Once you’ve completed a technology audit and prioritised the order in which you’ll close gaps in your infrastructure, it’s critical to remember that there are actions you must take prior to implementation for change to be successful and well-received by your team. Change produces stress in technology environments and among those who implement or are […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- January 2022
Welcome to the first edition of Cyber Insights for 2022. This month we highlight a current scam relating to Amazon, tips on staying safe from a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack and an overview of the latest security breach experienced by Finite Recruitment. CURRENT SCAM Rumours are circulating that Amazon may create its own cryptocurrency. […]
READ MORE4 Reasons Phishing is Getting More Frequent
Phishing is a social engineering attack used to obtain sensitive information, such as login credentials and payment details, from users. It happens when an attacker, posing as a trusted source, dupes a victim into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a spam file sent over email, text messages, phone calls or social media. If […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- December 2021
Welcome to the final edition of Cyber Insights for the year. This month we highlight a current scam targeting Instagram influencers and their followers, the latest breaches to hit the news and lastly some tips to help keep you safe when scanning QR codes. CURRENT SCAM An elaborate new Bitcoin scam targets Instagram influencers and […]
READ MORECybersecurity: What Every Business Owner Should Know
While organisations and workers have certainly benefitted from the advancement of technology, it has also introduced an unprecedented number of cybersecurity risks. Ransomware attacks, for example, hit businesses every 11 seconds in 2021.1 Therefore, if you want your business to grow and succeed, you must understand the realities of cybersecurity. The Reality of the Current […]
READ MOREDefense in Depth (DiD): Think Like a Hacker
The current threat landscape is rapidly advancing, with cybercriminals constantly upgrading their toolset to break through security defenses. If you want to outsmart malicious hackers, it’s time to start thinking like them. Fend them off with various layered defense methods. This is what Defense in Depth (DiD) is all about. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) defines DiD as “The application of multiple countermeasures in a layered or stepwise manner to achieve security objectives. The […]
READ MOREMercury IT Cybersecurity Roadmap Series
Join Chris Haigh, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Mercury IT as he provides an overview of the Mercury IT Cybersecurity Roadmap in these three short videos. Part One: An overview of level 1, Initial and Developing your Roadmap which includes technology risk assessment, tightening the basics and defence in-depth. Learn more here […]
READ MOREHow to Build a Security-First Culture
Tools are only as good as their users. This should be your guiding philosophy as the world shifts to a hybrid work model to deal with the complexities posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While it’s great to define and implement essential security controls and tools, if it isn’t backed up by workforce buy-in and participation, […]
READ MORE4 Reasons Cybersecurity Attack Surfaces Are Expanding
The COVID-19 pandemic impacted individuals and businesses all over the world in one way or another. Almost overnight, it disrupted the way people went about their daily routines and how companies operated. Amidst all the chaos, changes to the cyber landscape increased at an unprecedented pace. Some of the trends that powered these changes and […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- July 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we focus on latest breaches, top cybersecurity tips and the impact of payment redirection scams in Australia. CURRENT SCAM Payment redirection scams cost Australian businesses $128 million in 2020 Payment redirection scams were the most financially damaging scams for Australian businesses in 2020 according to the ACCC’s […]
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