Cybercriminals are no longer lurking in the shadows of the Internet, sending poorly worded emails with glaring spelling mistakes. They’ve evolved and become more sophisticated, targeting small and medium businesses (SMBs) with precision and focus. These cybercriminals have turned to spear phishing, a highly targeted form of phishing that can deceive even the most cautious […]
In the digital era, cybersecurity is increasingly critical, especially for Australian law firms, which are soon required to have cyber insurance. The urgency for robust cyber defences is underscored daily as all businesses experience the harsh consequences of cyber breaches. Recent research highlights that 30% of organisations suffering from cyberattacks face direct financial losses—a 76%
In February this year, the Legal Services Board and Commission published a series of minimum levels of cyber security that must be upheld to protect clients’ data and security. Failure to maintain these standards breaches minimum professional standards and could result in a formal reprimand or fines. This announcement isn’t just for legal firms because,
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TikTok has become one of the most popular platforms in the ever-evolving social media landscape. People on this platform find creativity, entertainment, and, unfortunately, scams. The recent discovery of a massive ATO GST scam facilitated through TikTok sheds light on the growing prevalence of fraudulent activities on this popular platform. The magnitude of the fraud,
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It seems like AI just sprung up overnight, but truthfully the technology has been around for a lot longer than you might think. A Harvard paper dates its origins as far back as the 1950’s! But there is no disputing that it has taken off like a rocket since 2022. Now AI is getting mainstream traction and
In today’s uncertain digital landscape, the protection and monitoring of your networks, devices and servers is crucial. You might think doing this in-house will make it more secure or efficient. Here are 5 reasons why it makes more sense to outsource it to the right Cyber Security Partner. 1. Cost Efficiency Save on the hefty expenses of
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Cyber-attacks on Australian small to medium businesses (SMBs) are not only on the rise, but rapidly increasing in frequency and sophistication. According to the latest Annual Cyber Threat Report, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) recorded 76,000 cybercrime reports, representing a 13% increase from the previous financial year. This equates to one cybercrime report being made
Managing data and IT solutions in-house can be challenging and expensive. Modern digitalisation of operations has resulted in IT making up a substantial part of a business’s daily workload. With limited resources, many organisations turn to a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP) – a third-party company to partner with to help manage IT. From cybersecurity monitoring to
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There’s been two major data breaches in Australia this year which have attracted plenty of media attention and customer outrage. The first was Optus in September, followed a month later by Medibank. In both cases the breaches impacted around 10 million customers for each company. For Medibank, this included exposing the private data of
Technology is complex and fast-changing and many companies are struggling to manage their technology properly. Businesses can find themselves stuck in a rut maintaining outdated technology that is hindering performance. If you’re not using the right technology to meet your business goals, it’s likely a sizable chunk of your budget is being wasted. In-house IT
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