Aus Security Blog
Protecting Your Home and Devices from Solar Flares and EMP's
As the sun's activity intensifies during its 11-year cycle, the threat of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) looms larger than ever. These powerful bursts of energy have the potential to wreak havoc on our technology-dependent world, triggering geomagnetic disturbances and electromagnetic pulse (EMP) events that can disrupt electrical grids and damage electronic devices.
Solar Panels, Inverters and EMF Radiation? Here's What You Need to Know
As solar energy gains popularity, some people have raised concerns about potential electromagnetic field (EMF) radiation from solar panel systems. While solar panels themselves emit very low levels of EMF, the inverters and wiring connecting the panels to your home can be sources of low-frequency EMF radiation.
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Is Your iPhone Protecting Your Privacy? The Truth Behind Apple's Claims
Apple has long positioned itself as a champion of user privacy, with high-profile ad campaigns proclaiming that "what happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone." However, recent revelations and court filings have called into question the validity of these claims, leaving many iPhone users wondering just how private their devices are.
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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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Crafting Strong Passwords: Your First Line of Digital Defense
In this article, you’ll delve into the essentials of crafting passwords that not only thwart unauthorised access but also are manageable on a day-to-day basis. With the right password managers, the daunting task of remembering countless strong passwords transforms into the simplicity of remembering just one master password, revolutionising your online security experience.
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