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Nicholas Patterson

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Associate Director of Future Technologies, RMIT University

It’s been reported that names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, personal email addresses and emergency contact details, tax file numbers, payroll information, bank account details, passport details and student academic records were accessed. www.shutterstock.com

June 5, 2019

19 years of personal data was stolen from ANU. It could show up on the dark web

Nicholas Patterson, Deakin University

The worst-case scenario is that hackers still have access to the university systems via a backdoor and are siphoning off critical data as it emerges.

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August 10, 2018

Hackers cause most data breaches, but accidents by normal people aren’t far behind

Nicholas Patterson, Deakin University

Malicious and criminal attacks were the cause of 59% of data breaches in the last three months, according the latest reported figures.

Think of your router as the post office for the internet. www.shutterstock.com

July 2, 2017

Explainer: how internet routers work and why you should keep them secure

Nicholas Patterson, Deakin University

Get to know your internet router a little better.

Cybersecurity jargon can be intimidating, but it needn’t be. www.shutterstock.com

May 31, 2017

From botnet to malware: a guide to decoding cybersecurity buzzwords

Nicholas Patterson, Deakin University

To protect ourselves online, we should all understand a few key terms.

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