Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight a scam relating to the Winter Olympics, the latest security breach experienced by Kings Plant Barn and we shine the spotlight on what it actually means when you accept the terms of a privacy policy. The 2022 Olympic Winter Games is taking place in Beijing. With representatives […]
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 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 […]
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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 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 […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- June 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we focus on latest breaches, top cyber security tips and the most recent report from SCAMWATCH illustrating the impact of scams on Australians in 2020. LATEST BREACHES: Waikato District Health Board – New Zealand Waikato District Health Board (DHB) had most of its IT services go […]
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Mercury IT recently hosted a Tech & Cocktails Luncheon at La Costa Restaurant and Bar, Fortitude Valley as part of our new “TECH AND CONNECT” event series focused on connecting people, businesses and technology… the critical components to future growth. CONNECT: with likeminded business leaders and professionals LEARN: the latest technology trends and innovations […]
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 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 […]
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