#Security
Why ‘nothing’s gone wrong yet’ isn’t website security
Barracuda’s Jesus Cordero-Guzman warns attackers chain small vulnerabilities together, and the average website has 20 of them waiting.
Banks, telcos and digital platforms are now legally accountable for scam prevention
Australia’s Scams Prevention Framework took effect on 1 July, making banks, telcos and digital platforms legally accountable for scam prevention.
Security, healthcare, and creative among industries adding jobs as AI takes hold
A report by Legal Guardian Digital examines how AI is affecting jobs across ten industries.
Pirated software is becoming one of Australia’s most common cyber entry points
Matt Caffrey discusses why the free software shortcut is one of the costliest risks in small business today.
Top threats to Australian SMEs in 2024
Cyber security remains a top concern for small businesses amid rising pressure across the economy.
When it comes to security, there is no finish line
Byline: Jim Cook, Regional ANZ Director, Malwarebytes The introduction of the Notifiable Data Breaches Scheme (NDBS) in February 2018 focused the attention of Australian businesses on security. Since that time, there have been more than 800 breaches reported – the majority of them from the healthcare sector. With this focus in mind, the business sector […]
Password security big issue for Aussies
The LastPass by LogMeIn Global Password Security Report surveyed over 43,000 businesses and individuals, revealing: Each of us shares six passwords with our co-workers – if one of those passwords is hacked, every employee that has that password can be compromised. 50 per cent of users don’t create different passwords for work and personal accounts Another LastPass survey […]
Getting smart about social media security in 2019
Following the privacy breach revelations which occurred in 2018, this year brings a new impetus for improving our social media security. Before we batten down the hatches, let’s go over some of the benefits of social networks. They have helped us get in touch with old friends and distant relations and are now more business […]
Data breaches have possibility to ruin customer relationships
Given the prevalence of high-profile company data breaches that we are seeing today, including the recent incidents at Kathmandu and Landmark White, Charles Heunemann (Managing Director and VP Asia Pacific at Natterbox Limited) discusses the negative consequences that data breaches can bring to businesses. “We live in an age of cyberthreats, causing companies to implement […]
Making informed security choices amid the growing reach of digital
Digital technology and cloud services are so ubiquitous today we often take easy access to services for granted without considering our information security first. As we begin 2019, it’s time to start making more informed choices about security to prevent a data breach before it happens. What are we not informed about? Cheap and easy […]
Getting smarter: why it pays to protect yourself and your data online in 2019
Once upon a time, it was the stuff of espionage and thriller films – a la Tron, Enemy of the State and The Bourne Ultimatum. These days, hacking and data theft are in the mainstream and in our faces, what seems like every other day. Last year’s news agenda was heavy on stories of internet […]
Avoiding the two most common security risks for your device
Advanced digital technology has reached a point where it has become a key and inseparable part of our lives, but it is not without its caveats. With so much potential, both in terms of creativity and exploitation, it is only natural that those of less than scrupulous morals have openly sought out digital devices as […]
The current threat landscape for SMBs
Why are businesses failing to invest time and budget into protecting themselves?
Is your business the victim of cryptojacking?
Cryptojacking – where cybercriminals hijack CPU power and electricity from unsuspecting computer users to mine cryptocurrencies – can cripple a company’s network, increasing their costs and reducing productivity, warns Fernando Serto, Head of Security Technology and Strategy at Akamai Technologies (APAC). “The idea behind crypto mining on end user devices was originally conceived as a […]
CIOs dissatisfied with the size of the IT talent pool produced by Australia’s education system
Tertiary educators are struggling to keep up with demand from Australian CIOs for qualified IT professionals, according to research commissioned by specialist recruiter Robert Half. The survey of 160 CIOs and CTOs from companies across Australia found the education system is only able to satisfy 3% of technology leaders when it comes to their demands of the […]
Cybercriminals turn to email impersonation as businesses focus on security against malware
With organisation preoccupied with the security challenge posed by malware, cybercriminals are switching impersonation attacks to bypass email security systems, according to research undertaken by Mimecast. The global email and data security company has released its latest Email Security Risk Assessment (ESRA), which revealed that while most organisations are treating malicious attachments and spam as […]
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 […]
Wiping sensitive data from connected devices is imperative: considerations for your business
Thanks to rapid advances in technology and ubiquitous networking, the number of connected devices in homes and workplaces is skyrocketing. Keen to take advantage of all the digital revolution can deliver, people are embracing everything from tablets and phones to connected cars and IoT devices. The capability and connectivity of these new devices allows them […]
Ahead of our malware webinar (8 Aug), read up on the growing security risk of ransomware
Our complimentary malware webinar next Tuesday (8 August) will feature insights from SonicWall’s ‘Ransomware Tsar’ Brook Chelmo, Ahead of it, read up on the growing IT security risk of malware, including the headline-dominating Petya and WannaCry ransomware attacks. Here are some of our more recent stories on malware: No chance for traditional security solutions in countering the […]
What modern-day CIOs must provide startups, according to the Fintech Award CIO of the Year
Today’s startup culture is faster paced than ever, and CIOs play a crucial role in keeping the company on an even keel. It isn’t just about aligning the company’s technology strategy with its business strategy anymore. Any CIO worth their salt needs to be bringing innovative ideas to the table and actively engaging with stakeholders […]
WannaCryptor: what to do if your business comes under attack from this ransomware
WannaCryptor, dubbed “WannaCry” in the media, has been one of the biggest cybersecurity stories in 2017. Leveraging the leaked US National Security Agency (NSA) exploit EternalBlue, the malware spread across the globe at an unprecedented scale and speed for a piece of ransomware. In fact, such fast-spreading malware of any kind has not been seen for […]
E-waste knowledge gap: are privacy concerns preventing the recycling of old technology?
When it comes to technology, most of us find it hard to resist ditching the old to make way for the new! But what do we do with our old gadgets? Do they find their way to an e-waste heaven, or are they making a mountain of old computers, tablets, and power leads in the […]
How safe is your business critical data?
How would your business cope if tomorrow morning your business critical data was compromised? Data security is a growing concern for many business leaders, affecting all organisations regardless of whether their data is stored in the cloud or in on-premise servers. Data breaches, theft and vulnerability to viruses are just some of the ways your data […]
Four ways social media managers can protect their company’s accounts against hackers
These days, everyone is on social media, and customers expect you to be too. No matter what industry you’re in, if you don’t have a social media presence, you may not be visible or accessible to a large proportion of potential customers. However, once you’re up and running, a worrying issue that social media managers […]