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Data security compliance countdown: how SMEs Can get ahead of the GDPR requirements
With less than a year to go until the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect, now is the time for small Australian businesses to prepare for compliance or face potentially crippling fines. You might not think it applies to you, however, if your business serves customers or individuals in the European Union, preparing […]
Citrix’s Small Business Bootcamp: Technology 101
When it comes to technology, how confident are you that you have the right tools and knowledge to unlock your business potential? Are you well versed in technology buzzwords, or do you find yourself scratching your head at the notion the cloud is now so much more than just something in the sky?
Asia Pacific SMEs falling behind with security
A global survey has shown that SMEs in the Asia Pacific region are falling behind in IT security.
Microsoft plugs 22 security holes in Windows, Internet Explorer and MS Office
Microsoft has issued 12 security bulletins which address 22 vulnerabilities in its Windows products. Five of these vulnerabilities have been rated critical by Microsoft and businesses are advised to update their software accordingly.
WikiLeaks should be a wake-up call for business
WikiLeaks in releasing sensitive, embarrassing government information and with the threat of a similar fate in store for a US-based bank, has highlighted the need for all businesses to look at the possibility of an employee releasing sensitive information about your company.
Facebook users ‘voyeuristic’ at work
Facebook users spend 88 percent of their time on the social networking site looking at other peoples profiles, raising concerns about loss of productivity in the workplace according to a new Palo Alto Networks’ report.
82.1% of all email in September was spam
Spam accounted for more than eight in every ten emails received in September, reducing productivity for businesses worldwide as employees clear out their inboxes and often miss important messages.
41 percent of medium sized businesses ‘hacking victims’
41 percent of Australian medium sized businesses have been victims of a hacking attack or an IT security incident in the past year according to the latest McAfee report The Security Paradox.
Senator Conroy warns about scam phone calls
Senator Stephen Conroy, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is warning businesses about an increase in the number of scam phone calls in Australia.
75% don’t shred sensitive information – risk identity theft
Australians are placing themselves at risk of identity theft, with a recent Newspoll survey finding 75 percent of Australians regularly throw away highly sensitive information such as utility bills, bank statements, expired credit cards and application forms, without shredding or disposing of them safely.
10 questions to ask about beating spam
An anti‐spam solution is one of the most important security products you can buy to protect both your network and your company’s productivity. Read this quick guide to the questions you should ask before you pull out your cheque book.
Police warn of Microsoft virus scam
Police from the Queensland Fraud and Corporate Crime Group are warning business owners following a dramatic increase in reports of a fake Microsoft virus scam.
5 tips to increase email security and protection
In 2010, emails – often using popular topics – have re-emerged as a key medium for spreading files and delivering Trojans as attachments following an upsurge last year.
How can a small business stay safe online?
Less than 15 years ago it was rare to find a business using the Internet or a mobile device in the workplace.
Q&A: IT Security for small to medium business in 2010
What are the top issues in small to medium business IT security in 2010? Adam Bradley, ANZ Country Manager for Websense tackles the top questions in this Q&A.
Cyber security on the national agenda
National Cyber Security Awareness Week started yesterday, and while the name might sound like something from the 1980’s ‘Cyber Security’ is more important now than ever for your business.
AVG offers free Internet Security for business customers
AVG is offering any business which purchases its AVG Internet Security Business Edition a free copy of AVG Internet Security for use at home by every employee.
IT Security & managing your data
In a world where collaboration with business partners and customers is essential to achieving high performance, IT security has never been more crucial. Securing corporate, individual and commercial data, protecting identities and building trusted relationships with stakeholders are part of day-to-day businesses everywhere.
Facebook hacker “Kirllos” from Russia not New Zealand
Facebook users should change their passwords as 1.5 million Facebook accounts and passwords have been put up for sale by a hacker “Kirllos” in Russia.
10 year anniversary of ‘LoveBug’ email worm discovery
On this day 10 years ago, the LoveBug virus, a mass-mailing worm infected 45 million computer users when the virus multiplied overnight from 1 in every 1000 emails to 1 in 28.
Symantec April 2010 MessageLabs Intelligence Report
Symantec Corp has announced the publication of its April 2010 MessageLabs Intelligence Report.
Cyber crime moves with the times and techology
The internet and technology landscape is constantly undergoing change, and cyber crime looks set to move with the times and become prevalent in new areas. Could your business be at risk?
Staying Protected in the New Era of the Business Internet
A decade ago, social networking sites were just beginning to surface, a smartphone was rarely used, and fax machines were still considered vital in a workplace. Today, it’s a very different picture:
China responsible for sending the most spam
Spam email, when analysed by sender location, more targeted attacks actually originated in China (28.2 percent), Romania (21.1 percent) and United States (13.8 percent).