Welcome to Cyber Insights! In this edition we share a scam relating to Microsoft Teams, provide an update on a recent breach and elaborate on a password stealing technique know as ‘Password Spraying’. LATEST SCAM Collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams are prevalent in many businesses, and the criminals know this. Current phishing scams appear […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- April 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we share two security breaches carried out by ‘The Lapsus$ Gang’, a scam relating to Emergency Data Requests (EDR) and tips on what to do if you find a USB stick in a public place. LATEST SCAM In the United States, law enforcement agencies must obtain a court-ordered warrant or […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- March 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight two extreme security breaches, a scam relating to the war in Ukraine and share some tips on staying safe from piggybacking (it’s not what you think). LATEST SCAM The recent war in Ukraine has gathered a lot of attention. Unfortunately, cybercriminals often take advantage of world events […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- February 2022
Welcome to Cyber Insights, this month we highlight a scam relating to the Winter Olympics, the latest security breach experienced by Kings Plant Barn and we shine the spotlight on what it actually means when you accept the terms of a privacy policy. The 2022 Olympic Winter Games is taking place in Beijing. With representatives […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- January 2022
Welcome to the first edition of Cyber Insights for 2022. This month we highlight a current scam relating to Amazon, tips on staying safe from a BEC (Business Email Compromise) attack and an overview of the latest security breach experienced by Finite Recruitment. CURRENT SCAM Rumours are circulating that Amazon may create its own cryptocurrency. […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- December 2021
Welcome to the final edition of Cyber Insights for the year. This month we highlight a current scam targeting Instagram influencers and their followers, the latest breaches to hit the news and lastly some tips to help keep you safe when scanning QR codes. CURRENT SCAM An elaborate new Bitcoin scam targets Instagram influencers and […]
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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 MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- July 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we focus on latest breaches, top cybersecurity tips and the impact of payment redirection scams in Australia. CURRENT SCAM Payment redirection scams cost Australian businesses $128 million in 2020 Payment redirection scams were the most financially damaging scams for Australian businesses in 2020 according to the ACCC’s […]
READ MORECyber Insights with Mercury IT- June 2021
Welcome to Cyber Insights with Mercury IT. This month we focus on latest breaches, top cyber security tips and the most recent report from SCAMWATCH illustrating the impact of scams on Australians in 2020. LATEST BREACHES: Waikato District Health Board – New Zealand Waikato District Health Board (DHB) had most of its IT services go […]
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