Since Australia’s 2013 National Plan to Combat Cybercrime was published, the cybersecurity landscape has changed drastically. As technology becomes more integrated with professional and personal
The Growing Dark Web Marketplaces The dark web market has been growing at an alarming rate due to increased demand for illicit goods and services
Our inboxes are a common target for cybercriminals. Between an influx of sensitive information coupled with a plethora of promotional emails, it becomes easier for
Cybersecurity has become crucial for every business and government agency. The need to secure our information and systems is paramount to avoiding the financial and
A Rise in Cybercrime Cybercrime is on the rise and it is costing businesses and governments billions of dollars. In Australia, we’ve witnessed a staggering
Recently we touched upon the general nature of smishing attacks, but it is imperative that we elaborate on their prevalence and impact. It’s critical for
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a form of malware that encrypts files on a computer or device, making them inaccessible to the user. Once immobilised,
A scam message – or “phishing” message – is an email or other communication sent with the intent of deceiving the recipient. These messages can
With the rapid rise of data breaches in the public and private sectors in Australia and around the world, we can anticipate a dramatic rise
Business owners have a long list of responsibilities. They wear many hats; from running the business, iterating on MVP or product, to filing for IPO
Australia’s tertiary sector is no stranger to big cyber attacks, with a recent incident marking the third major university breach in the last three years.
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Human error is often the weakest link in an organisation’s cyber security defences. While technological solutions can go a long way towards protecting data and
Smishing is an imminent threat infiltrating the lives of Australians everywhere and it’s coming in the form of the message bubble. It seems like common
In the previous blog article, I discussed the seven-step “Attack Kill Chain,” a methodical series of phases that encompass most cyber attacks. In the “Attack
There is a common misconception that hackers are disorganised criminals who try a chaotic mix of tactics to achieve their intended purpose. However, this couldn’t
With the geo-political instability and economic uncertainty present in today’s world we are seeing more phishing attempts across the globe and pretexting tactics are becoming
Don’t let your company be the next target: find out how hackers are using trusted brands to hide their attempts to keep everybody alert and
Cybersecurity has become a critical competitive differentiator for businesses, and as such, its degree of adoption needs to be tracked. But internal security control audits
Phishing attacks continue to rise as organisations struggle to adapt to the new routines and security requirements of a remote workforce. According to the ACSC
Cybersecurity policies have a very important purpose – to encourage safe practices and avoid errors leading to security incidents. But even with the most thoughtfully
Cybersecurity Top of Mind Data breaches caused by cyberattacks can cause inconvenient disruptions at the least and devastating consequences at worst. With 92% of Australian
A cybersecurity awareness training program is specialised training to educate employees about security threats, safety measures, and best practices. Research indicates that human error is
Hopefully, you’re taking a well-earned break and not reading this on Easter Monday. But just in case you are, happy Easter! Life would be so