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Podcast
3 Nov 2024
Ever wondered how a school-network-hacking enthusiast becomes a Solutions Architect? Dive into the interesting...
Cybersecurity
10 Oct 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights! This month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so we’re ...
Cybersecurity
10 Sep 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition, we showcase some scam statistics, review ...
Podcast
8 Sep 2024
What is the true cost of a cyber breach? In this episode, we uncover the financial and emotional tolls that ...
Blog
Update
29 Jul 2024
When writing prompts for Copilot for Microsoft 365, it’s important to be clear and specific. Provide ...
Cybersecurity
13 Jun 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition, we showcase some scam statistics, review ...
Blog
27 May 2024
It is hard to believe that it has been almost seven years since the Australian Signals Directorate’s ...
Cybersecurity
12 Mar 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition, we highlight a current internet search ...
Cybersecurity
15 Jul 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we unpack the latest phishing ...
Blog
11 Jul 2023
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses in Brisbane are increasingly relying on technology ...
Cybersecurity
10 Jun 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest Paypal scam, unpack ...
Cybersecurity
9 May 2023
Current Scams King Charles III was coronated as the new king of the United Kingdom. When a major historical ...
Blog
2 May 2023
10 Password Best Practices With the business world heavily reliant on digitalisation in this day and age, the ...
Cybersecurity
14 Apr 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest scam involving ...
Cybersecurity
16 Mar 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest scam involving ...
Cybersecurity
15 Feb 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest scam involving ...
Blog
6 Feb 2023
Businesses frequently gather and keep a tonne of personally identifiable information (PII) on their clients ...
Blog
18 Jan 2023
Rather than relying solely on your IT team or the most recent security solutions, your company’s ...
Cybersecurity
11 Jan 2023
Welcome to Cyber Insights for 2023! In this edition we unpack the latest Facebook scam, current breaches ...
Blog
19 Dec 2022
The education sector is rapidly digitising, and with that comes the need for reliable and effective IT ...
News
9 Dec 2022
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Over the years we get contacted by New Zealand customers of Mercury IT, New Zealand and it ...
News
17 Nov 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we unpack the many breaches that have recently occurred and how ...
News
12 Oct 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight callback phishing scams, share the latest security ...
Blog
10 Oct 2022
It seems like every other day we are waking up to news of another association, union or supporting body on the...
Blog
29 Sep 2022
You would have to be living under a rock to have missed the well-publicised Optus API breach. Depending upon ...
Blog
26 Sep 2022
In the 21st century, every business must have a strong presence online to succeed. This is true regardless of ...
News
15 Sep 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight callback phishing scams, share the latest security ...
Blog
18 Aug 2022
If you’re like most business owners, you don’t have the time or resources to manage your own IT ...
News
9 Aug 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight the scam relating to WhatsApp, share the latest ...
Blog
27 Jul 2022
The modern dental clinic is a far cry from the days of the roving dentist with his bag of tools. In fact, the ...
News
12 Jul 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight the scams that often surround Amazon Prime Day, share...
News
14 Jun 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we share a spear-phishing scam, provide an update on recent ...
Blog
1 Jun 2022
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will no doubt have heard the term ‘Digital Transformation’ ...
News
10 May 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights! In this edition we share a scam relating to Microsoft Teams, provide an update on a...
News
20 Apr 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we share two security breaches carried out by ‘The Lapsus$ ...
Blog
4 Apr 2022
Ok, I know, this is a pretty dry subject and at the risk of writing an article that could replace sleeping ...
News
15 Mar 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight two extreme security breaches, a scam relating to the war ...
Blog
3 Mar 2022
In a radically changed world where many workers may never go back to the office, new challenges are emerging ...
Blog
2 Mar 2022
Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, empowering businesses to accomplish more in less time. The ...
News
17 Feb 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight a scam relating to the Winter Olympics, the latest security...
Blog
28 Jan 2022
Once you’ve completed a technology audit and prioritised the order in which you’ll close gaps in ...
News
18 Jan 2022
Welcome to the first edition of Cyber Insights for 2022. This month we highlight a current scam relating to ...
Blog
12 Jan 2022
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and ...
News
16 Dec 2021
Welcome to the final edition of Cyber Insights for the year. This month we highlight a current scam targeting ...
News
29 Nov 2021
Sign up to receive our e-newsletter for your chance to win! Monthly $100 gift card draw and a grand prize of...
News
25 Nov 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. At this time of year , it’s easy to be caught off guard ...
Blog
19 Oct 2021
While organisations and workers have certainly benefitted from the advancement of technology, it has also ...
Blog
13 Sep 2021
The current threat landscape is rapidly advancing, with cybercriminals constantly ...
Cybersecurity
2 Sep 2021
Join Chris Haigh, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Mercury IT as he provides an overview of the ...
