Are your employees your security’s weakest link?
Are Your Employees Your Biggest Security Risk? Let me ask you something. Do you lock your front door when you leave the house? Of course you do. But what if someone left a window open? Suddenly, all that security means nothing. Now, think about your business. You have likely invested in strong passwords, firewalls, and […]
Beware of “Support Calls” – They Could Be a Ransomware Scam
Have you ever received a call claiming to be from Microsoft Teams support? Pause before following their instructions—it could be a scam. A growing trend sees scammers impersonating “help desk” staff to trick employees into granting them access to their devices. This is often part of a larger ransomware attack, where your business data is […]
Security Alert: Surging Attacks on Business Email Accounts
Email is the lifeblood of modern business communication. But with its indispensability comes a critical responsibility: ensuring your email systems are secure. One of the most pressing threats today is Business Email Compromise (BEC). Falling victim to BEC doesn’t just jeopardize data—it can come with a hefty financial loss. What is a BEC Attack? BEC […]
How future-ready is your business’s IT?
How confident are you in the technology your business relies on today? According to a recent study, 90% of business leaders believe their current IT systems are “best in class.” But what about tomorrow? The same study revealed some critical concerns: Outdated technology is more than just an inconvenience – it’s a risk. When hardware […]
New Phishing Scam Smarter Than Ever—Here’s How to Protect Your Business
Cybercriminals have found a new way to target businesses, and Microsoft is raising the alarm. This latest phishing scam exploits trusted cloud services like SharePoint and OneDrive, making it harder to spot. Here’s what you need to know and how to stay safe. How the Scam Works Scammers use stolen or purchased login credentials to […]
Beware this malware: It “annoys” you into handing over login details
How Secure is Your Team Online? Think you’ve got online security nailed? You know the basics – avoiding phishing scams, dodgy downloads, and steering clear of suspicious links. But there’s a new breed of malware designed to trick even the most cautious. It’s a sneaky player in the online threat world, and its goal? To […]
A third of all data loss is caused by problems with backups
Losing access to your business’s data – even temporarily – can feel like a nightmare straight out of a horror movie. Data backup tools are designed to create copies of your data and store them securely. When things go wrong, recovery tools use these copies to restore your lost files. So, if your business already […]
Recent Cyber Incidents and Data Breaches in Australia: A Call for Vigilant Cybersecurity
In the past few months, a series of cyber incidents and data breaches have rocked organisations across various industries in Australia, highlighting the ever-growing threat of cyber-attacks. From major corporations to government agencies and small businesses, no entity seems immune to the risks posed by cybercriminals. Here’s a snapshot of some notable incidents: These incidents […]
Don’t sleep on this simple, effective security booster
Microsoft has just revealed that multi factor authentication (aka MFA) will soon be mandatory for all Azure logins to enhance security measures. Whether you’re an user yourself isn’t the point here. This news is worth noting for everyone. Utilising MFA is a powerful method to safeguard your online resources effectively. Multi factor authentication is akin, […]
Cyber extortion: What is it and what’s the risk to your business?
Cyber extortion has been a topic lately keeping many people up at night and grabbing headlines. Have you thought about it? You should as it could impact your business in the future. So what is cyber extortion? It’s a form of cybercrime where criminals threaten to harm your business by breaching its data and digital […]
