#Cyber Crime
How small businesses can tackle targeted cyber attacks
Running a business with a cybersafe mindset is critical to surviving, particularly as Australia’s SMBs prepare to emerge from the pandemic with a more digitally-driven hybrid workforce than ever.
Q&A: Cybersecurity and how to lower the risk to your business
We sat down with Scott McKinnel, a manager at international cybersecurity company Tenable, to discuss the cyber threats putting businesses at risk and what can be done to crack down on these vulnerabilities.
The Petya ransomware attack is a ‘wake-up call’ for all businesses, says cyber security minister
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) is working to confirm reports of two Australian companies affected by ‘Petya’, a ransomware attack sweeping the globe. The government agency has referred to Petya as a ‘global ransomware campaign’ and noted that it appears to leverage the same vulnerability as WannaCry, another malicious software that renders data or […]
The attacker’s target: the small business
Cybercrime is increasing at epidemic proportions and impacting everyone from consumers to Small to Medium Businesses (SMB’s) and large corporations, however you may not be aware that SMBs are becoming the cybercriminal’s “sweet spot”. SMBs have a number of unique characteristics which make them an attractive target which includes having sufficiently valuable information to make […]
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 […]
Free Windows upgrade prompts security concerns
Those operating Windows 7 and Windows 8 will soon be offered a free upgrade to Microsoft’s most recent operating system, Windows 10. Sounds good, but should users jump in with both feet? A new feature called Wi-Fi Sense included as part of the new operating system will allow your PC to automatically connect to Wi-Fi […]
Australian businesses under growing threat from cyber crime
Australian businesses are under a growing threat from cyber crime according to the first ever unclassified cyber security threat report. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) released the Australian Cyber Security Centre Threat Report 2015 with the aim of achieving a more ‘cyber secure’ Australia. The report warns that businesses must implement cyber security measures […]
Small business rests on cyber crime laurels
The belief that your business is too small or too insignificant to be a target of cyber criminals is precisely the problem. In fact, that’s the kind of thinking that cyber crims are quite literally banking on. The damage caused by security breach cannot be overstated. It directly affects your brand, can cost a lot […]
Protecting your business from cyber attacks
While large businesses still garner a lot of attention from cybercriminals, the reality is that SMBs are also increasingly becoming targets for cyber-attacks.
5 security predictions for 2013 and beyond
We are merely scratching the surface when it comes to how SMBs will be able to leverage technology to boost profitability and agility.
3 scary online security mistakes to avoid
In the online world, terrors aren’t reserved for Halloween. Hackers haunt the web, looking to use personal information against you. Here’s what you need to know.
Think end-to-end to improve online security
Every business feels under siege these days, and it’s not just that IT groups tend to have fewer employees and more to get done. Network security assaults are becoming both more frequent and more sophisticated.
Why you might need to rethink your internet security – now
These four steps can help you move beyond firewalls and antivirus systems.
How to make your website hacker-proof
Consider these tips for keeping your site free of malicious content and protecting your business.
Cybercrime on the rise, SMBs in the firing line
Local SMBs are failing to adequately protect themselves from rising cybercriminal activity, a new survey has found, increasing their chances of becoming victims to online data theft. Here are some expert tips for securing your valuable business information.
Hackers begin scamming in lead up to 2012 London Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London will mark the third time the city has hosted this event. When previous London Olympics were held in 1908 and 1948, cyberattacks weren’t even the stuff of science fiction. This time around, they’re a real concern.
10 simple steps for securing business data
As businesses increasingly rely on the internet to reach a wider market, it’s vital that irreplaceable virtual assets – the data and information being stored on their computers and fileservers – are protected and kept secure. Here’s how.
How to protect against online threats: Five ways
As the number of SMBs rise in Australia, so too does the risk of exposure to online threats. Fortunately, there are few simple ways to ensure your business is protected against online criminals.
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.
Seven ways to protect business information on a Mac
You can’t afford to let complacency be the hallmark of your security strategy, and you can’t think you’re invisible to the bad guys. For SMBs that use Macs to fuel their businesses, taking the appropriate steps to protect their information is now a necessity.
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.
6 steps to protect your information and privacy online
Recent high-profile data breaches, locally and internationally, demonstrate that no business is immune to cyber crime. Keeping information out of harm’s way needs to be a top priority for all businesses, large or small.