News & Cyber Security Updates

In the mining sector, technology is not just a support function, it is operational infrastructure. When systems fail, especially in mining, the impact goes far beyond email outages. Production halts, safety risks increase, and every hour of downtime translates into...

Many businesses start by juggling multiple vendors for their technology: one for IT support, another for phones, and a separate contractor for security cameras. This approach often leads to integrated system failures and critical security gaps that will be unnoticed...

Medical practices manage highly sensitive patient data. Because of this, relying on basic antivirus software is no longer enough to keep your business running safely. Recently, a surgical practice at John Flynn Private Hospital on the Gold Coast experienced a major...

Hackers are lazy. They’d rather hit ten small businesses with no security than try to break into one big business. If you think you’re too small to be a target, you’re exactly who they’re looking for. The ASD just released their newest stats, and honestly, it’s a...

If your business loses its data due to a cyberattack or system crash, recovering from that can stop your team from working entirely. A solid backup strategy is therefore vital for keeping your business running. Without reliable backups, recovering your business...

Hackers are getting much better at guessing even 'strong' passwords. If you want a more reliable way to protect your business, it’s time to start using passphrases instead. This is why upgrading your approach to passwords is essential. Instead of single words, think...

A strong password is a crucial first step, but in today’s complex cyber landscape, it’s often not enough on its own. Cyber criminals are increasingly skilled at stealing login credentials. Once they have a password, your entire business can be vulnerable. This is...

It's easy to think cyber threats only target big corporations. But here’s the tough truth: 43% of all cybercrimes are now aimed at small businesses. Why? Sadly, smaller businesses often present more accessible targets. We observe this frequently with local businesses...