Sentry Cyber

26/10/2026

Australian small businesses may be more exposed to cyber attacks than they realise.

Many SMEs rely on technology every day, yet security budgets, expertise and resources don't always keep up with the risks.

And having antivirus, backups or multi factor authentication doesn't necessarily mean every security gap has been addressed.

The real question is: does your business know where its security weaknesses are?

Our latest blog explores the cyber security gap facing Australian SMEs and why understanding your risks is so important.

Read the full article:
https://sentry.cy/blogs/sme-cyber-security-gap-australian-study/

Sentry Cyber can help you identify and address security gaps through:

Vulnerability Assessment:
https://sentry.cy/vulnerability-assessment/

Pe*******on Testing:
https://sentry.cy/penetration-testing/

Security Assessment:
https://sentry.cy/security-assessment/

22/10/2026

CRITICAL SECURITY ALERT: Is Your Business Website Exposed?
Your WordPress website could be fully updated and still have a serious security vulnerability.

Newly reported PHP security vulnerabilities, referred to as PHP2Shell, have raised concerns for businesses running PHP powered websites and applications.
The concern? A vulnerable server configuration could potentially allow attackers to compromise a website without needing valid login credentials.

Could your business be affected?

If your organisation uses any of the following, it's worth checking:
- WordPress or WooCommerce
- Joomla or Drupal
- Custom PHP applications
- Online stores, customer portals or booking systems

What could happen if your server is vulnerable?
Attackers may be able to gain unauthorised access, steal sensitive information, install malicious code or disrupt your website.

What should you do now?
1. Check your PHP version. WordPress users can find it under Tools → Site Health → Info → Server.

2. Contact your hosting provider. Ask whether your PHP installation is affected and whether the appropriate security fixes have been applied.

3. Apply the security updates.

The following PHP versions contain the official fixes:
PHP 8.5.12
PHP 8.4.27
PHP 8.3.36
PHP 8.2.35

Vendor supplied security backports may also be available. Older PHP versions require special attention

4. Back up your website. Confirm your backups work before making changes.

5. Test your website security. Identify exposed vulnerabilities before someone exploits them.
Important: Updating WordPress plugins and themes alone will not resolve a vulnerability in the underlying PHP installation.

How can Sentry Cyber help?
We offer security services to help businesses identify and address weaknesses in their websites and infrastructure.

Vulnerability Assessment
Identify known vulnerabilities, outdated software and exposed services.
https://sentry.cy/vulnerability-assessment/

Pe*******on Testing
Safely test whether weaknesses in your website or applications can be exploited.
https://sentry.cy/penetration-testing/

Security Assessment
Review your wider security environment and identify areas requiring attention.
https://sentry.cy/security-assessment/

Cyber Security Monitoring
Help detect suspicious activity and emerging security threats.
https://sentry.cy/security-monitoring/

Don't assume your website is secure simply because it is working normally.
Official PHP security information:
https://www.php.net/archive/2026.php

*******onTesting

20/10/2026

AI is making cyber attacks faster. Is your business patching vulnerabilities fast enough?

Attackers can use AI to help identify vulnerable systems and accelerate attempts to exploit known weaknesses.

Meanwhile, businesses may still have critical security updates sitting in their patching queue.

The longer a vulnerability remains unpatched, the more opportunity attackers have to exploit it.

Our latest blog explores why patch management matters as AI accelerates cyber threats, and what businesses can do to reduce their exposure.

Read the full article:
https://sentry.cy/blogs/patch-management-ai-attacks/

AI lets attackers turn software patches into exploits in hours. Learn why fortnightly patching fails and how to protect your business.

13/10/2026

MELBOURNE, WE'RE TAKING THE STAGE AT CYBERCON 2026!

And we'd love for you to be part of it!

Tomorrow is a big day for Sentry Cyber! Our founders, Adrian and Anurag, will be speaking at CyberCon Melbourne, one of Australia's biggest cybersecurity events.

