#Cybercrime
Why the key to withstanding data breaches in your SME is reducing how much data you store
Amid a flurry of high-profile attacks and the tightening of privacy regulations, organisations are increasingly seeking ways to minimise the risk of suffering a data breach. Personal details of customers, credit card numbers and corporate financial records – are all eagerly sought by cyber criminals. In an increasingly digital business environment, keeping such data safe […]
There are two types of companies: Those who know they’ve been hacked & those who don’t
“There are only two types of companies: Those that have been hacked and those that will be hacked.” – Robert S. Mueller, III, former Director of the FBI and now Special Counsel into the Russian interference of the USA election, made this famous quote. But almost by the time he made it, it was out of […]
The hacking community is evolving but the security basics still apply for businesses
They’re often portrayed as socially isolated, disaffected young men tapping keyboards in darkened basements. Motivated by the promise of global notoriety, they spend hours trawling for IT security weaknesses trying to cause disruption and destruction. The reality of hackers today is somewhat different. Often highly educated, many work in loosely connected groups that share knowledge […]
How small businesses are vulnerable to fraud
A small business is more than a bottom line for an owner; it is often their heart, soul and passion. By taking the plunge and setting up and running a small business, all your time and energy becomes focused on making your life’s dream a success. However, with all of your energy invested in your […]
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 […]
Cybercrime threats facing SMBs in Australia
The most common threats are targeted attacks. These include spear-phishing emails, exploit of unpatched systems or software and crypto-ransomware attacks. However, part of the challenge with SMBs is awareness.
Top 10 IT security predictions for 2012
WatchGuard Technologies’ security analysts have announced their 2012 security predictions. Here are their top 10 predictions for the year ahead…
How an IT manager can save your business
IT staff used to face a single enemy: the hacker. And with the right weapons, the hackers could be defeated. But in today’s world, IT managers have to be superheroes battling four titanic forces: technology, cultural change, evolving criminality, and human fallibility.
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.”
Threats to watch out for during the tax season
Trend Micro’s Tina Su blogs about remaining vigilant online as the EOFY draws closer. “Cybercriminals often capitalise on the tax season to launch a plethora of attacks and that is not surprising.”