Cyber Security Mum – Australia

Moira Cronin asks and answers the questions parents have about cybersecurity. Read her blog to learn how to protect your family from the latest scams and online predators. Discover helpful tips for safe social networking, and summaries and suggestions of online issues specific to Australia.

Love a Little Online Shopping? How’s Your Privacy Awareness?

I am a sucker for online shopping and my current obsession is with books. When you have Fishpond, Book Depository and Borders offering free delivery in addition to highly reduced prices, well – it’s a marriage made in heaven! Now, every time I find a new shopping site, I have to register my details. And Read more…

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My Thirteen Year Old Is Our “I.T. Director”

I don’t know HOW often I hear these comments when I am out and about: “My son manages all our computers.” “My daughter sends my emails for me.” “My teenage son has installed our security software … and the parental controls.” (No joke!) So, why is it that parents don’t back themselves? Why do some Read more…

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How To Help Your Kids Manage Their Laptops (And Reduce Your Headaches)

Now, I know at first glance this might seem humorous to many parents – helping their tech-savvy children with their laptops – but PLEASE read on – it could possibly save you some headaches and even some money! Along with lunchboxes, pencil cases and hopefully a little completed homework, many Australian school kids also count Read more…

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Staying Safe Online And Off

As Cybermum, my job is to help keep you and your family safe in your online lives. But as a mother I would also like to make sure you have some tips and ‘know-how’ for staying safe in your day-to-day lives. It is empowering to know that you have a ‘go-to’ plan in case you Read more…

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Hactivism – Be Alert But Not Alarmed

Last year we decided to bite the bullet, max out the credit cards and take our kids to the US. We had such a fantastic time: Disneyworld and Harry Potter world in Orlando, the Smithsonian in Washington, Hollywood and the walking zombies in New York. Yes, walking zombies. We were in New York when the Read more…

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Keep Your Digital Lives And Devices Safe In 2012

Well, I don’t know about you, but the relaxing summer days now seem like a distant memory. The crazy combination of work, kids, school, sport and social activities has returned. Plus let’s not forget the kids’ social lives! Sometimes, when I am feeling completely strapped for time, I cut corners. I dry shirts in the Read more…

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Kids Back To School…Now The February To-Do List

As much as I love the Christmas school holidays, I am always so grateful for the peace and quiet February brings. After the craziness of Christmas, the annual January family holiday and the hectic ‘Back to School’ spending spree, I can finally take a breath. And then get psyched up to get organised for the Read more…

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Some Simple Tips To Safeguard Your Smartphone

Is it just me or have you noticed that everywhere you look someone’s launching a new tablet or a new smartphone, talking about all the latest and greatest technology on offer? Over one third of Australians now own a smartphone and 63 percent own an internet-enabled mobile device (PayPal mCommerce Report 2011). As our mobiles Read more…

Cybersafety help just a double-click away

I’ve always been a big advocate of kids of all ages (even the big kids out there like me!) having access to the “Wide Wild Web”. I love to watch how my Cyber kids interact, search, play, download, communicate, learn and socialise in this digital age – and let’s face it they’re naturals.  Our jobs Read more…

Roses are Red, Violets are blue, on Valentine’s Day don’t let the Cybercrooks scam you!

Roses are Red, Violets are blue, on Valentine’s Day don’t let the Cybercrooks scam you! Valentine’s Day many of us have our heads in the clouds, thinking of our loved ones…. Or the ones we’d like to love! :)  But as you treat or seek that special someone in your life, make sure that you don’t Read more…