Average Cost of a Data Breach
A recent study conducted by IBM provides some context to the same old story that you hear in the news of big bad breaches...
Centrelink Burns $191 Million : A Cautionary Tale
TL;DR
Centrelink recently terminated a $191 million project for a new Entitlements Calculation Engine (ECE) after it failed to meet performance standards. Produced by Infosys...
Breach Notification – Macy’s
All businesses that have customer data should be aware that this information is very valuable, and hackers would love access to it. Make sure...
Facebook Leaks once again
Facebook (yes again)
Exploit: Unsecured JavaScript file/ supply chain
Risk to Small Business: High: A supply chain vendor that leaks data will tarnish the reputation of business.
Risk to Exploited...
Windows 7 Monthly Fees are Go!
So It's official - Microsoft has announced that it will indeed start charging Windows 7 customers a monthly fee
To be fair it's only from...
2 Factor – Easy Setup Guide for Online Security
Think of two-factor authentication as being similar to locking a door and then locking the deadbolt for extra protection. Using a deadbolt along with...
What’s trending with Scammers in 2019
Today, The ACCC release it's 2018 Scams report, Makes for a very interesting read and all business owners should at least take notice.
in 2018...
Targeted Ransomware hits the heavy stuff!
Just like in Australia, Targeted attacks are on the rise worldwide. This report about a small Scottish brewery just goes to show that it's...
Ticketmaster Security Leak – 400,000 Customers affected
Ticketmaster
Exploit: JavaScript chatbot with data scraper injected in to supply chain systems.
Risk to Small Business: High: Highlights how supply chain vulnerabilities can lead to massive data loss...
NBN Scams escalate in 2019
Scammers, targeting the elderly, have ramped up their campaign to capture a slice of our money!
Each Month over $100,000 is lost to Scammers by...
