Unless you have been living under a rock, you will no doubt have heard the term ‘Digital Transformation’ slung around with wild abandon. It really is a term that has been overused and to some extent, its validity today is somewhat questionable. To explain what I mean, perhaps I need to digress a little. Firstly, […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- November 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. At this time of year , it’s easy to be caught off guard and fall for a scam with Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals coming in thick and fast, view our tips to stay safe and secure. Latest breaches this month include a hacking incident and credential compromise. […]
READ MOREMaking Security Awareness Second Nature
Your business’ security program must start with your employees and strong security policies rather than entirely depending on your IT team or the latest security solutions. You can significantly reduce the likelihood of a data breach by combining a well-drafted cybersecurity policy with comprehensive security awareness training. It is your responsibility to implement security training […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- May 2021
This month in Cyber Insights we highlight SMS-based phishing attacks, known as smishing, latest breaches and as part of Privacy Awareness Week…tips for protecting you and your business online. This week is PRIVACY AWARENESS WEEK, it’s a good reminder that if you aren’t protecting your personal information online, you could be sharing things you would rather keep private. Our personal […]
READ MOREYour Biggest Cybersecurity Risk: Your Employees
Cybercriminals work round the clock to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in your business’ network for nefarious gains. The only way to counter these hackers is by deploying a robust cybersecurity posture that’s built using comprehensive security solutions. However, while you’re caught up doing this, there is a possibility you may overlook mitigating the weakest link […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- April 2021
This month in Cyber Insights we highlight payment redirection scams, latest breaches and tips for protecting your business from deepfake technology. Read full Cyber Insights here >> Current Scams Payment redirection scams cost Australian businesses $14 million Australian businesses reported over $14 million in losses to Scamwatch due to payment redirection scams last year, and average […]
READ MOREWhat is a Security Operations Centre?
Yesterday’s security is no match for the evolving threats and attack methods used by today’s cybercriminals. You need to build a comprehensive security defense using proactive strategies and advanced security controls to dramatically improve your security posture, enabling you to confidently protect your business-critical systems and data. Traditionally a 24/7 SOC is astronomically cost prohibitive, […]
READ MOREHow Bad Guys Bypass Your Email Security
How Bad Guys Bypass Your Email Security- Tips from our Partner KnowBe4 Have you ever wondered how phishing attacks get into your inbox? Most email clients, such as Outlook and Gmail, have built-in features to filter out potential threats. Additionally, it’s likely that your organisation has extra security measures to help protect your work account. […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- February 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we highlight a popular phishing scenario and how to stay safe from this advanced attack. We also touch on the latest security breaches and cybersecurity safety tips for now and later! Read Full Cyber Insights here >> Current Scams Here’s a popular […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- January 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This issue highlights data breaches and what to do if you think your information has been compromised. Cyber Insights Overview Watch Out for Impersonation Scams – Cybercriminals are attempting to take advantage by using the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) name to send emails to […]
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