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What is a "hashed" password? (explained without the jargon)

22.06.26 11:12 - By Shaun Barnett
What is a "hashed" password? (explained without the jargon)
Breach notices often say passwords were hashed. Here's what that actually means, why it isn't a guarantee, and what you should still do. No jargon.

Romance Scams: When the Person You Love Online Doesn't Exist

19.05.26 14:40 - By Shaun Barnett
Romance Scams: When the Person You Love Online Doesn't Exist
How online scammers prey on trust — and what families can do about it

Canvas LMS Data Breach: What Australian Students and Staff Need to Know Right Now

09.05.26 13:46 - By Shaun Barnett
Canvas LMS Data Breach: What Australian Students and Staff Need to Know Right Now
ShinyHunters claims to have stolen 275 million Canvas LMS records, and Australian universities are in the impact zone. What happened and what to do now.