We're incredibly proud to reach this milestone, and we want to share the experience with you.

But this won't be your typical cybersecurity presentation.

We're bringing a LIVE RANSOMWARE ATTACK SIMULATION to the stage!

You'll get to see what actually happens during a ransomware attack, from the moment it begins through to detection, containment, investigation and recovery.

COMING TO CYBERCON? COME AND JOIN US!
Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 4:40 pm
Location: Room 212/213, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Whether you're an IT professional, business owner, cybersecurity enthusiast or simply curious about how ransomware works, we'd love to see you there!

Come along, meet the Sentry Cyber team and experience the action firsthand.

Find out more about our session:
https://sentry.cy/blogs/live-ransomware-simulation-cybercon-2026/

13/10/2026

That free Chrome extension your employee installed could be accessing more than you think.

Many Chrome extensions request permission to read website content, access browsing activity and interact with information displayed in your browser.

For businesses using Google Workspace, that could include sensitive information accessed through Gmail, Google Drive and other business applications.

The concerning part? Employees may have granted these permissions without realising the risks.

Our latest blog explains the security risks of Chrome extensions and how businesses can better control them.

Read the full article:
https://sentry.cy/blogs/chrome-extension-security/

Learn how to improve Chrome extension security with Google Workspace allowlists, permission controls, and practical steps to protect business data.

13/10/2026

SENTRY CYBER IS TAKING THE STAGE AT CYBERCON 2026!

We’re incredibly proud to announce that our founders, Adrian and Anurag, will be speaking at CyberCon Melbourne!

This is a major milestone for Sentry Cyber, and we’re excited to share our expertise with Australia’s cybersecurity community at one of the industry’s biggest events.

And we’re not just delivering a presentation.

We’re bringing a LIVE ransomware simulation to the stage!

Watch an attack unfold in real time as we demonstrate how ransomware works, how it's detected, contained, investigated and how recovery happens.

Come and see us LIVE at CyberCon 2026!

Date: Thursday, 15 October 2026
Time: 4:40pm
Location: Room 212/213, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

We'd love to see you there and share this exciting moment with you!

Find out more about our session:
https://sentry.cy/blogs/live-ransomware-simulation-cybercon-2026/

13/10/2026

Congratulations to Auxilia Health on achieving SMB1001 Gold Certification!

This milestone reflects their commitment to strengthening cybersecurity, protecting sensitive information and building a more secure and resilient healthcare environment.

Sentry Cyber is proud to have supported Auxilia Health throughout this journey and helped strengthen their approach to managing cyber risks.

Congratulations to the entire Auxilia Health team on this fantastic achievement!

05/10/2026

We’re speaking at CyberCon 2026!

This is a huge milestone for Sentry Cyber.

Our founders, Adrian and Anurag, are taking the stage at CyberCon Melbourne to present in front of Australia’s cyber security community.

And we’re making our session one to remember.

We’ll be running a live ransomware simulation on stage, taking the audience inside an attack from encryption through to detection, containment, investigation and recovery.

If you’re heading to CyberCon 2026, come and see Sentry Cyber on stage. We’d love to see you there.
Thursday 15 October, 4:40pm
Room 212/213
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre

Find out what we’ll be presenting:
https://sentry.cy/blogs/live-ransomware-simulation-cybercon-2026/

29/09/2026

Congratulations to Development Finance Partners on achieving SMB1001 Gold Certification.

This milestone reflects the work their team has put into strengthening cybersecurity across the business and building a more resilient approach to protecting systems, information and day to day operations.

For Development Finance Partners, achieving SMB1001 Gold is more than meeting a recognised security standard. It demonstrates a clear commitment to managing cyber risk, protecting sensitive information and giving clients and stakeholders greater confidence in how security is handled.

Sentry Cyber is proud to have supported Development Finance Partners through this process and to see cybersecurity treated as an important part of their broader business strategy.

Congratulations to the entire Development Finance Partners team on reaching this milestone.