AI Should Come With A Warning
With AI-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT, Google Bard and similar tools making AI available to the masses this has certainly become one of the hot topics of the day. With this next generation of conversational software tools promising to be able to do so much and the hype being fuelled by so many “new” experts…
Hackers – the good the bad and the ugly!
Different Cybersecurity Threats Explained
Cyber Insurance
Managed Service Provider (MSP) – 8 tips for choosing the right one
As Melbourne’s Small to Medium business market continues to return to full strength organisations are searching for points of difference that will help take their business forward. Partnering with the right managed service provider is one those small gems that can make a huge difference over the journey. With technology advancing at such a rate…
Cyber security awareness month – have you been hacked?
Why every organisation is at risk of cyber crime
Password security – Sloppy Passwords linked to hacking
Experts have warned, lazy passwords put millions of Australians and their companies at risk of cybercrime, with an estimated two thirds of Australian businesses and large corporations vulnerable. Using default passwords present significant risks. Using a default password may seem like an easy option for you to remember but the problem is cybercriminals know the…
How and why to help your staff development around cyber awareness?
Lets start with why: I was reading a post in a recent IT group chat. The poster wanted to know how to handle phishing issues they had recently in their company. Over 40 IT providers replied with technology solutions. Only 1 mentioned providing staff training. We need to arrive at the understanding and mindset that…
Ransomware – Locked out of your own sytems?
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In an era in which unsolicited emails account for more than half of global email traffic, and email phishing campaigns are reportedly increasing by 400% a year, implementing an email filtering service is more of a necessity and less of an option for businesses. Although basic filtering services exist on most email platforms, spammers and…
Ransomware Trends in 2021 & Predictions for 2022
Ransomware is one of the most dangerous cybersecurity threats facing organisations globally. Attackers focus on any organization of any size, so every business should be aware of ransomware and its potential damage. 2021 saw an all-time high in ransomware attacks. SMBs, schools, global supply chains, healthcare providers, government organisations, and MSPs were among those affected by ransomware attacks.…
Don’t ever let your IT company do this to your computer network
Today, when companies need to be lean, nimble and brutally efficient to survive in a competitive marketplace, cutting unnecessary costs is paramount. Unfortunately, it can be easy when you’re on a tight budget to accidentally strip away components of your business that may seem unnecessary but are actually essential to your success. One of the…
3 IT investments you should always take seriously
What is standing between your business’s data and hackers a world away? What’s your plan when your on-site server fails? When you skimp on technology and IT solutions for your business, the answers to these two questions become simple: 1. There is nothing standing between your business’s sensitive data and people who want to take…
3 critical errors you’re making by hiring the cheapest computer support company
In preparation for the New Year, business owners across the country are taking a close look at their finances, scratching their heads as they inspect their budgets, line by line, to cut everything that isn’t absolutely necessary and searching for new investments that will boost their bottom line. In the midst of all this, it’s…
Making this one mistake with your network could destroy your business
A lot of businesses wait until something breaks before they fix it. And even then, they may take a “patchwork” approach to fixing the problem. They are reactive rather than proactive. Sometimes taking a reactive approach is fine, but other times, and depending on the circumstances, it can lead to even bigger problems. When it…
3 critical cyber security protections EVERY business must have in place
Five years ago, you might have had state-of-the-art security protecting your business and network. You had the latest malware protection, highly rated firewalls and a great data backup plan. Maybe you even had a handbook on how to address cyberthreats. You were set. But then you forgot to do one crucial thing: you didn’t stay…
The BIG mistake companies make with their IT Security
If you’re like many businesses today, there’s a good chance you’ve made this one mistake with your IT security: you don’t budget for it. Or if you do budget for it, it’s not enough to really protect your business. Time and time again, business owners decide NOT to invest in IT services. Instead, they go it alone…
Mutifactor Authentication
Last line of defence
We set up our backup years ago. We’re covered. I hear this sort of thing from so many businesses. Unfortunately, backup isn’t the type of thing you can just set and forget about. If your company finds itself compromised by a serious event like cyber-attack or an employee makes an innocent mistake, often your backup…