Stay Smart Online week

It's not unusual for a site you like to get its database broken into, so you might need to be a little curious and find out whether your passwords are at risk.

We have so many services and so many passwords, but what's considered a good password these days, and do you have it?

There are plenty of scammers out to get you, and many are employing phishing techniques. Do you know what to look for?

You get a call out of the blue from a number you don't recognise. Like most people, your immediate thought is to return the call, but in this case, you really shouldn't.

It's the last day of Stay Smart Online week, and every day we've put on a tip that could do just that, helping you to stay smarter online. But what do the professionals advise overall?

Everyone uses the internet, and everyone knows about viruses, but why is it that so many people are still getting fooled by the modern equivalent of internet viruses? We're exploring that in this question, as we ask a question few seem to know the answer to.

It's always a good time to talk about security, and with a government initiative on smarter online practices this week, we're helping out asking the important questions, like whether free WiFi networks are safe.

Staying smart online is more important than ever, and for this week we draw attention to important issues, such as the burgeoning area of social scanning, discussing what it is and how to stay on guard.

With this week being "Stay Smart Online" week for the Australian government, it's a perfect time to get some questions answered, so let's start with one of the most basic questions, delving into what makes a good, strong password.