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CyberGuru teaming up with eSafety to support Safer Internet Day

CyberGuru teaming up with eSafety to support Safer Internet Day

8 February 2022 is Safer Internet Day, a global campaign raising awareness about online safety for people of all ages and is celebrated in 170 countries, dedicated to creating a safer online world for everyone. Staying safe online is one of the most important challenges of our time. Building digital skills and developing positive online […]

Landmark case against Google reveals that a privacy policy is no longer enough

Landmark case against Google reveals that a privacy policy is no longer enough

Written by Jessie Jeffery, Business Development Guru, CyberGuru A recent landmark ruling by the Federal court finding for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in its case against Google means companies can no longer hide behind their privacy policies. In summary, the court found Google had misled Google account users about the whether their […]

Safer Internet Day 2021

Safer Internet Day 2021

On Tuesday 5 February 2021, we celebrated Safer Internet Day. Run by the eSafety Commission, this year’s theme was Start the Chat. Research by the eSafety Commision revealed that only 46% of Australian parents feel confident about dealing with the online risks their children face and 95% want more information about online safety. We are […]

Create, connect and share respect – Safer Internet Day 2019

Safer Internet Day 2019

On Tuesday, 5 February 2019 we are celebrating Safer Internet Day! Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to raise awareness about the safe and positive use of digital technology, and to explore the role we can all play in creating a better and safer internet in our community. Coordinated by the Office of the eSafety […]

“Collection #1” Data breach lists 773 million accounts online

Collection #1

Barely a day goes by without news of another data breach or new security issue. But late last week security researcher Troy Hunt announced the discovery of what is possibly the largest data breach ever. Known as Collection#1, the data breach contains approximately 773 million accounts online from multiple sources. Collection #1 is a large […]

CyberGuru’s Chief Guru to present at Seniors Safety Forum

Seniors Safety Forum 2017

  CyberGuru’s Chief Guru, Chris Jeffery will present at the Seniors Safety Forum being hosted by Stirling Hinchliffe MP, Member for Sandgate, Cr Jared Cassidy, Councillor for Deagon Ward, and Leanne Linard MP, Member for Nudgee on Wednesday 4 October 2017. Chris Jeffery is an 2017 Advance Queensland Community Digital Champion and recently celebrated 20 […]