Cyber Security News to Help You Protect for Your Business

Scammers Post Fake Job Ads and Target Jobseekers

Scammers are now targeting job seekers in Australia. Users of job seeking sites like Indeed, Jora and Seek should take precaution. Scammers post fake employment ads on job search sites to steal personal information and money from job seekers. Jobseekers who showed interest in the fake jobs would be asked to transfer money as part of the application process.

02 May 2019 Is World Password Day

We celebrate World Password Day every first Thursday of May. This special day aims to remind people to protect themselves online by using strong passwords. Avoid passwords like ‘12345678’ and ‘password’. Secure your social media pages and other online accounts by using passwords that are hard to guess.

Are Your Payroll Officers Aware of This Email Scam?

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns business owners and employees about cyber criminals who send out fake emails to request a change in employees’ bank details. Some payroll officers in several business organisations in Australia have received a fake email that appears to have come from employees requesting to change their bank account details.

Is Your Organisation Vulnerable to Cyberattacks?

Network security should be a priority of business owners, especially with the recent cyberattacks in Australia. Without implementing robust security measures and protocols, organisations could become vulnerable to cyberattacks and lose important data. Avoid this mistake by getting a network security audit! It’s one of the best ways to ensure that your company’s network is in good shape.

What Is the Government's Plan?

With the elections coming up, delivering better cybersecurity responses is a top priority for the Australian government. After the many cyber attacks that have occurred over the past few years, the Australian government is understandably concerned about possible IT security breaches during the May 18 polls.