Aus Security Blog — Privacy

Email Forwarding Services: Protecting Your Privacy with Aliases

Email Forwarding Services: Protecting Your Privacy with Aliases
 Email forwarding services like addy.io and SimpleLogin have emerged as popular tools to help individuals safeguard their primary email addresses from spam, phishing attempts, and data breaches. In this post, we'll take a closer look at email aliases, their benefits, and how ProtonMail, a secure email provider, offers this feature to its users.

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QR Codes: Convenient Yet Dangerous?

QR Codes: Convenient Yet Dangerous?
Learn about the rising threat of QR code phishing attacks - what they are, how they work, latest attack statistics, and tips to protect yourself by spotting malicious QR codes leading to phishing sites.

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Faraday Bags: The Science of Shielding

Faraday Bags: The Science of Shielding
Discover the science behind Faraday bags, modern tools designed for digital protection. Explore their construction, functionality, testing processes, and diverse applications across industries. Learn how Faraday bags, based on 19th-century principles, are safeguarding our digital world today.

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Gone Phishing: A Guide for Australians

Gone Phishing: A Guide for Australians

Aussies, take note! We are facing an onslaught of phishing scams. And no phishing has nothing to do with a lazy Sunday afternoon by the lake. These are insidious attempts where scammers, masquerading as legitimate institutions or individuals, aim to capture your personal information through deceptive tactics. But it's more than just a tricky email or message, Let's explore the why, the how, and the ways to shield yourself from these cyber threats. The Escalation of Scams in Australia Recent statistics are a loud wake-up call for all of us. Scams have escalated by nearly 50% in the first half...

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Secure Your Digital Life with USB Data Blockers

Secure Your Digital Life with USB Data Blockers
Dive into this article on USB data blockers, as we explore their role in defending against various cyber threats, compatibility with USB 3.0 and USB-C standards, and their importance in safeguarding your devices and personal information in our digitally connected world.

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