Blog
4 Aug 2021
Tools are only as good as their users. This should be your guiding philosophy as the world shifts to a hybrid ...
Blog
27 Jul 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals and businesses all over the world in one way or another. Almost ...
News
14 Jul 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we focus on latest breaches, top cybersecurity tips and...
Blog
5 Jul 2021
Rapid technological advancement and rising global connectivity is reshaping the way the world is functioning. ...
Blog
21 Jun 2021
With the cyberthreat landscape getting more complicated with every passing minute, cybersecurity deserves more...
News
8 Jun 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we focus on latest breaches, top cyber security tips ...
News
5 Jun 2021
Mercury IT recently hosted a Tech & Cocktails Luncheon at La Costa Restaurant and Bar, Fortitude ...
Blog
2 Jun 2021
The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly changing the technology landscape as we know it. Businesses worldwide ...
Blog
11 May 2021
Your business’ security program must start with your employees and strong security policies rather than ...
News
6 May 2021
This month in Cyber Insights we highlight SMS-based phishing attacks, known as smishing, latest breaches and...
Blog
14 Apr 2021
Cybercriminals work round the clock to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in your business’ network for ...
News
13 Apr 2021
This month in Cyber Insights we highlight payment redirection scams, latest breaches and tips for protecting ...
Blog
24 Mar 2021
Yesterday’s security is no match for the evolving threats and attack methods used by today’s ...
Blog
28 Feb 2021
How Bad Guys Bypass Your Email Security- Tips from our Partner KnowBe4 Have you ever wondered how phishing ...
News
9 Feb 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we highlight a popular phishing ...
News
12 Jan 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This issue highlights data breaches and ...
News
26 Nov 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This issue highlights online shopping scams ...
Cybersecurity
18 Nov 2020
Learn how to minimise risk and protect your family on social media with our top ten social media security ...
News
18 Nov 2020
AJ Williams spoke with Alister Thomson from The Gold Coast Bulletin about how the work from home boom is ...
News
12 Nov 2020
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights with Mercury IT, an informative newsletter that will keep you ...
Blog
12 Nov 2020
In 2020, the number of people using social media is over 3.81 billion worldwide, with the average user ...
News
15 Oct 2020
Welcome to the first edition of Cyber Insights with Mercury IT, an informative newsletter that will keep you ...
Blog
14 Sep 2020
I hate wiping my bottom. I really loathe it. It is just that the concept of using a wad of ...
Blog
3 Sep 2020
Mercury IT’s Business Cybersecurity Risk Webinar Series is designed to help businesses understand and ...
Blog
26 Jun 2020
Welcome to our dystopian future. If the ongoing research, announcements and investment is anything to go by, ...
News
22 Jun 2020
Chris Haigh, Chief Information Security Officer for Mercury IT spoke with The Gold Coast Bulletin about the ...
Webinar
10 Jun 2020
Technology is changing the way we do business and unforeseen events can upset the plans of even the ...
Blog
20 May 2020
How Office 365 launches your business focus into the future. Now perhaps more than ever is a time for ...
Blog
21 Apr 2020
If there is one lesson about humanity you can take away from time spent delving into the murky digital ocean ...
News
Update
7 Apr 2020
General Manager, Martin O’Riordan spoke with journalist Alister Thomson from the Gold Coast Bulletin ...
Update
23 Mar 2020
We understand that it is an unsettling time for both business and employees, many people are having to ...
Blog
20 Mar 2020
Take away the hype and all the excitement around artificial intelligence and you quickly begin to realise ...
News
2 Mar 2020
Mercury IT recently presented a national sold out event “Collaboration in the Modern Workplace” with ...
News
31 Oct 2019
Mercury IT recently hosted an event at Topgolf for Queensland Business and IT Leaders in partnership ...
Cybersecurity
27 Aug 2019
SMEs are at risk now more than ever before. Doing nothing is no longer an option. Complete our online cyber ...
Cybersecurity
6 Jun 2019
“Identity theft and identity fraud are terms used to refer to all types of crime in which someone wrongfully...
Cybersecurity
27 Jun 2019
There has been a lot written about passwords in the last few days, and the industry is trying to move people ...
IT Services
19 Jul 2019
As an events manager producing monthly business technology events I need to keep up with all the latest IT ...
Cybersecurity
15 Dec 2017
Do you have a Netflix, Gmail, PayPal Account? I know I do! Over a BILLION login and password details listed on...
Cybersecurity
28 Feb 2019
As organisations have become increasingly dependent on technology to do business, cyber insurance has ...
Cybersecurity
22 Aug 2019
We go into the Dark Web so you don’t have to. How Dark Web ID Protects Your Business: Delivers the same ...
News
27 Aug 2019
Achieve more in your business with an integrated security, management and productivity solution — all in ...
Cybersecurity
22 Feb 2018
Summary The Notifiable Data Breach NDB legislation came into effect on February 22, 2018 It affects a ...
