Most businesses know how important it is to have a strong cybersecurity posture in this era of non-stop cyberattacks. Unfortunately, many businesses don’t know what they don’t know. In other words, they’re not aware of gaps in their security measures which, left unfilled, can open their business up to damaging attacks. As of now, it’s […]
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The holidays are an especially profitable period for cybercriminals due to the increase in online activity at this time. Businesses without effective security measures in place could be exposed to criminal activity ranging from fraud and theft to sabotage. Cybercrime is often financially-motivated and hackers can gain access to lucrative targets with little effort. Cybercriminals […]
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Many businesses consider themselves protected against cybersecurity risks because they’ve implemented security ‘tools’ or ‘products’. While that’s an essential component of cybersecurity, it’s nowhere near enough to protect organisations from cyberthreats if you can’t say how they are part of the business objectives. You can only consider your organisation to be protected if you know […]
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Most business leaders are aware that the risk of being targeted by cybercriminals is only getting worse, while attacks are getting more sophisticated and devastating. With cybersecurity tools also getting stronger and more widely adopted, the weak point for most organisations remains their people. Phishing scams are a key concern because they use social […]
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Most Australians are used to living in a digital world now, sharing every aspect of our lives via social media. But you might be surprised to find out just how easily someone can gain access to your social media accounts. All you need to do is use the same public network as a hacker and, […]
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Since Aleron was established in 2010, the cybersecurity industry has continued its fast-paced evolution. To celebrate our seventh anniversary, we’ve made a list of the seven biggest changes we have seen in the industry in the past seven years. 1. Hacking has gone professional The cybersecurity game has heated up significantly. Seven years ago […]
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A few weeks ago, I moderated a panel at the Emerging Cyber Threats Summit in Sydney which discussed cybersecurity and the future of the digital economy. It was a stimulating discussion with key thought leaders in the cyber security space covering questions such as: what is digital transformation; why do we need to consider cybersecurity […]
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Australian organisations are collecting and storing a growing amount of data which is making them an attractive target for local and international cybercriminals. Never before has so much information been so readily available to organisations. Businesses that have worked out how to aggregate and analyse that data effectively are reaping benefits such as better, […]
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Two simple ways to protect your online identity If you’ve ever forgotten your password to an online account then you’ll know how easy it is to reset. Simply enter your email address and the site will email you a link to reset your password. So imagine how easy it would be for a would-be hacker […]
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The Internet of Things (IoT) has gone well beyond the hype to become a business reality for many businesses. And if you’re not using IoT devices yet, you soon will be. They deliver significant efficiencies and automation capabilities that offer real benefits to businesses of all sizes and in all industries. However, in the rush […]
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