The Office Is On Fire!
What Do You Save?
If your office caught fire tomorrow, what’s the one thing you would save? This simple thought experiment has a very important lesson. Your biggest asset is your data, and the only way to keep that data safe is with a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. It’s a horrible thought. But it does happen, so ask yourself […]
RI Advice: A Landmark Case for Cybersecurity and the Law
A recent decision by the Federal Court ruled that RI Advice, a financial services provider, was in breach of its legal obligations. The crime? Not protecting its client data against cyberattack. If you’re in the financial services sector, then hopefully you already know about the importance of a good cybersecurity strategy. Hackers are ultra-determined to […]
More Tech Tips!
Did You Know…
When it comes to technology, security and privacy are a constant concern. Today’s tech tip rundown has three little hacks to help you keep ahead of the bad guys. …You can hide your email address? At least, you can if you’re an iPhone user. All you have to do is go to Settings > Apple […]
When a Friend in Need Isn’t What They Seem:
Watch Out for WhatsApp Scams!
“Friend in need” messages are a common WhatsApp scam that can trick you out of your money and personal data. If you get an unexpected request for help, even from a familiar number, some basic due diligence will prevent you from falling for a fake. For many of us, it’s hard to imagine life without […]
Is Cybersecurity Training
Really Necessary?
Regular, comprehensive cybersecurity training is a serious commitment. It might be tempting to save time and money by skipping those training hours. But the cost of doing so can be devastating for your business. Proper cybersecurity training costs money. It requires expertise. It takes busy people away from their work. Of course, it’s ideal if […]
Check, Check, Check:
Your Data Breach Response Plan
With 98% of businesses suffering a data breach in the last eighteen months, it’s a virtual certainty that you’ll be hit. A well-formulated data response plan will help you mitigate damage and recover quickly. IT experts agree: it’s much safer to store your data in the cloud than it is to save it locally on […]
Do you need a
Password Manager
Reusing passwords is the simplest way to remember account login details. It’s also the riskiest. If your business doesn’t have the strongest password strategy, it could be worth trying a password manager. Hands up if you use the same password to log into a whole host of different websites and applications? You’re not alone. In […]
Man-In-The-Middle
Attacks
What They Are, and How to Protect Yourself Even if you don’t know how to identify a man-in-the-middle attack, you’ve certainly been the target of at least one. You might have received an email that claimed to be from your bank, asking you to log in to fix a problem with your account. Or maybe […]
When Will Your Business be
Attacked by Ransomware?
A ransomware attack is a very serious thing. Using a range of tricks and scams, cybercriminals break into your network. For a little while they stay hidden, working away in the background to change your security systems and prevent you from kicking them out again. Once they’re safely established, they encrypt your data and lock […]
Dynamite Phishing: Cyber
Shock Tactics
If you’re a switched-on email user, you’ll probably have heard of phishing. This is when a cybercriminal sends you a message that looks as if it comes from a trusted source, such as a bank or online store, prompting you to click a link or download a file. The aim is to gain access to […]
