ASD Threat Report 2022-2023

Each year, the ASD release their Threat Report that provides insights into our cybersecurity landscape; detailing emerging threats and risks, and recommendations to enhance cybersecurity resilience.Check out some key points from this year’s release! Top 3 cybercrime types for individuals identity fraud online banking fraud online shopping fraud. Domain Takedown Serviceblocked over 127,000 attacksagainst Australian … Read more

Get Disaster Ready

What to do in a disaster? As Australia heads into another bushfire season, it’s important to know your disaster recovery and business continuity plan. If your business gets damaged, or stuck in the middle of a natural disaster, here’s the essentials to know: Contact your IT team to initiate Disaster Recovery Plan. If there is … Read more

Is lag getting you down?

Cloudy with a Chance of Lag …when there’s too many tabs open! The tabs you keep open in your browser aren’t just placeholders – they actively use up your device’s resources, which are vital for your cloud to run effectively. With too many tabs open, your computer’s memory and processing units are stretched thin, introducing … Read more

Website Armour – Why backend updates are your best defence

Why backend updates matter The Constant Evolution of Cyber Threats: Cybercriminals are always finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities. Backend updates keep your website resilient against emerging threats. Protecting User Data: Regular updates help safeguard sensitive user information, such as login credentials, personal data, and payment details, from falling into the wrong hands. What backend … Read more

Al Chatbots the good, the bad & the unknown

A chatbot is a computer program that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Natural Language Processing (NLP) to simulate human conversation. You’ve probably met some form of them too, think Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, and ChatGPT (just to name a few)!They can do it all Whether it’s helping you order a pizza, answering specific questions, or … Read more

We’re not quick to click!

Spotting Facebook scams on business pages can be a tricky game. Most Facebook users are pretty savvy about scams on their private pages, but when it comes to spotting Facebook scams on business pages we seem to draw a blank.One recent scam, which tried to snag us, is generated from within Facebook itself. Check out … Read more

What’s so lit about Firewalls?

What is a firewall? A firewall is a piece of software or hardware device used to keep computers secure when accessing the internet. Not only does a firewall block unwanted traffic, it also helps block malicious software and worms from infecting a computer.Basically, firewalls are like the front desk security guard, who verifies every person … Read more