#Cyber Attacks
Mounting large-scale cyberattacks expose the Achilles heel of Aussie businesses
Dynamic Business wishes to emphasise the importance of businesses maintaining reliable information handling methods and an up-to-date plan for responding to data breaches.
How businesses can lower data security risks in hybrid working environments
Hybrid working has not only changed the way employees and businesses operate, it has major implications on the security dynamic…
Global Microsoft cyber attack leaves Australian businesses vulnerable
The global cyber attack Microsoft shed light on last week has hit tens of thousands of businesses – and Australia’s feeling the brunt of it as well.
Help! My bank account’s been cleaned out by another ‘me’
Mistaken identity is a perennial movie plot. Who can forget the classic suspense flick, North by Northwest which has ad man Cary Grant on the run after being mistaken for a government agent? Or Date Night which sees a romantic evening turn dangerous after a married couple take up the dinner reservation of a couple of no-shows? […]
Protect your data and reputation in five steps
Protecting customer and company data is a major concern facing Australian businesses today. No doubt this business dilemma has been intensified by the rise in cyber attacks upon organisations of all sizes, affecting their ability to keep data secure. According to the Australian Signals Directorate cyber attacks on Australian businesses and government increased by 20 […]
Top cybersecurity trends making an impact in the financial services industry in 2016
During 2015, a number of financial institutions across the world continued to be targets for cybercriminals looking to maximise their efforts. In fact, the impact of some high-profile attacks on financial institutions in the United States have been valued at over US$100 million. This has done nothing to increase confidence within the industry, as cybersecurity […]
Cyber Insurance: the cost of not getting it
When it comes to thinking about cyber attacks many small businesses believe that it won’t happen to me. After all I am just a small business, with not much to steal. However when it comes to cyber crime, size isn’t important, hackers will take any data they can, and sometimes it’s much easier to get […]
Apple cleans up after largest attack on App Store in China
In its first large-scale attack on its App Store, Apple is taking steps to remove malicious codes added to iPhone and iPad programs commonly used in China. A number of cyber security firms reported finding a malicious program dubbed XcodeGhost embedded in hundreds of Apps available on the App Store. It is understood that the […]
‘Tis the season to be tax scam savvy: Eight tips
The tax return season is almost upon us and experts are warning SMBs to be wary of online scams masked as tax related services by the hackers who are offering them.
Beware: Six stages of malicious cyber crime attacks
Online security is no longer a simple matter of patching software and keeping your anti-virus solution up-to-date. To put an effective IT security solution in place and secure your business data, you need to have a basic understanding of the six stages of today’s malicious cyber attacks.
12 online security threats to guard against
Security professionals around the world are fighting a challenging battle at the moment, as online adversaries continually change their modes of attack by turning to more sophisticated methods. So what are the key security threats that businesses should look out for at the moment?
Five ways to protect your business against internet threats
SMBs are open to two main types of cyber attacks – those targeted directly at an organisation and the mass shotgun attack style designed to infect anyone and everyone. Here’s five easy ways businesses can protect themselves online.
How much do you know about online security?
Just how much do you know about online security and minimising cyber risks to your business? Take AVG’s Online Security Quiz here and find out whether you’re properly equipped to protect your business online.
Is your business cyber-savvy?
Employees are getting sucked in by increasingly smarter cybercriminals. Are your workplace practices making it easier for them?
SMBs in the dark about cyberattack risk
While the majority of SMBs are aware of internet threats, they don’t believe they’ll be the target of cyber attacks, new research has found.
Hackers take aim at SMBs
If you still think you’re too small for hackers to target your business, think again.