Data Protection

Are your Cyber security systems enough to help you...

There has been an increase of 500%  in Ransomware attacks since the start of 2020.

The average cost to Australian Businesses of an attack is $63,000.  Currently Australian Business are losing more than $100 Million PER MONTH in Financial Scams.

We see here how easy it can be to fall victim to a Ransomware attack through Office 365

Kevin Mitnick Demonstrates Ransomcloud | Ransomware Demo

We can all agree hackers these days are getting smarter with their attacks, in the last few months some of the biggest companies have seen major breaches in their data.

There are some steps you can take to minimise the risk of your systems getting hacked.

  • Make sure your security systems are up to date
  • Educate yourself and your staff on what an e-mail phishing attack may look like 

The Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner has some useful information

  • Make sure you have Multi-Factor Authentication set up wherever you can
  • Businesses may want to look at Password Management products to securely save passwords rather than shared documents or contact folders

 

The Australian Cyber Security Centre provides information on how best to set yourself, your business and your family up to best avoid an attack that could cost you your hard earned money.

A reminder that if it looks dodgy – it probably is…

 

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