by Karissa A. Breen | May 23, 2022 | Security Awareness
If all communication was abolished, society would crumble. Fast. Yet one area that I have noticed in the security industry, which I believe needs a lot more attention - and often goes unmentioned - is how we communicate internally to our teams on the importance of understanding risk in the face of change. Through my work, I’ve lately had a huge volume of...
by Karissa A. Breen | Dec 18, 2021 | Security Awareness, Security Operations
Since I got in the middle of the privacy community in Sydney, I am particularly interested the challenges both vulnerable individuals and organisations face. Just a few weeks ago, I had an unpleasant experience at the doctor whereby my sensitive health details got mixed up with someone else's. Various organisations work hard in Australia to not let things...
Dec 11, 2021 | Data Management, Security Awareness
Introduction: It’s that time of year, again; Christmas! This isn’t always a happy and joyous time for everyone, especially with what we've all been through to...
Nov 8, 2021 | Identity & Access Management, Security Awareness
The latest Notifiable Data Breaches Quarterly Statistics Report by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) confirms that half of the...
Nov 2, 2021 | Security Awareness, Security Operations, Social Engineering
The new app on the block; TikTok has been on our radar for a while; in a way that was questionable in terms of the value it provided, but even bigger concerns about the security and privacy side of it.
Oct 3, 2021 | Security Awareness, Security Operations
As phishing emails come in different shapes and formats, there is no silver bullet to identify a phishing email. However, there is a collection of red flags...
Jul 6, 2021 | Digital Forensics, Security Awareness
This phishing campaign is a prime example of how heartless cybercriminals prey on vulnerable people. Our experts have been made aware of a new email extortion...
Jul 5, 2021 | Risk Management, Security Awareness
A major cyber threat to Australian businesses is email-based impersonation scams targeting key personnel. The scheme involves cybercriminals mimicking...
