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18/10/2021

Want to know a couple of secrets to staying safe from a majority of cyber-security threats?

Well, the first one is to learn what the major threats look like.

What else you ask? Well, we've revealed a few other practical tips for the most prevalent threats when working remotely (yes, we're always trying to keep all of our advice contextually relevant, and up to date just for you)!

P.s. Once you learn the key attributes of these major cyber-threats, you are more likely to be able to identify any malicious links, suspicious communications and security vulnerabilities in your network, which ALL play a major role in keeping your organisation safe!

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07/10/2021

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As you might have guessed from the text above, encryption is the process of protecting the data you send, receive and store across all of your digital devices, including texts on your phone, emails on your laptop and banking information on your desktop computer.

We've put together the top 3 ways it could help save your organisation from a cyber-attack!

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06/10/2021

Nowadays, picking between antivirus software is similar to going to a fast-food restaurant...There are so many options depending on what your budget is and what you crave (need protection against), that you end up just choosing something that is popular which probably doesn’t align with what you really want or need.

This is why we wanted to do our part and make your decision easier, by putting together our top five considerations when you are comparing antivirus software to ensure you select which is best for you and your organisation.

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05/10/2021

It seems almost too simple to be a key element in whether or not your organisation remains safe from cyber-attacks, however, the process of setting up your passwords for the software programs and online portals you use can be the difference in how easy it is for hackers to get close to your files and data.

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04/10/2021

The simple process of setting up multi-factor authentication across as many of your organisation's portals and software channels as possible, is one of the easiest, cheapest and most effective ways to significantly reduce the risk of any successful password attacks on your system.

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01/10/2021

As access to the internet in public places becomes more widespread, due to restaurants, fast food chains and bathrooms (yes, they are out there) offering their own Wi-Fi networks, hackers are being given more opportunities to carry out cyber-attacks on unsuspecting victims.

The good news is that we’ve put together 5 simple ways you can protect yourself and your devices from malicious attacks when using public networks.

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27/09/2021

With three billion phishing emails being sent every day, chances are one is going to end up in your inbox sooner or later... The question is, will you be able to identify it before it's too late?

Luckily for you, despite hackers getting savvier, there are still a few easy ways to spot a phishing email!

Using a real phishing email one of our team members received, we've identified three common ways you can identify a phishing email, in our document below.

Make sure you download it and keep it handy at all times, to ensure you and your team remain proactive in keeping your organisation secure.

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22/09/2021

How would an easy and cost-effective solution to enhance productivity within your organisation help you and your employees?

Today, we bring you the top five immediate benefits to your organisation when utilisng Microsoft Office 365.

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20/09/2021

Every 11 seconds globally, a cyber-security incident occurs, targeting a business (twice what it was in 2019)

That means that every 24 hours, there are roughly 7,854 attacks that occur.

If we look at that figure monthly, that is roughly 235,636 cyber attacks targeting businesses around the World.

The bottom line is, unfortunately, this trend will continue as hackers are getting savvier and smarter by the day and by 2023, we could see this number double yet again, which means there could be close to 500,000 cyber-attack incidents occurring globally every month!

It's not all doom and gloom, however, as you can get be proactive in ensuring your business remains protected from a majority of these attacks by implementing the following simple security measures;

Measure #1
✅ What? - Back up your data on the cloud
🤔 Why? - This will help you recover any information lost should you experience a cyber attack
💡 How? - Automate server back-ups to Cloud-based storage to protect all of your important files

Measure #2
✅ What? - Multi-factor authentication
🤔 Why? - This is an easy way to further secure any login attempt through a secondary proof of identity
💡 How? - On your system, set up a password and code sent to a mobile device to grant access

Measure #3
✅ What? - Educate your staff on how to stay safe online
🤔 Why? - Over 80% of data breaches are caused by an employee mistake
💡 How? - Host monthly or bimonthly meetings with your entire workforce to educate them on best practice email behaviours and the latest emerging cybersecurity threats



*Statistics sourced from The Conversation.

16/09/2021

Something you may not know is that every year, the Australian Cyber Security Centre releases an annual Cyber Threat report, where they give an overview of the trends and statistics relating to cybercrime from the year that was.

With their latest annual report published yesterday (15th of September), we wanted to give you a quick snapshot of some of the most important takeaways, so you can stay prepared for any cyber-threat that comes your way;

❌ There were over 67,500 cybercrime reports lodged last year, which is an increase of 13% from the previous year
❌ Approximately one-quarter of incidents affected entities associated with Australia's critical infrastructure (this includes banks, transport, communications and food organisations)
❌ Fraud, online shopping scams and online banking scams were the top reported cybercrime types
❌ An increase in the average severity and impact of reported cyber security incidents, with nearly half categorised as 'substantial'

What does all of this mean exactly? Well, to put it bluntly, no organisation is safe from a cyber-attack, and the likelihood of your organisation being targeted is increasing each day as this issue remains prevalent.

These findings also mean that training yourself and your employees has never been more important, as scams are becoming increasingly savvier and easier to fall victim to.

Make sure you invest the time, energy and resources into ensuring your organisation remains safe from all threats.

15/09/2021

A common misconception when it comes to outsourcing IT services is the fact that a majority of people believe this option is only for large organisations and is very expensive, however, what they don’t understand is that in many instances this is not the case.

By adopting managed IT services, not only do you have control over the monthly cost and service inclusions, more importantly, you will gain a significant competitive advantage!

In this article, we explore 5 of the many benefits that numerous companies have already experienced through outsourcing their IT setup and network!

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It’s the age-old question that causes IT managers, directors and those involved with the decision making for their company numerous headaches and second-guessing – should we outsource our managed IT services? Managed IT services are described as the practice of outsourcing a company’s IT infra...

10/09/2021

Here's a bit of light reading while you clock off this Friday afternoon! While at first glance you might just think the adoption of cloud technology simply means being able to access data from a remote location, cloud software can play an integral role for your organisation if you're looking to add value and save time with your day to day operations.

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Whether you realize it or not, you are already utilizing cloud software many times in your day to day life. Whether you are checking your bank account balance on your phone and wondering when those impulse purchases were made, simply downloading an app from the Apple Store or updating your LinkedIn