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Good explanation of a new scam trying to trick you into downloading malware via fake CAPTCHA instructions.

This new scam could trick you into downloading malware A new scam involving fake CAPTCHA boxes is tricking people into downloading malware that can steal sensitive information.

Damn Good Advice for Treasurers About our partnership with Beyond Bank Australia This collaboration brings together Beyond Bank and the Institute of Community Directors Australia to…

Do you have an older family member or friend who is new to using a smartphone and can use a little extra guidance?

Getting started with an iPhone or Android device can feel overwhelming at first, but learning a few simple skills can make a big difference.

Our new Be Connected video series is designed especially for beginners and walks through some helpful everyday basics, including:
⛔ closing unused websites
🏠 using the home button
📱 switching between portrait and landscape modes
🔼 checking for software updates
🚫 closing unused apps
📲 using the side key or button

These short step-by-step videos make it easier to build confidence and get comfortable using a smartphone: https://news.esafety.gov.au/47wTXvX

Check out upcoming free online webinars from the E-safety commissioner. Upcoming topics include staying safe on Facebook, managing emails smartly and protecting your personal information online.

Online safety presentations Learn how to keep safer online and use technology with confidence. Free, live-streamed and delivered in an easy-to-understand format with our knowledgeable and friendly presenter. Register to book your spot.

Manly Computer Pals Newsletter "FlashChat". May edition out now:

Manly Computer Pals - May FlashCHAT As we celebrate National Volunteer Week this May, we’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful volunteers who generously share their time, skills, and patience to help others build confidence with technology.

‘The happiest time of life is as you get older’: can positive thinking help you age better? Doing more trips around the sun does not mean inevitable decline, new research suggests – and having a optimistic outlook can even bring improvements

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Free event everyone welcome.

CompalsNB 'What's all this AI Fuss About'

A great turn up for our AI talk for beginners today. Well done Darryl.

Ever wondered how safe it is to save passwords in your browser

Is It Safe to Let Your Browser Remember Passwords? - Ask Leo! Letting your browser remember passwords is convenient. With that convenience comes significant risk. Most folks are much better served by using a password vault.