Cybercrime isn’t strictly reserved for large corporations with billions to lose. In fact, in 2022, 62% of the ransomware attacks were on small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs). That’s one small business being attacked by a cyber threat every 10 minutes!
Here are some reasons why a small business should work with an IT support company for cybersecurity. Australian small to medium businesses are vulnerable to cyber-attacks and data breaches just like large corporations such as Optus and Medibank.
Business email compromise is a technique whereby the attacker obtains access to a business email account and imitates the owner’s identity to defraud the business and its employees. BEC focus their efforts on employees who have authority with bank accounts or employee personal information. The attack is often a request to transfer money by an electronic transfer or wire. Often including no attachments or links meaning one has to be very diligent in looking for the clues.
When it comes to scams, cyber criminals use remote access tools to enter your device and steal data. It is important to be vigilant against such scams. Remote access benefits need to be supported by good cyber security protocols so that the risk to intrusion and theft is minimised.
Ransomware, Phishing attacks are growing as one of the biggest risks to SME businesses. 2021 is the year where the smart choice for Australian SME’s is to protect against the growth of criminal activity
Cyber Attacks on the rise 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 [...]
Data breaches in Australia are still rising meaning many companies remain unprepared. So, what can you do to recover in the event of a data breach? More importantly, what can you do to prevent falling victim to hackers?
Statistics don’t lie and Australian small to medium businesses need to be prepared and able to defend themselves effectively against being hacked.
Protect your Business. If you own or manage a business, the significant challenge facing you is prevention of cyber incidents or data breaches from malicious attacks
Cyber Security Update According to the Australian Cybercrime Online Reporting Network, a snapshot for the period ending 31 March 2018, showed that the top three cybercrimes reported have not [...]
