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 one degree or tuther in 2020. We wanted to ensure that retailers are improving their security posture to help better protect their customers from any further difficulties when looking to find the...
Phishing Is the Top Reason Behind Australian Data Breaches
The latest Notifiable Data Breaches Quarterly Statistics Report by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) confirms that half of the reported data breaches in July to September 2018 quarter are attributable to phishing. According to the report, the top five sectors by data breach notifications in the last quarter were: Health service...
Podcast Episodes
TikTok – Not a Shock?
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.
Five Ways to Identify Phishing Emails
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...
A Scam Which Preys on Vulnerable People (and Works!)
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...
Email Impersonation Scams: What You or Your IT Staff Can Do to Protect Your Business
A major cyber threat to Australian businesses is email-based impersonation scams targeting key personnel. The scheme involves cybercriminals mimicking...
Businesses Require New Techniques to Combat Phishing
The Verizon 2018 Data Breach Investigations Report provides valuable insights into emerging phishing threats. CISOs, IT managers and cybersecurity consultants...
Why Outdated Anti-Phishing Advice Leaves You Exposed – Stories from the Trenches (Part 2)
As the latest phishing techniques are more sophisticated than ever before, general anti-phishing tips cannot safeguard you from becoming a victim....