Risk of Russian cyber attack for Australian businesses ‘high’
The Australian Cyber Security Centre has issued urgent advice encouraging Australian businesses to boost their cyber security in light of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Australia joins forces with US and UK to fight ransomware cybercrime
The Australian Cyber Security Centre and its US and UK counterparts have joined forces to call out rising ransomware attacks and advise organisations on how to stay ahead of them.
Log4j and lessons from NewsCorp: Six cybersecurity tips for small business
Cybersecurity is front of mind for big business, and while small businesses aren’t immune, being unprepared could also damage their enterprise relationships.
Log4j: What’s going on, and should Aussie businesses be concerned?
This weekend, you may have seen a whole lot of tech chatter about log4j, vulnerabilities, exploits and chaos spanning the world wide web. Here’s what you need to know.
Answered: The five most common cybersecurity questions company directors ask
Cybersecurity has moved rapidly from the backrooms of the IT department into the boardroom, meaning company directors must be aware of their obligations when it comes to protecting the systems and data their organisations rely on.
Critical infrastructure security legislation amendment: Here’s what your business needs to do
The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2021 was passed last week. Here's what Australian businesses should know.
CreditorWatch founder raises $3 million for new tech tackling SME invoice scams
Serial entrepreneur Colin Porter has raised $3 million for the launch of PayOK, a platform designed to protect SMEs from invoice fraud.
From SA to Silicon Valley: Meet this year’s Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award winner
Mohan Koo, co-founder of cybersecurity company DTEX Systems, has taken home the Pearcey National Entrepreneur Award for 2021.
Checklist: Seven measures to avoid falling victim to invoice scamming
Like many other forms of cyber crime, invoice fraud is on the rise. These seven measures will help businesses mitigate the risk.
Company directors must act on cybersecurity now, or risk personal liabilities
Company directors who don't implement solid cyber governance may be at risk of personal liability, says Mackay Goodwin CEO Domenic Calabretta.
‘Uninsurable’ businesses face boom in cyber attacks
There is a general understanding among Australian companies that cybersecurity is a growing risk, and that cyber insurance is something that might help. But here's what else companies should know.
Ransomware: Should you pay or not?
Smaller businesses are often ripe targets for criminals who hold your data hostage and request a ransom fee.
