The end of the year is drawing in, and if you haven’t done your holiday shopping yet – it’s crunch time! We’re all shopping online more than ever, and that goes hand-in-hand with scams. It’s important to be aware of what’s out there, and to stay vigilant to protect yourself online. Keep these pointers in … Read more
What is it? The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Cyber Threat Report 2023-2024 was released on 20th November, which has collated data on cyber incidents in Australia over the last financial year. It gives a comprehensive review of the current cyber threats impacting the Australian government, citizens, and their businesses. The types, costs, impact, and number … Read more
This October, some of our wonderful Quo Group team have been off travelling in Darwin to attend two medical conferences as a healthcare IT service provider. We had the pleasure of attending AAPM, and RMA. The Australian Association of Practice Management (AAPM) is a not-for-profit, national peak organisation that dedicates support, provides resources, and promotes … Read more
October 2024 marks the 21st annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This initiative was started by the US Department of Homeland Security, and has gone global in the effort to make our digital world safer, and promote the actions we can take to stay secure. In 2023, the enduring theme of Secure Our World was announced, and … Read more
It’s Time for Digital Spring Cleaning! Keeping your systems and information up to date should really be an on-going, year-round task, but we all know how busy life can get! Tasks pile up, documents go out of date, and prioritising these security revisions gets left to next week, next month, and then eventually forgotten. These … Read more
Australia’s 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy: A Comprehensive Blueprint for a Secure Digital Future In an era where digital threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Australia’s 2023-2030 Cyber Security Strategy stands as a robust framework designed to safeguard the nation’s digital landscape. Unveiled in November 2023, this strategy aims to elevate Australia to a world leader in … Read more
Don’t make tax time more taxing. Follow these steps to stay alert and avoid scams! 1. VERIFYCheck authenticity of any communications and verify any suspicious emails, calls, or messages by contacting the ATO. 2. PROTECTProtect your personal information and never share it with unknown parties. Ensure your online accounts are protected with strong, unique passwords … Read more
WHAT IS EMAIL QUARANTINE? Each morning you may receive a Quarantine Report. If you believe there is an unsolicited email, do not release it- DELETE IT! Quarantine flags emails that appear suspicious, and could contain scams like phishing and malware. Quo’s filtering system works to stop suspicious emails before you receive them and have to … Read more
In recent years, the healthcare sector in Australia has experienced a surge in cybercrime and malware attacks, posing significant threats to patient data security and clinical operations. As healthcare organizations increasingly rely on digital technologies to deliver efficient and patient-centric care, they become prime targets for cybercriminals seeking to exploit vulnerabilities for financial gain or … Read more
In today’s digital era, businesses face the challenge of managing complex IT infrastructure while striving for agility, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. In response to these demands, Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) has emerged as a transformative solution, offering essential computing resources on demand and empowering organizations to leverage cloud infrastructure with unprecedented flexibility and control. What … Read more