Have you ever lost an important document before? Perhaps it was the start of your dissertation at university; your computer packed up on you, or you simply pressed the wrong key end ended up deleting everything…whatever the case, you will know all too well the horrifying sense of dread that washes over you in that […]
A keystroke logger is a devious, unobtrusive spy lurking on your electronic devise, it works quietly and invisibly in the background recording every key struck on a keyboard to gain access to passwords and confidential information. They arrive just like any other malware, come in a multitude of variants and can be difficult to discover. You […]
Passwords are like underwear – change them often, the longer, the better and keep them private. Every business, no matter how big or small and every individual internet user has encountered the dreaded password dilemma. I know if I was allowed, I‘d have the same password for everything, but I also understand that wouldn’t be […]
2021 is the year where the smart choice for Australian SME’s is to protect against the growth of criminal activity by implementing an outsourced Security Service. Small to medium businesses do not have the technical resources and knowledge to stay abreast of the evolving security challenges. Ransomware, Phishing attacks are growing as one of the […]
Even before the coronavirus outbreak began, telecommuting has been on the rise. There’s been a 159% increase in remote work since 2005. While studies suggest that this trend is beneficial to both employees and employers, it does come with some challenges in terms of online security. Although it’s easier than ever to bring work into the comfort of home, there are […]
Data is the lifeblood of business, and no matter the size of your business, there is a need to be vigilant about protecting data, as the cyber criminals are looking to get their hands on it. The loss of sensitive information is very costly to recover and is damaging to a business’s reputation. Imagine if […]
Residential Support – that delivers. Did you know that 600,000 hard disks crash every year in Australia? In addition to that, nearly a third of all Australian adults are affected by cybercrime, losing precious money to new viruses and security threats that emerge every day. Everyone relies on technology to live their daily lives, and […]
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his government are so concerned about the rise in the volume of Cyber-attacks that a specific press conference was held on Friday June 20th declaring Australia under attack. This is warning Australian businesses to be proactive in defending themselves against a potential attack. The Australian Cyber Security Centre (www.cyber.gov.au) (ACSC) […]
What is the impact for Business? Data is more valuable than oil, as data is the lifeblood of any business. Data by itself like oil, needs to be refined before it is transformed into a valuable commodity. Data is collected everyday as part of normal business activities, assisting businesses to make important business decisions such […]
Speeding up Your Laptops and Desktops Do you find that you frequently run into problems with your IT equipment that prevent your employees from getting on with work? Are your laptops and desktops running so slowly that people need to spend hours completing tasks that should take minutes? Low workplace productivity harms your bottom line. […]
