A fast-acting staff member has thwarted cyber thieves from stealing $500,000 from a Perth real estate agent’s trust account, it has been reported.The cyber thieves were believed to have gained access to the agency’s bank accounts using a malware downloaded into the agency’s system, probably from an email attachment. Said malware allows cybercriminals to record […]
5 Data Breach Predictions for 2017
In 2017, most companies have data breach preparedness on their radar. But the threat landscape is ever-evolving. Staying ahead of emerging threats and the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals requires “constant vigilance,” as Mad-Eye Moody from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series was fond of saying. To help you stay ahead of emerging threats, CIO have provided […]
Law Firms and Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks not only cost law firms time and money – they could also have professional conduct implications, writes legal affairs commentator Morry Bailes. Apple, Sony, eBay, Dropbox: all influence how we live, shop, communicate and do business – all have been the targets of cyber attacks. And it’s our data they are holding. In […]
Is That Email Really From Your Boss?
The business email compromise scam happens when a fraudster impersonates a senior member of staff to trick someone at the company to transfer funds to the fraudster’s account. While that may sound simple enough, the scam can be quite sophisticated in the way it’s put together – with many months of detailed planning going into the […]
SME’s Urged To Take On Cyber Cover
“For SMEs, the time for thinking about cyber insurance protection is over, and it’s now time for action to be taken,” McMillan told Insurance Business.“No longer can cyber risk be a business issue considered to be the responsibility of IT managers alone. The damage to […]
4 Ways Your Business is at Risk
The Internet opens up small businesses to global markets and a wealth of opportunity, but it also puts you in contact with people whose intent is to harm your business. Avoidable security breaches are, sadly, a fact of life for many small businesses – in some cases the impacts of which are so severe that […]
1 in 5 Businesses Considering Cyber Insurance
One in five small businesses are looking to purchase cyber cover, presenting brokers with an opportunity to help their clients and boost their businesses, a new report has found. Cyber security firm Norton by Symantec released a new report today which revealed that 19% of small businesses in Australia are looking to purchase cyber cover in […]
Entering the Battle Field
It’s not just big businesses that face the prospect of long, drawn-out court battles over everything from unfair dismissal and regulatory discrepancies to occupational health and safety concerns. Small-to-medium enterprises are being drawn increasingly into the quagmire of litigation and business […]
Cutting It as a Hairdresser
Hairdressers are often working with chemicals, scissors and razors in their clients’ homes and therefore should ensure they have adequate insurance cover, including public liability insurance and cover for their equipment, some of which can be expensive to replace. For personalised assistance with your beauty or hairdressing insurance needs, click here. Read full article here. […]
Four Expert Tips to Protect Your Business Online
World-renowned hacker turned cyber security consultant Kevin Mitnick provides his top tips on protecting your business from cyber attacks. These include using a VPN; password manager; opening attachments using google docs and two-step authentication. Click here to read about how we can assist you with cyber […]
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