What is the Difference Between Misinformation and Disinformation? Misinformation is false or inaccurate information shared without any intent to deceive — the person spreading it genuinely believes it is true. Disinformation is false information created and distributed deliberately, with the specific intent to mislead, confuse, manipulate, or profit. The difference is not the content — it […]
READ MOREThe Real Risk of AI Isn’t Automation — It’s Authenticity
AI has changed the look and feel of cyber risk—not by inventing new crimes, but by making old ones painfully believable. Phishing emails no longer give themselves away with bad grammar. They read like your accountant wrote them—because sometimes your accountant did, after their mailbox was compromised. The result is more successful credential theft and […]
READ MOREAI Readiness: Why Australian Directors Must Act Now
You may think that AI is just another buzz word, the fact is that it is fast becoming one of the most disruptive technologies since the invention of the steam engine. Envision a competitor integrating generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) into operations, decision-making, and customer interactions. Within a year, they achieve double-digit cost reductions, enhanced […]
READ MOREIT Foundations for a Successful Dental Practice
Mercury IT has been partnering with dental practices for over 20 years, gaining a deep understanding of the intricacies involved in building a successful practice. Starting a dental practice requires more than clinical expertise; it demands a robust IT infrastructure and efficient systems. As your practice grows, having scalable systems in place from the start […]
READ MOREUnlock the Full Potential of Copilot Prompting
When writing prompts for Copilot for Microsoft 365, it’s important to be clear and specific. Provide specific instructions, such as the topic, purpose, tone, and required length. Keep it conversational and give feedback to Copilot based on the quality of its responses to help the AI learn and match your preferences. Use clear and specific […]
READ MOREBridging the Cybersecurity Gap: Essential Eight for SMEs
It is hard to believe that it has been almost seven years since the Australian Signals Directorate’s Essential Eight was published. Establishing mitigation strategies for patching applications and operating systems, multi-factor authentication, restricting administration privileges, application control, restricting macros, hardening user applications and back-ups, the Essential Eight is a great foundation set of controls that […]
READ MOREBoosting Business Efficiency: The Power of Managed IT Services in Brisbane
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses in Brisbane are increasingly relying on technology to streamline operations, enhance productivity, and gain a competitive edge. However, managing complex IT infrastructure and ensuring its smooth operation can be a daunting task for organisations, diverting their focus from core business activities. This is where managed IT services come into […]
READ MORE10 Password Best Practices
10 Password Best Practices With the business world heavily reliant on digitalisation in this day and age, the use of technology in your organisation is unavoidable. Although technology can undeniably give your business an advantage in increasingly competitive markets, there are many troublesome areas to keep an eye on. This is why interest in cybersecurity […]
READ MOREData Minimisation
Businesses frequently gather and keep a tonne of personally identifiable information (PII) on their clients and customers in the digital era. But keeping superfluous PII on hand can have severe consequences for organisations and people. Data breaches and cyberattacks are more likely, but there is also a chance that personal data will be misused or […]
READ MOREBuilding Habits for a Secure Future
Rather than relying solely on your IT team or the most recent security solutions, your company’s security programme should begin with its employees and strong security policies. Combining a well-drafted cybersecurity policy with comprehensive security awareness training can significantly reduce the likelihood of a data breach. It is your responsibility to provide security training to […]
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