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Cyber Security

Social media security for businesses | The CAG

Social Media Security Tips to Protect your Business

As a business owner, you know that social media is an important part of your marketing strategy. But what you may not know is that social media can also be a major security risk. It’s important to be aware of the social media security threats that could affect your business to be safe. By being proactive about social media security, you can help protect your business from cybercrime.

Webcam Security tips to protect yourself - CAG

Has your webcam security been compromised? Here are 6 tips to protect yourself

Most of us know the story about Mark Zuckerberg covering his laptop’s webcam and mic with tape. Taking the cue, many people started covering their cams and mics – after all, it is a simple and quite effective way to prevent hackers from spying on you. As our Perth cybersecurity team always says, awareness is the first step. So, here’s the first step.

Why is disaster recovery important - CAG

Why You Must Protect Your Business with Data Backup and Disaster Recovery Strategies

Every business is data-driven. As everything goes digital, data is money. Data loss directly translates into revenue, productivity and reputation loss. Data loss can happen due to various reasons such as cyber-attacks, natural disasters, machine malfunction or even human error. No matter what industry you are engaged in, data loss can be bad news for your business.

How to avoid smishing and vishing | Computing Australia

Smishing and Vishing: How To Avoid Them?

You’re enjoying a relaxing Sunday afternoon tea after a long, Anonymous callers ring you up to ask you for mailing addresses and credit card details for gifts of competitions you’ve never heard of before.
This technique is referred to as smishing and vishing. Our cybersecurity team at Perth has created a guide to protect you from the dangerous traps of cyberattacks

Cybersecurity for the hospitality industry | Computing Australia

Why Does the Hospitality Sector Need to Invest in Cybersecurity?

With evolving technologies, hospitality industries are now reliant on the use of internet and electronic devices for the daily functioning of the business. This convenience also comes with vulnerabilities. Being online means, you may be open to cyber-attacks. Our cybersecurity team in Perth has years of experience in helping hospitality businesses stay secure.

Why is cybersecurity important for business | Computing Australia

Why Cyber Security Needs More Focus Than Ever

In recent months we are witnessing a sharp uptick in the number of cybersecurity events all over Australia. In September, this year, Defense Minister Linda Reynolds warned that we are facing a “new normal”, as Australia released its first cybersecurity threat report which indicated 4,500 hacking attempts in a day. While we may have thwarted many hundreds of direct attacks both locally and overseas, we must remain vigilant.