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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.

ALS Global ransomware claim: what it means for you. An Australian giant in the crosshairs.

22.06.26 09:59 - By Shaun Barnett
ALS Global ransomware claim: what it means for you. An Australian giant in the crosshairs.
Ransomware group Aurora has listed ALS Global — an ASX-listed Brisbane testing giant — on its leak site, claiming stolen data. It's unverified for now, but it's a reminder your data lives in companies you've never directly used. Here's what it means and the simple steps to protect yourself.

Harcourts ransomware claim: an update on SafePay and what to do now

22.06.26 09:25 - By Shaun Barnett
Harcourts ransomware claim: an update on SafePay and what to do now
Harcourts is now investigating the SafePay ransomware gang's claim that it stole company data — nothing's confirmed yet. If you've ever rented or bought through them, here's what it means, why real estate is such a target, and the one step that matters most: never trust emailed bank-detail changes.

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

Instructure Paid the Canvas Ransom. Here's Why That Doesn't Mean Your Data Is Safe.

12.05.26 16:10 - By Shaun Barnett
Instructure Paid the Canvas Ransom. Here's Why That Doesn't Mean Your Data Is Safe.
Instructure has paid ShinyHunters over the Canvas breach. Here's why a paid ransom doesn't make your data safe, and what students and staff should do next.