A lot of Australians now, for example, installing security systems in the house and the installers are leaving the password. To update all your devices, change the password and devices. We're getting these fancy new air conditioners. So you can be like, I don't want to say it because my Google activate, but hey, smart home system turns on the heater for you. Again, these things are connected to the internet and people aren't updating it. And a lot of the time they're leaving the open Wi-Fi.
This is a very important conversation for anyone who has an online presence - so pretty much everyone.
At the age of 14 Bastien Treptel was given his first computer, by the age of 16, the police came knocking due to his hacking activities. He is now a reformed hacker who now uses his time to spread the word on how dangerous and creative cyber criminals are and how you can protect your business and personal life.
Here is the website to check if you've been a victim of a hack: https://haveibeenpwned.com
Here is where to get identity and theft protection.
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