#Digital Security
Adopting a modern cyber security mindset in 2022
Since the start of the pandemic, the cyber landscape has continued to evolve at a pace.
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? […]
In the wake of a WannaCryptor: how to prevent ransomware attacks in your business
While the first wave of the WannaCryptor attack has passed, a lassiez-faire approach to cybersecurity will no longer suffice. [Editor’s note: this article is the third in a three-part series on WannaCryptor by Nick FitzGerald.] The attack, which began spreading in the morning of May 12th, 2017 in Europe, was stopped later the same day by an […]
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.
What Google’s new security certification means for SMBs
There’s been a lot of talk about Google’s new security certification, but what does ISO 27001 actually mean? How did Google earn it, and will it benefit your business? These are all important questions to ask, and equally important answers to know.
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.
5 things to do before losing your gadget
Sonia Cuff looks at protecting yourself from gadget theft. “The downside to tablets and smartphones is they don’t stay within the secure confines of your office, which means they can be left at another location by mistake or even stolen.”