose severe risks to your business –...
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e-Waste Is Turning Thailand into a Dump for Hazardous Waste
Thailand has become the new destination for a large portion of the Western world’s waste. The result of this process has seen local waterways polluted beyond the possibility of repair, communities suffering without access to clean water, and hazardous levels of toxic...
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Welcome to the New Age of Identity Theft
A news story from the ABC in September highlights an alarming new trend. Identity theft has evolved and poses a serious threat to anyone with personal identification stored digitally. What were the costs of identity theft? In this example, scammers used the person’s...
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Why is CD Recycling so Important?
Most homes and businesses are packed to the rafters with old CDs and DVDs, which means a lot find their way into landfill. However, this practice doesn’t just pose a risk to the environment; it threatens your private information as well. The safest solution to these...
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Tokyo Olympics Will Feature Recycled Medals
Tokyo is set to abandon an age-old Olympic tradition and produce their medals from recycled e-waste. While this is terrific news for both fans and environmentalists alike, it does raise some fascinating questions about the medal-production process, and the benefits...
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Medical Records Found Outside Brisbane Hospital
Secure Medical Documents Found Outside Brisbane Hospital In scary scenes for patients of the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital (RBWH), a staff member found abandoned files containing sensitive patient data on a road near the hospital. Such a case raises some serious...
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Canva Data Security Breach
What would you do if your data ended up in the wrong hands? This was the frightening reality faced by almost 140 million users of Australian online design platform Canva in a recent data security breach on May 24th. This information breach saw the data of these users...
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