7th Wesnet
Technology
Safety Summit
15-17 SEPTEMBER 2026
Meeanjin (Brisbane)
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“Is Tech Abuse Happening to You?” posters now available in 7 new languages
bonnie2025-11-07T11:53:30+11:00November 7th, 2025|Comments Off on “Is Tech Abuse Happening to You?” posters now available in 7 new languages
Wesnet has created simple language posters for your waiting or counselling room that have now been translated into 7 new languages: Assyrian, Hazaragi, Nepali, Portuguese, Tamil, Urdu and Yumplatok (Torres Strait Creole). Use [...]
Recovering from and responding to a data breach
bonnie2025-07-28T09:44:37+10:00July 28th, 2025|Comments Off on Recovering from and responding to a data breach
You have just received that dreaded email or text from your once trusted service provider that your details have been impacted by the most recent data breach. Many organisations will take accountability, some [...]
Stalkerware alert: the danger of sideloaded parental monitoring apps
bonnie2025-05-26T14:49:44+10:00May 26th, 2025|Comments Off on Stalkerware alert: the danger of sideloaded parental monitoring apps
Applications sourced from alternative sources to official app stores are known as ‘sideloaded apps’. Sideloaded parental control apps differ from those in the Google Play or Apple App Store because they are not [...]
Connected cars are advanced surveillance devices on wheels
bonnie2025-05-26T14:49:29+10:00May 26th, 2025|Comments Off on Connected cars are advanced surveillance devices on wheels
Recent research, Driving Blind: The Unexamined Risk of Connected Cars, by Katharine Kemp at UNSW, highlights serious flaws in the data practices of new internet-connected cars in Australia, emphasising the need for urgent reform [...]
Password Managers Under Attack
bonnie2025-02-24T12:04:58+11:00February 24th, 2025|Comments Off on Password Managers Under Attack
Cybercriminals are starting to target password managers to gain access to important digital accounts. A recent report, Picus Security's Red Report 2025 revealed there have been three attacks in the last year and [...]
Privacy4Cars’ Vehicle Privacy Report
bonnie2025-01-16T14:38:33+11:00January 16th, 2025|Comments Off on Privacy4Cars’ Vehicle Privacy Report
Australians are being urged to educate themselves about their vehicle safety with privacy database, Privacy4Cars. By entering the vehicle's VIN number, Privacy4Cards generates a free Vehicle Privacy Report (VPR) that allows consumers to [...]
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What is technology safety?
Technology safety is the concept that everyone has the right to use technology without being harassed or abused. On this site you will find a wide range of resources and advice on the latest information in how you can use your technology safely. For more, check out our resources, latest blog posts, and attend our annual Technology Summit.
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