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Cyber Awareness Month: How hackers strike and what it costs

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Financial losses caused by cybercrime are steadily increasing for both Australians and businesses each year. Credits: Main image- AAP, Inserted image- Karishma Khanna (supplied)

According to the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), relying solely on a username and password system without additional verification steps increases the risk of Australians’ data being hacked. So, what exactly is a data breach? How can you create a strong password? And how does multi-factor authentication enhance user security? Let’s find out with data engineer Karishma Khanna.


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According to the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD), relying solely on a username and password system without additional verification steps increases the risk of Australians’ data being hacked. So, what exactly is a data breach? How can you create a strong password? And how does multi-factor authentication enhance user security? Let’s find out with data engineer Karishma Khanna.


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