Current Scams King Charles III was coronated as the new king of the United Kingdom. When a major historical event occurs, people often look to social media and online news sources for information about the event. Cybercriminals use high-profile news stories to catch your attention and manipulate your emotions. In the coming weeks, we expect […]
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10 Password Best Practices With the business world heavily reliant on digitalisation in this day and age, the use of technology in your organisation is unavoidable. Although technology can undeniably give your business an advantage in increasingly competitive markets, there are many troublesome areas to keep an eye on. This is why interest in cybersecurity […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- April 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest scam involving BEC attacks, unpack the most recent security breaches and share some tips about Piggybacking including what it is and what to look out for! Scam Alert Recently, the US FBI has warned about business email compromise (BEC) attacks by cybercriminals […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- March 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest scam involving ChatGPT, unpack the most recent security breaches and share some tips about Pretexting including what it is and what to look out for! Current Scams ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot created by OpenAI, has risen in popularity since its release last […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- February 2023
Welcome to the latest issue of Cyber Insights! In this edition we discuss the latest scam involving DocuSign, unpack the Fire Rescue Victoria security breach and share some tips around Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Scam Alert The scam starts with a fake email that appears to be from DocuSign. The email asks you to review and sign a […]
READ MOREData Minimisation
Businesses frequently gather and keep a tonne of personally identifiable information (PII) on their clients and customers in the digital era. But keeping superfluous PII on hand can have severe consequences for organisations and people. Data breaches and cyberattacks are more likely, but there is also a chance that personal data will be misused or […]
READ MOREBuilding Habits for a Secure Future
Rather than relying solely on your IT team or the most recent security solutions, your company’s security programme should begin with its employees and strong security policies. Combining a well-drafted cybersecurity policy with comprehensive security awareness training can significantly reduce the likelihood of a data breach. It is your responsibility to provide security training to […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- January 2023
Welcome to Cyber Insights for 2023! In this edition we unpack the latest Facebook scam, current breaches and share our top tips on creating secure passwords! Scam Alert Organisations and public figures typically use Facebook pages to connect with their community. However, anyone can make a Facebook page, even cybercriminals. They use social media, and cybercriminals spoof brands […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- October 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight callback phishing scams, share the latest security breaches and explain how phishing attacks land in your inbox! SCAM ALERT Recruiters often use LinkedIn, a popular professional networking platform, to reach out to potential candidates about job opportunities. Unfortunately, cybercriminals send fake job opportunities through LinkedIn. Currently, […]
READ MOREState of Employment
It seems like every other day we are waking up to news of another association, union or supporting body on the news complaining that there aren’t enough candidates in their industry. It’s hard, when there are less employees and that the remaining employees often have to pick up the difference. That can, in some cases lead […]
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