Welcome to this month’s edition of Cyber Insights! In this issue, we explore Business Email Compromise, cover the latest security breaches, and share tips on protecting your privacy around always-listening devices. SCAM ALERT Understanding Business Email Compromise (BEC) Business Email Compromise (BEC) is a growing threat to companies of all sizes. One common tactic involves […]
READ MORETech Insights | 2025 Tech Trends
Tech experts, Chris Haigh and Martin O’Riordan discuss 2025 trends, focusing on agentic AI as virtual assistants for business tasks. They explore quantum computing advancements, spatial computing applications in healthcare, polyfunctional robots for automation, and biological enhancements. The discussion emphasises security considerations and business impacts. What makes agentic AI different from traditional artificial intelligence systems? […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- January 2025
Welcome to this month’s edition of Cyber Insights! In this issue, we explore common scams to watch out for, report on the latest security breaches, and spotlight a new campaign recently launched by Scamwatch. SCAMS Scam text messages often mimic government agencies, businesses, or even family and friends to deceive you. They appear urgent, include links to […]
READ MORETech Insights | Unlocking Business Potential with Copilot
Ever wondered how a school-network-hacking enthusiast becomes a Solutions Architect? Dive into the interesting journey of James from Mercury IT, as he sheds light on Copilot, the game-changing virtual assistant that’s revolutionising business operations. We explore how Copilot, with its integration into business systems, isn’t just another AI tool but a strategic partner in streamlining […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- October 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of Cyber Insights! This month is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so we’re taking a break from our usual format to explore the key initiatives, why they matter, and how they can help protect you, your family, and your business. Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting Yourself and Your Business with Four Key Initiatives […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- September 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition, we showcase some scam statistics, review the latest security breaches, and offer tips on privacy policies. SCAM ALERT In this scam, cybercriminals are using Google search results to try to trick you into calling a phone number that they control. If you search for an […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- June 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition, we showcase some scam statistics, review the latest security breaches, and offer tips on privacy policies. Current Scams Today, we thought we would do something a little different and look at some scam statistics for the first four months of the year, courtesy of scamwatch.gov.au Age […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- March 2024
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition, we highlight a current internet search scam, discuss the latest security breaches, and share some tips on protecting your organisation against insider threats. Current Scams Search engines, like Google, are so popular that many people use the search feature instead of typing a URL. For […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- July 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we unpack the latest phishing scam, discuss the most recent security breaches and share a checklist for email security. Current Scams Recently, cybercriminals have taken advantage of Cybercriminals use images in phishing emails to impersonate real organisations. Cybercriminals hope to trick you into thinking the email is legitimate […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- June 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest Paypal scam, unpack the most recent security breaches and share some tips on email security. Current Scams Cybercriminals have recently utilised PayPal, the popular international online payment platform. Cybercriminals are impersonating PayPal to steal your personal or financial information. In this scam, cybercriminals […]
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