A number of callers asked about protecting their Facebook pages and information from hackers and spammers. Details are on the Netsmarts webpage
On 702 Sydney Mornings with Linda Mottram, we’re revisiting security and how it affects businesses and consumers after some stories of serious security breaches in everything from shops to pacemakers.
We’re looking at some pretty important issues, including how four million hotel locks are open to hackers and thieves.
Even more scary is the risk that pacemakers can be hacked. This story is a cautionary tale on good intentions being bought undone by bad security practices.
For businesses, the risk of having customers’ credit card details hacked is a serious issue. Two years ago the US fast food chain Subway had a major breach when criminals managed to break into franchisees’ Point Of Sales systems.
Recently the Australian Federal Police broke up a similar crime gang operating out of Romania.
A misconception about computer security is that all hackers are evil. The reality is most aren’t and a good example of this is Random Hacks of Kindness where geeks get together to find ways of using tech to improve society. We’ll look at last weekend’s Melbourne event.
Join us on 702 Sydney from shortly after 9.30am. We’d like to hear your views, comments or questions so call in on 1300 222 702 or SMS on 0467 922 702 or tweet with @702Sydney in the message.
I listened this morning to 702 and interested in what you had to say about Minecraft, as it has invaded our house. I was out walking so couldn’t take notes, can you please remind me what you had to say about security for the family and our PCs? Thank you!
Hi Christine,
The basic thrust about Minecraft is the site itself is safe, but the cheat sites the kids go to are not. I’d recommend you set their computer profiles to being Limited User so they can’t accidentally infect their computers with rubbish.
More importantly you should emphasise online stranger danger with them to make sure they are across the risks of allowing strangers into their multi-player groups.
Finally, limit their time and only allow them to play computer games in common areas. You shouldn’t allow kids to lock themselves away with their computers in the bedroom.