Ransomware attacks, where hackers take control of your data and systems and demand a ransom, are surging in Australia. Although the ransomware attacks that make the news headlines are those affecting major brands, small businesses are also suffering under the onslaught. Ransomware attacks on small businesses often succeed because these businesses often don’t know the risks and are ill-prepared to…
As the world continues to become more digitalised, with remote working becoming a new norm, and the cyber market ever-evolving, the threat of cyber attacks continues to rise. As a business or organisation, a cyber attack can have massive ramifications, both financially and otherwise. Disruption to business, loss of customers, tarnishing of reputation, and the large amount of time and…
The recent COVID-19 pandemic has seen an unprecedented number of Australians finding themselves working from home. While this carries a number of challenges, an important consideration for businesses needs to be the risk associated with accessing work-related information remotely where the security and processes of the office are often not present. What is cyber crime? Cyber crime is a crime…
In the digital age, businesses of all sizes store important customer information electronically and a breach of this sensitive information can have serious consequences. Whether it’s through cybercrime or human error, a breach of customer information can have major implications for your business and lead to a loss in trust. While cyber insurance can protect you from the financial implications…