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Why cyber security should be a priority for you and your business
The leak of a database containing the records of Apple HealthKit and Google FitBit users, as well as several other brands of fitness tracker products, has highlighted the critical importance of securing customer databases, potentially putting more than 61 million people – including an unknown number in Australia – at risk of compromise by opportunistic cyber criminals.
It is owned by GetHealth, a New Yorkbased provider of health data services and includes 61,053,956 total records. The leak compromised the following information: names, weight, height, dates of birth, gender, and location.
Aside from Apple HealthKit and Google FitBit, the leak also contained information from other devices, such as 23andMe, Life Fitness, Daily Mile, FatSecret, GoogleFit, Jawbone UP, MapMyFitness, Microsoft, Misfit, MapMyWalk, Moves App, PredictBGL, Sony Lifelog, Strava, VitaDock, Runkeeper, Withings, Android Sensor, and S Health.
With hackers now targeting smaller businesses and individuals, the data you hold with your customers’ details could be compromised.
How do you know if your data has been compromised? If you want to know if any of your data has been compromised, not just from this info breach but others as well, visit haveibeenpwned.com and enter the information you want to search for. You can check if your email or phone number has been included in a data breach. The website will also provide information on said data breaches.
All data breaches should be reported to the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). This is according to The Privacy Act 1988 designed to protect the privacy of individuals and their personal information.
If your data has been compromised, you should: • Change your passwords immediately. • Enable 2FA on all online programs. • Be cautious with emails from larger companies you many have visited online. They could be phishing emails. • Most of all, implement safe Internet practices to minimise the damage of data breaches.
Whilst cyber security is often not a priority for small businesses, it can cause a lot of damage if not implemented.
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Are you tired of feeling tired?
Are you constantly feeling tired or fatigued and struggle to find the energy to do normal activities?
You may be one of the thousands of Australians suffering from iron deficiency.
Iron deficiency occurs when the body is unable to make enough red blood cells as it does not have enough iron to support their production.
It can be caused by lack of iron in our diet, losing large amounts of blood during the menstrual cycle, frequent nose bleeds or a gastro intestinal ulcer.
Some individuals may also struggle to absorb iron due to a genetic disorder or gastrointestinal and digestive conditions, such as crohn’s disease, celiac disease or H.Pylori infection.
Women are at higher risk than men for developing the condition during menstruation and pregnancy because their need for iron increases during this time.
In addition to fatigue, symptoms include difficulty concentrating, brittle nails or hair loss, pale skin, coldness in the hands and feet, cracks at the side of the mouth, swelling or soreness of the tongue and chest pain. Dizziness, headaches, irregular or rapid heartbeat, unusual cravings for nonfood items, restless leg syndrome and shortness of breath are also signs.
Left untreated, iron deficiency can lead to depression, heart problems, increased risk of infections, motor or cognitive development delays in children, and pregnancy complications such as pre-term delivery or low birth weight.
Thankfully, once diagnosed, iron deficiency can be treated using the costeffective iron supplement, Ferrous + C, to support healthy blood iron levels in the body. Ferrous + C is a TGA-approved product manufactured locally by Australianowned company, Vitaceuticals, and is prescribed by leading Gynaecologists, Endocrinologists and other leading Specialist doctors.
Formulated by pharmacists, Ferrous + C contains a different salt from others on the market, significantly reducing the chance of adverse side effects.
Gentle on the stomach and easy to swallow, the non-constipating formula is ideal for daily use and includes Vitamin C for enhanced absorption. Chewable tablets are also available for children or adults who do not like taking tablets.
Ferrous + C is available at Woolworths, and is stocked at more than 300 leading pharmacies across NSW or you can purchase online at www.vitaceuticals. com.au.
Are you prone to iron deficiency?
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australian women under the age of 50 may have some form of iron deficiency?
Those most prone to iron deficiency include pregnant women, elite athletes, vegans, vegetarians, adolescent girls and women of childbearing age. If you are concerned you may be iron deficient, see your GP. If a therapeutic oral iron supplement is recommended, choose Ferrous +C® . Chewable tablets are also available for children or adults who do not like taking tablets. Available at Woolworths and selected pharmacies. Also available for purchase online at vitaceuticals.com.au
