Business email hacks go undetected for 11 days on average
Security firm CyberCX has warned that business email compromise attacks have become the leading security issue in Australia and New Zealand and the threats were becoming more sophisticated.
Accountants optimistic after “critical” meeting with ATO over small business tax agent overhaul
Professional accounting groups are optimistic the ATO will continue to refine its new tax agent-linking system, after industry representatives said its six-step registration process could pose a significant challenge to small business clients.
Tech sector voices concern after in-demand skills pulled from visa priority list
The federal government will reportedly cut job titles including software engineer and ICT security specialist from its priority skilled migration list, surprising a local tech sector still desperate for talent.
New skills needed: How to equip your business against a cyber attack
The threat of cyber attacks in 2021 is a very real one, and many have not been prepared, a recent report from RMIT Online reveals.
‘Hoodwinked’: SMEs have lost $142 million to 4,255 email scams in the past year
SMEs are experiencing a rise in cyber attacks, with 4,255 reported incidents of email compromise scams in the 2019-20 financial year.
To pay, or not to pay, that is the question: How should businesses respond to a ransomware attack?
Cyber attacks have savaged large and small businesses alike this year. So, if your business is hit by ransomware, should you pay?
Morrison announces repurposing of defence money to fight increasing cyber threats
The federal government is repurposing $1.35 billion of its planned defence spending over a decade to meet the increasing threat of cyber attacks on Australia.
State-sponsored cyber attack hits Australia: What businesses need to do to protect themselves
Australia has been targeted by a state sponsored cyber attack and businesses have been caught up in it. Emergency guidelines have been published.
Senior government staffer’s email ‘spoofed’ in COVID-19-themed phishing campaign
A federal government department has admitted a “senior staff member’s email was being spoofed” as part of a coronavirus-themed phishing campaign.
Over 800 businesses hit by data breaches in 2018, including lost USB drives and fax machine fumbles
Australian businesses are still consistently falling prey to malicious attacks by cyber criminals, with 262 data breaches in late-2018 alone.
Business loses $300,000 to ‘spoofed’ email scam: How to protect yourself from being impersonated
Australia’s competition watchdog has warned SMEs to “urgently” review their security and pay systems after one business reported a $300,000 loss.
WannaCry virus still infecting thousands of Australian computers: Experts warn of another devastating cyber attack this year
It’s been over a year since the malicious WannaCry virus devastated businesses around the world, but data shows thousands of local systems are still affected.
