The Internet has affected how we learn, work and live. It is inseparable from almost everything we do nowadays. Businesses, even small ones, now rely on tools requiring a connection to the Internet. For instance, the Point-of-Sale machine has completely replaced manual cash registers, allowing payment via debit card and credit cards. Sales and payment […]
Australian businesses spend considerable time and money protecting themselves from external security threats, but it’s important to remember that there are also threats within. While viruses, phishing and ransomware attacks are constantly top-of-mind when it comes to securing IT infrastructures, steps must also be taken to protect them from staff. Unfortunately, they can cause just […]
As with any online activity, running an ecommerce business can leave you exposed to a variety of risks. Before you launch your new venture, take some time to understand the risks of selling online, and how best to deal with them. [Note: This article is Part 4 in a seven-part series by Chris Dahl providing an […]
Business Email Compromise (BEC), also known as CEO Fraud, is the malicious scheme costing the business world billions of dollars. While the perpetrators tend to target large organisations, small to medium businesses caught out by the scheme have the most to lose, a cybersecurity expert warned. Tim Bentley, Country Manager, Australia and New Zealand at […]
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 […]
Over half of businesses in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) are expecting to face a cyberattack this year, according to a global survey conducted by IT company ISACA.
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