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Software vulnerabilities are an unfortunate part of working with technology. A developer puts out a software release with millions of lines of code. Then, hackers look for loopholes that allow them to breach a system through that code. The developer issues a patch to fix the vulnerability. But it’s not long before a new feature… Read More »The Biggest Vulnerabilities that Hackers are Feasting on Right Now

The holiday shopping season is just around the corner, which means a significant increase in online transactions and scammers gearing up to take advantage of them.  While your personal data may be compromised after the Optus cyber breach – and even if you weren’t a victim of this attack – we encourage you to take… Read More »10 Crucial Safety Tips For Online Shopping

Have you felt more secure from cyberattacks because you have a smaller business? Maybe you thought that you couldn’t possibly have anything that a hacker could want? Didn’t think they even knew about your small business. Well, a new report by cybersecurity firm Barracuda Networks debunks this myth. Their report analyzed millions of emails across… Read More »Small Businesses Are Attacked by Hackers 3x More than Larger Ones

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, which encourages Australians to learn about data security and stay safe online, both within their businesses and as individuals. WHAT IS CYBER SECURITY? Cyber security (or information technology security) refers to the protection of computers, servers, mobile devices, networks, electronic systems and technologies from malicious attacks and unauthorised use.… Read More »October: Cyber Security Awareness Month

After being the main entry to the internet in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Internet Explorer (IE) is gone. As of June 15, 2022, Microsoft dropped the web browser from support. IE ushered in the age of connection to the world in 1995 and held a majority of the browser market share for many… Read More »Internet Explorer Has Lost All Support (What You Need to Know)

The pandemic has been a reality that companies around the world have shared. It required major changes in how they operate. No longer, did the status quo of having everyone work in the office make sense for everyone. Many organizations had to quickly evolve to working through remote means. During the worst of the pandemic,… Read More »5 Mistakes Companies Are Making in the Digital Workplace

Phishing. It seems you can’t read an article on cybersecurity without it coming up. That’s because phishing is still the number one delivery vehicle for cyberattacks. A cybercriminal may want to steal employee login credentials. Or wish to launch a ransomware attack for a payout. Or possibly plant spyware to steal sensitive info. Sending a… Read More »You Need to Watch Out for Reply-Chain Phishing Attacks

The OPTUS Cyber Breach What happened, how you can be affected by it as an individual and the aftermath of the cyber attack. Listen to “The Optus Cyber Breach” Episode on our  Tech Factor Podcast here. On Wednesday 21st of September 2022, Optus notified the public of a cyberattack on its systems. Hackers managed to… Read More »The OPTUS cyber breach, what happened and how you’ll be affected

Few things invoke instant panic like a missing smartphone or laptop. These devices hold a good part of our lives. This includes files, personal financials, apps, passwords, pictures, videos, and so much more. The information they hold is more personal than even that which is in your wallet. It’s because of all your digital footprints.… Read More »What Should You Do to Reduce Risk When Your Mobile Device Goes Missing?

Productivity can be challenging to track, no matter where employees are working. How do you know they’re using their tools as effectively as possible? How can you enable them to adopt best practices? These are questions that managers often ask themselves. If they’re looking at the wrong things, it can get in the way of… Read More »Microsoft Productivity Score Overview