Unauthorized bank transfers. Identity theft. Fooled by deep fakes. No one is too old, too young or too poor to escape being targeted by thieves. “Cybercrime affects everyone, and the threats are constantly changing,” warns trusted cybersecurity expert Greg Schaffer. “Criminals know that accessing lots
Securely disposing of data is the key action Australian businesses must take to safeguard themselves from data breaches, according to Worldview Group Co-Founder Kurt Gruber. Following the near-daily news of cyber attacks on Australian businesses, and the significant update that the OAIC is pursuing Medibank
A new financial year presents a chance for businesses to review and refine strategies and plans. While many organisations often consider lifting investments in cybersecurity solutions, they overlook the security of their own assets, leading to a security blindspot. As the number of devices and
86% of Australians have help someone they know stay safe online 56% help parents, 40% help friends, 35% help children, and 20% help co-workers 81% say they have prevented someone they know from being scammed This help takes 42 mins p/week, 2.8 hours p/month, or
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Bruce Billson, is encouraging small businesses to adopt eInvoicing as a more secure and faster way of getting paid. “There are real opportunities for small business in engaging with eInvoicing,” Mr Billson said. “It’s a great way
A new study conducted by online payments provider Pin Payments has revealed the biggest concerns facing SMEs in Australia and New Zealand, with cybercrime, cost of living and late payments taking the lead. The survey had responses from over 700 participants, who were either business
Hacking season is here. Cyber Wardens is collaborating with MYOB, the leading business management platform in Australia and New Zealand, to help small businesses fortify their digital doors against rising online threats. Small businesses are urged to prepare for a spike in cyber attacks during
Banks will this week join a scams delegation to Singapore as part of the industry’s ongoing efforts to take up the fight to scammers and protect customers. The delegation will be led by Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones and include representatives from the Australian Banking Association, Customer-Owned
Banks are continuing to play their part to protect Australians from scams, as the industry welcomes a new report showing scam losses fell by 13 per cent last year. The Australian Banking Association acknowledges the release today of the 2023 Targeting Scams Report by the
In the digital era, the job market is increasingly becoming a minefield – demanding and difficult to navigate. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the number of job vacancies fell by 6.1% between November 2023 and February 2024. Every click on a job ad can
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