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 […]

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.  

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) warns that malicious emails claiming to be from the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) have been sent to members of the public in Australia as well as people overseas. These emails state personal details about the recipient, including their address, contact information, and details about their relatives.

Foolproof your information security system! In Australia, we don’t take cybersecurity as serious as what we need to. Cyber attacks not only result in IT damage. Worse, they put your reputation at risk! We’re not just talking about malware and crimeware lurking in the shadows—waiting for a chance to attack when you least expect it.

In late February, Toyota’s Australian branch reported a cybersecurity breach. The attack was a big blow to the branch’s operation because it prevented the company from closing car sales. The staff members lost access to email and other cloud-based information, and they were instructed to switch off their computers. The attack followed other cyber attacks in the

What Are the Online Scams You Should Look Out For? Here in Australia and around the world, many people fall prey to various online scams. This is especially true for individuals who are aged 55 and older. In fact, according to Scamwatch, many older Australians have reported close to 9,500 scams just this year. Compared

The cyber-world is ripe with threats, and Australia is not immune. IT specialists are constantly bracing themselves against a security breach in their system. To prevent these potential threats from becoming an attack, businesses must be proactive and have an effective cybersecurity strategy in place. This is where an IT security audit can be helpful.

The Biggest, Most Recent Cyber Attacks in Australia Unfortunately for Aussie businesses, cyber attacks are on the rise. Some are just waiting for a chance, a vulnerability in your network. Others scheme and target even organisations with sophisticated information security systems because hackers are also refining their capabilities. If you want to test the integrity

Ransomware – a Guide to Avoid Becoming a Victim in 2019 Cyber attacks with malicious intent are a common way for cybercriminals to earn money illegally. This issue is huge and that last year cybercriminals all over the world earned millions of dollars.

Challenges and Trends in Cyber Security – What To Expect In 2019 Global ransomware attacks were super common in 2018. The exact numbers are not available, but there were many companies that fell victim. Even the big players fell prey to cyber attacks, such as  Facebook, Quora and Strava. The challenges in cybersecurity still remain the