Posts

Showing posts from October, 2020

Be careful and vigilant when reading emails - always STOP - THINK - ACT!

Image
Be careful and vigilant when reading emails - always STOP - THINK - ACT! From Scamwatch - Scammers are impersonating Services Australia and requesting personal information in exchange for a 'subsidy allocation'. If you receive this email - just delete it.  We solve the problem of cybersecurity behavioural risks and  security awareness programs .  Contact us for more information and help  

How safe are USB's?

Image
  That is the question we ponder over today on   # CyberChat   with Jesse Dehaan and Liz Buchanan. We give some important tips on how to make your USB's safer to reduce the risk of a virus attack. Cyber security tips Here are nine things you can do in your new working environment to protect your work and your household’s cyber security. (courtesy ACSC) 1.      Beware of scams Cybercriminals see a crisis as an opportunity. Major change brings disruption, and businesses transitioning to working from home arrangements can be an attractive target. Be aware that the COVID-19 pandemic will be used by cybercriminals to try to scam people out of their money, data and to gain access to systems. While working from home you should: Exercise critical thinking and vigilance when you receive phone calls, messages, and emails. Exercise caution in opening messages, attachments, or clicking on links from unknown senders. Be wary of any requests for personal detail...