Beware small business cyber criminals are gunning for you. It is not just the big corporations or tech giants getting attacked. Annette Densham sat down with Taminda Polle, founder of Cyber IS to get the lowdown on how businesses can better protect themselves. Any business that uses the cloud, email or has a website can… Read more »
As Aussies prepare to trade their keyboards for beach towels this summer, a less festive group is gearing up for peak season – cyber scammers, the Grinches of the festive period for small to medium businesses, so how can you make sure your business stays safe? asks Mark Anderson, National Security Officer at Microsoft… Read more »
Cybersecurity is not a big business imperative, it is an everyone imperative, says cyber expert Taminda Polle, founder of Cyber IS. So what are the dangers for small businesses and how do they ensure they are not at risk? Beware small business, cyber criminals are gunning for you. It is not just the big… Read more »
We’ve all heard the business maxim ‘failing to plan is planning to fail’, and while that is true of many situations, a lack of preparation and practice means, in the event of a cybersecurity incident, the impact can be vastly magnified, says Mark Jones, Senior Partner, Tesserent. The cost of cybersecurity incidents in Australia continues… Read more »
The holidays are fast approaching which means businesses need to ensure they have effective cybersecurity measures in place ahead of the peak season for scams. After a year that saw breaches to some of the largest financial institutions and businesses in Australia, the holidays are set to see a significant rise in cybercrime, warns… Read more »
“Cyber security is like having your first baby. You can injure it in many ways, and everyone has an opinion on your actions. Ultimately though, it requires a village to take care of it.” This was the analogy that Kate Pounder from the Tech Council used at a recent panel session during the COSBOA… Read more »
A backup is a digital copy of your business’ most important information, which might be anything from trade secrets and company policies, to growth plans and client data. While it’s essential to have a backup, it can also put your business at risk in a cyber attack. Backup systems are often the easiest thing… Read more »
2023 is the year cyber criminals are getting smarter. They’re more organised and highly sophisticated, homing in on their targets. As a small business owner, it’s tempting to think why me? Why would a cyber criminal target me? writes Phil Parisis, Head of Product and Sales at My Business, but don’t be fooled …… Read more »
From a dodgy email invoice to an online phone system hack, these cases show just how easy it is for small businesses to fall victim to cyber attacks – and why cyber insurance for small business matters. No business owner wakes up expecting a cyber attack. Until, one day, an invoice comes through that looks legit.… Read more »
With several high-profile companies falling victim to data breaches in recent months, cyber security is top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. The easiest way cyber criminals gain access to our systems is by password hacking, so here’s what you need to know to keep your data and customers secure. Cyber criminals are… Read more »
Cyber security is a top business priority right now, so it may surprise you to realise that, despite the global publicity centred around big brand breaches, recent surveys reveal that 41 per cent of small business owners admit they aren’t prepared for a cyber attack, writes Kelly Johnson, Country Manager (Australia) at IT security… Read more »
This year has been rife with scams, data breaches and online fraud, and with the silly season around the corner this is set to intensify, writes Chris Dahl, co-CEO Pin Payments. Last year, Australians lost a whopping $2 billion to scams, according to the ACCC. This year it’s set to get worse with fraudsters… Read more »
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