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Stryker Cyberattack: Lessons for Business Security

🚨 Cyber Alert The Stryker Attack:No One Is Too Big to Fall Published: March 2026  Â·  By: Technicalities âš¡ Key Takeaway A US Fortune 300 company with 56,000 employees and a USD$25 billion revenue just had tens of thousands of devices remotely wiped in a matter of hours. The attack vector wasn’t exotic — and…
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Penetration Testing: Is Your Business Actually Secure, or Just Assuming It Is?

Cyber Security Penetration Testing: Is Your Business Actually Secure,or Just Assuming It Is? Published: March 2026  Â·  By: Technicalities âš  The Reality Most businesses that discover they’ve been breached thought they were secure. Firewalls, antivirus, and cloud platforms are a good foundation — but they don’t tell you what an attacker could actually do if…
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Quishing is Evolving: Fancy QR Codes are a Growing Threat

Cyber Security The QR Code That Looks LegitimateIs the One to Watch Published: March 2026  Â·  By: Technicalities âš  Key Threat QR code phishing — known as quishing — has been a growing threat for several years. Now it’s getting harder to spot. Attackers are using stylised, branded QR codes that look completely legitimate to…
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Meta’s Hidden Study

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…
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The Rise of SMS Phishing: Why Your Phone Is the New Frontline in Cybersecurity

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.…
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The Hidden Risk of Outdated Website Plugins: Why WordPress Sites Are Vulnerable

The Problem With Old WordPress Plugins Your website isn’t just a page on the internet, it’s part of your business. And just like anything valuable, it’s a target. One of the biggest risks to WordPress sites right now comes from something many people overlook: old plugins. A Real Example of What’s Happening Right Now Recently,…
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What You Need to Know About Meta Using Your Images for AI on Facebook and Instagram

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…
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Cyber-security Starts with You

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…
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Australia’s Social Media Ban for Under 16s

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.
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