Bricks, concrete and data leaks: why the construction industry is prone to cyberattacks

Construction companies may not see themselves as targets, but lax security measures and a treasure trove of sensitive data makes them particularly vulnerable to cyberattacks.

This month in security: December 2020

Johnson & Johnson’s CISO says healthcare organisations are seeing cyberattacks every minute of every single day, Australia’s largest cryptocurrency exchange accidentally leaks data, and hackers put access to 100s of C-suite email accounts up for sale.

Retailer beware: hackers are already targeting your customers

Since COVID, there has been a massive shift of retail to e-commerce. Online shopping events like Black Friday and Christmas are creating the perfect environment for hackers to target both retailers and their customers.

This month in security: November 2020

Aussie Netflix users are being targeted by a new phishing scam, Microsoft suspects Russian and North Korean hackers are behind cyberattacks on COVID-19 vaccine researchers, dodgy video call invite forces Aussie hedge fund out of business, and the City of Port Phillip accidentally leaks personal details on the data.gov.au website.

The dangers lurking in shadow IT

With remote working becoming the new normal, the spectre of shadow IT looms ever larger across organisations of all sizes. But is all shadow IT bad for business?

This month in security: October 2020

Thousands fell victim to employment, police and tax scams, Scouts Victoria got phished, Law firm Seyfarth Shaw, Spotless Group, and Anglicare Sydney were hit by ransomware, and DTAF accidentally exposed the email addresses of Aussies stranded overseas.

Why cybercriminals love targeting real estate agencies

Real estate firms are prime targets for cybercriminals, and an alarming number are completely unprepared for an attack.

Trust no one: Why Zero Trust may hold the key to resilient cybersecurity

Zero Trust is becoming a key part of modern cybersecurity infrastructure and is reshaping the way we look at information security in a decentralised digital world.

Have you assessed your level of cyber risk?

Almost every organisation today relies on information systems to conduct business, but not every company is fully aware of the risks involved.