#Cyber Criminals
Over 500 million Facebook users have had their data leaked online; here’s how to check if your number was compromised
Facebook experienced a large-scale online data breach in 2019. The data re-emerged online over the weekend…
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? […]
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 […]
Staying safe online: How to keep your business free from digital theft
Keeping valuable business data safe from theft is vital, especially as an increasing number of mobile technologies are incorporated into a small business’ daily routine.
Expert tips to combat mobile security threats
SMBs are exposed to many of the same security threats as large enterprises, so it’s important to know what you should be keeping vigilant against. Here’s some expert advice about the mobile security threats facing small business and tips for combating them.
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.
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.
‘Bring your own device’ trend puts SMBs in cyber danger
Security experts are warning businesses against the current trend of employee BYOD or ‘Bring Your Own Device’ to work, as it leaves them exposed to malware attacks and other cyber crime.
EOFY a good reminder to protect digital assets
Craig Scroggie blogs about how SMBs should use the EOFY to reassess the protection given to their digital assets. “What hackers like about a small business is that they tend to have more money in the bank than an end-user or consumer and less cyber defences than a larger company – making them a less sophisticated and lucrative target.”
Protecting your business from cyber crime
Business security isn’t just about locks, alarms and guards. Thieves have realised corporate networks are safer and more profitable to steal over the internet than doing a ‘smash and grab’. So what’s the best online business protection against cyber criminals? The threat landscape in a connected world is rapidly changing. New types of attack have […]