Category: News

Meta’s Hidden Study What the Courts Are Saying About Social Media & Mental Health Recent court filings have uncovered a troubling narrative: Meta (the company behind Facebook and Instagram) may have downplayed or even buried its own research showing negative mental health effects, especially among teens. What the Court Case Reveals A deeper dive into…

The Rise of SMS Phishing Why your phone is the new frontline in Cyber-security Cybercriminals follow one simple rule: attack where people are paying the least attention. Right now, that target is your mobile phone. SMS phishing has surged across Australia and globally, becoming one of the fastest-growing cyber threats affecting individuals and businesses alike.…

The issue with old WordPress plugins Your website is more than a digital storefront, it’s an asset that threat actors actively target. Recently, a large-scale exploitation campaign has exposed how dangerous unpatched WordPress plugins really are. New Real-World Threat: Mass Exploitation Campaign A recent wave of attacks is exploiting critical vulnerabilities in two popular WordPress…

Meta is Using Your Images for AI Social media platforms have become central to our daily lives, but new updates from Meta highlight an important consideration for users: your photos could be used to train AI systems. Meta’s AI and Your Images Meta has confirmed that images uploaded to Facebook and Instagram may be accessed…

Why Technicalities Hosted Servers Outperform AWS for Australian Businesses For many organisations, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has become the default name in cloud hosting. But “industry standard” doesn’t always mean “best fit.”At Technicalities, we specialise in high-performance, fully managed hosted server environments built for reliability, security, and predictable pricing, without the hidden surprises of hyperscale…

Cyber-security Starts with You; Why Smart Habits Matter as Much as Cyber Tools When it comes to cyber-security, businesses often invest in the latest tools, from firewalls and EDR to advanced monitoring systems. These tools are vital, but here’s the truth: no matter how many security layers are in place, they can’t replace common sense…

Future Proofing Your Business IT in 2026 As we approach 2026, the pace of technological change continues to accelerate. Businesses that fail to adapt risk falling behind competitors, while those that strategically plan their IT infrastructure can improve efficiency, security, and long-term growth. Future-proofing your IT isn’t about buying the latest gadgets or software, it’s…

Protecting Against Holiday Season Scams The holiday season is a busy and exciting time for businesses, but it’s also a prime target for cybercriminals. Increased online shopping, end of year invoices, and holiday promotions create the perfect storm for phishing emails, fake delivery notifications, and social engineering attacks. For small and medium-sized businesses, a single…

Most businesses only scratch the surface of Microsoft 365, using it for email and documents while overlooking powerful tools that boost productivity. From Teams and Power Automate to Power BI, OneDrive, and Copilot, discover five ways to get more from your subscription and transform the way your business works.

Australia stands on the verge of a sweeping transformation in the way its youngest citizens interact with social media. As lawmakers debate a groundbreaking proposal to ban under-16s from major platforms, the nation wrestles with questions of safety, freedom, and technological change. With industry players, educators, and families all having a stake in the outcome, the months ahead promise robust public discussion and policy innovation. The ultimate challenge will be to protect children from online harms while empowering them to navigate an increasingly digital world with confidence and resilience.