Monthly Archives: February 2015

The Ubuntu smart phone

Currently only available in the European Union where it seems to be doing well with great reviews, but as soon as it hits the rest of the world (hopefully), will it take off to compete against the 2 big players? Apple and Android. I’d like to think it should at least be able to […]

By |February 25th, 2015|IT Solutions|Comments Off on The Ubuntu smart phone

What is a botnet?

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By |February 24th, 2015|Security|Comments Off on What is a botnet?

CTB-Locker infections still on the rise

Since our previous post we have noticed different formats of emails going round and the most common is the fax email that seems to be stinging more businesses and individuals. It appears to look like you have a legitimate fax message from the office fax machine complete with an attachment. The .zip file has […]

By |February 16th, 2015|Security|Comments Off on CTB-Locker infections still on the rise

CryptoLocker Ransomeware attacking Australia

What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is malicious software that denies you access to your computer or files until you pay a ransom.  There are two types of ransomware that SophosLabs is commonly seeing:

Encrypts personal files/folders (e.g., the contents of your My Documents folder – documents, spreadsheets, pictures, videos).  Files are deleted once they are encrypted and […]

By |February 13th, 2015|IT Solutions|Comments Off on CryptoLocker Ransomeware attacking Australia

How to keep your webcam safe from Hackers!

Last year webcam security became a high priority after an anonymous website began posting live streams of the world’s unprotected webcams. Here are 5 top tips to keep yours safe from the hackers.

By |February 9th, 2015|IT Solutions|Comments Off on How to keep your webcam safe from Hackers!

Australian cybersecurity video

A new cybersecurity video from the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has taken an unusual approach to raising awareness.

The video, titled “Recognise. Report.” stars comedian and radio host Merrick Watts, who plays a spokesperson for the made-up Department of International Security.

By |February 9th, 2015|Security|Comments Off on Australian cybersecurity video

Battle of the smarts

Tag Heuer’s smartwatch approach

A traditional watch manufacturer founded in 1860, Swiss-based TAG Heuer is now part of the French luxury conglomerate LVMH.

Supported by Oracle, TAG Heuer developed a special edition of the Aquaracer Caliber 72 for the America’s Cup 2013. With this watch, the crew of the Oracle team had real time access to […]

By |February 6th, 2015|IT Solutions|Comments Off on Battle of the smarts

Malware Targets Facebook Users

Facebook is a place where most people share status updates, photos and videos — not pornography. However, a malicious Trojan that may look like a piece of adult entertainment in a friend’s post is already affecting countless members of the social networking service.

The Trojan was first reported by security researcher Mohammad Reza Faghani, who […]

By |February 3rd, 2015|Security|Comments Off on Malware Targets Facebook Users

Equinix Data Center in Melbourne boasts 30 Clients

More than 30 customers have taken space at the recently launched Equinix data center in Melbourne, its first facility in Australia’s second most populous city. The Redwood City, California-based colocation giant announced last year in January 2014 that it plans to build a 60 million dollar data centre, and 1 year later its built, online and […]

By |February 3rd, 2015|Cloud Solutions|Comments Off on Equinix Data Center in Melbourne boasts 30 Clients