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READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- November 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we unpack the many breaches that have recently occurred and how this can lead to an influx of persuasive scam emails! Our cybersecurity tips highlight Smishing, what it is and what to look out for so you don’t get caught out! SCAM ALERT With the recent hacks on […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- August 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight the scam relating to WhatsApp, share the latest security breaches and provide our top cybersecurity tips for spotting a multi-vector attack. SCAM ALERT WhatsApp is an application that allows you to message and call your friends and family worldwide. However, due to a new scam, the next WhatsApp […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- July 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights. In this edition we highlight the scams that often surround Amazon Prime Day, share the latest security breaches and provide our top cybersecurity tips for the month. SCAM ALERT Amazon Prime Day 2022 begins today, so you might expect some Amazon deliveries soon. But unfortunately, while you may use Prime Day for […]
READ MOREE-volution – Digital Transformation’s Next Stage
Unless you have been living under a rock, you will no doubt have heard the term ‘Digital Transformation’ slung around with wild abandon. It really is a term that has been overused and to some extent, its validity today is somewhat questionable. To explain what I mean, perhaps I need to digress a little. Firstly, […]
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 MOREMaking Security Awareness Second Nature
Your business’ security program must start with your employees and strong security policies rather than entirely depending on your IT team or the latest security solutions. You can significantly reduce the likelihood of a data breach by combining a well-drafted cybersecurity policy with comprehensive security awareness training. It is your responsibility to implement security training […]
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 MOREYour Biggest Cybersecurity Risk: Your Employees
Cybercriminals work round the clock to detect and exploit vulnerabilities in your business’ network for nefarious gains. The only way to counter these hackers is by deploying a robust cybersecurity posture that’s built using comprehensive security solutions. However, while you’re caught up doing this, there is a possibility you may overlook mitigating the weakest link […]
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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