Securing home Wi-Fi – protecting your remote workforce
With close to 60% of Australian managers and professionals either working from home full time (Source: ABS.gov.au), or at least a couple of days per week, the need to consider the security of the home working environment continues to be an area of concern for business owners. While we can encourage our teams to avoid […]
Why Anti-Virus Alone Won’t Protect Your Business
In years gone by, viruses were the biggest threat to your computers, and because of this, anti-virus software became big business. But in an era where businesses are scrambling to defend against much more sophisticated cyber threats, anti-virus software isn’t enough to protect you and your business from the evolving threats in the cyber landscape. […]
The Human Element: Why Cybersecurity training is crucial for your employees
In today’s digitally driven world, cybersecurity for your business is more important than ever. With the ever-increasing frequency and sophistication of cyber threats, protecting your company’s sensitive information and data has become a top priority. While investing in robust security software and systems is essential, it’s equally crucial to recognise the human element in your […]
Credential stuffing – What is is and why you should care
You may have heard recently about the credential stuffing incident involving some 15,000 customers of a number of big brands, including Guzman y Gomez, Dan Murphy’s, Event Cinemas and Binge – just to name a few. The incident has seen some compromised customers losing hundreds of dollars through transactions that were processed on their accounts. […]
The impact of your email address and how it could cost your business
In today’s digital age, a professional online presence is vital for businesses to establish trust. Yet, the often neglected, but crucial component of this digital presence is the email address. While @bigpond.net.au or @gmail.com are convenient, relying on them for your business might be costing you more than a bit of trust. Let’s unpack why. […]
How to shop safely online
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are two of the biggest shopping events of the year, offering exciting discounts and deals across a wide range of products. While these sales can be a great opportunity to save money, it’s also an opportunity to fall victim to cybercrime. The increase in BYOD (bring your own device) and […]
Why your web browser extensions could be posing a huge security risk
Modern web browsers including Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Apple’s Safari allow us to access the estimated 1.13 billion websites that are available on the Internet. But these web browsers don’t always offer us all the functionality we might need or want. In this situation, many users will install what’s known as a […]
How to Communicate a Data Breach: A Guide for Businesses
In today’s digital world, data breaches have become an unfortunate reality for businesses of all sizes, and a single data breach could result in reputational damage, financial losses, and possibly even huge fines for your business. IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2023 that has taken learnings from 550 organisations that were hit by a data […]
Is ChatGPT safe to use?
The rapid uptake of AI tools such as ChatGPT has been impressive, with some 100 million users on that platform alone worldwide. While the tools can be fantastic to use for many different applications – they also come with their risks. If you’re using ChatGPT within your business (or even your personal life!), there are a few […]
Are you Ransomware aware?
Ransomware is a type of malicious software – often referred to as ‘malware’ – that is designed to deny access to your files or your computer system until a ransom is paid. While the rate of ransomware attacks declined in Australia in 2022, of the organisations surveyed the number was still as high as 70% reporting that […]
