Based on the ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024–25 and broader industry trends, the biggest cybersecurity threats remain ransomware and extortion, phishing and credential theft, business email compromise, and attacks targeting exposed edge or cloud services. Threat actors are increasingly using automation and AI-assisted techniques to scale social engineering and identify vulnerable systems. Maintaining the […]
READ MOREHow do I know if my business needs a cybersecurity provider?
You need a cybersecurity provider if your business handles sensitive customer or financial data, relies heavily on IT systems for operations, must meet regulatory or contractual security requirements, or lacks in-house capability to design and maintain strong security controls. The ACSC recorded over 84,700 cybercrime reports in FY2024–25 (around one report every six minutes), showing […]
READ MOREWhat are the consequences of not having strong cybersecurity in place?
The consequences are severe and increasingly costly. According to the ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024-25, the average cost of a cyber incident for Australian small businesses is $56,600, rising to $97,200 for medium businesses and $202,700 for large businesses. These costs increased by 14%, 55%, and 219% respectively in just one year. Beyond direct […]
READ MOREHow does cybersecurity protect business data?
Cybersecurity protects data using a defence-in-depth model with multiple layers of protection. This includes technical controls such as encryption (making data unreadable without authorisation), next-generation firewalls (blocking malicious traffic), endpoint detection and response (protecting laptops and servers), access controls (ensuring only authorised users can access sensitive data), and continuous monitoring for signs of a data […]
READ MOREWhat are the most common cyber threats facing Australian businesses?
According to the ACSC Annual Cyber Threat Report 2024–25, the most common cyber threats affecting Australian businesses include phishing and other social-engineering scams, ransomware and other forms of malware, business email compromise, and attacks that exploit unpatched or misconfigured internet-facing systems. The Essential Eight and layered security controls are designed to reduce the likelihood and […]
READ MOREWhat is cybersecurity and why is it important for businesses?
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your company’s networks, devices, and data from digital attacks, data theft, and unauthorised access. Mercury IT is a Gold Coast-headquartered managed security service provider delivering cybersecurity solutions to businesses across Australia, with dedicated focus on South East Queensland, Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. With over 25 years of experience, ISO […]
READ MORECan you help my business comply with the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme?
Yes, at Mercury IT, Cyber Security is a part of everything we do. We offer a complete range of Cyber Security services, check out our Cyber Security pages for more information here
READ MOREWhat is the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme?
The Privacy Amendment (Notifiable Data Breaches) Act 2017, also known as Notifiable Data Breach (NDB) legislation is an amendment to the Privacy Act 1988 that came into effect on February 22, 2018. The legislation is regulated by the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC). The NDB scheme requires organisations covered by the Australian Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy […]
READ MOREWhy is everyone talking about Cyber Security?
Cyber Security is quite topical for a number of reasons: increased cyber-criminal activity, increased monetisation of stolen data, increased focus on protecting data by governments (such as the Notifiable Data Breach Scheme in Australia and the GPDR in Europe) and large corporations (such as Facebook). Cyber Security is squarely in the spotlight and for good reason, protecting […]
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