digital hygiene

Cyber-skulduggery is becoming the bane of modern life. Australia's prime minister has called it a “scourge”, and he is correct. In 2022–23, nearly 94,000 cyber crimes were reported in Australia, up 23% on the previous year.In the latest high-profile attack, around 15,000 customers of alcohol retailer Dan Murphy, Mexican restaurant chain Guzman y Gomez, Event Cinemas, and home shopping network TVSN had their login credentials and credit card details used fraudulently to buy goods and services in what is known as a…

Secure internet browsing, closing webcam and computer audio when not in use, not downloading content while using public wifi and using a password manager are among the recommendations made by University Grants Commission in its draft handbook on "Digital Hygiene". The UGC has drafted a handbook for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) to enable students and teachers to stay safe in "Cyber Space".The handbook which also details "Redefined behaviour protocols for students and objectives of teachers in virtual classes"…