2022: Hacks, Attacks, and Fightbacks
2022 was a year to remember in the cybersecurity world! Every year, we see more and more cybersecurity incidents around the world. It might even
2022 was a year to remember in the cybersecurity world! Every year, we see more and more cybersecurity incidents around the world. It might even
The Australian Institute of Company Directors and the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre recently put out a joint paper. It provides some guidelines around cyber
Have you ever wondered what a full-scale cyberattack response looks like from the inside? We often see the aftermath of an attack from the outside.
A scam message – or “phishing” message – is an email or other communication sent with the intent of deceiving the recipient. These messages can
With some major data breaches hitting the news recently, you might be wondering: how do hackers even find the vulnerabilities that they exploit? The movies
If your organisation is PCI compliant, it meets the requirements of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard – commonly referred to as PCI-DSS. This
The average time taken to detect a breach in 2021 was 212 days, so it’s no surprise that a recent study by IBM revealed that
Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a type of spear phishing attack that can significantly damage the goodwill and credibility of your organisation. Before it wreaks
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released the “Have you been hacked” tool that is designed to step potential victims through a series
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month Most of us would have seen the news headlines about the most significant cyber attack in Australian history, with the
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,
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.
About PhishNet PhishNet delivers highly effective, engaging and affordable cybersecurity training that empowers staff to reduce an organisation’s risk. Talk to PhishNet today to learn
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
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