Today’s blog is about Cyber Security in your business. I’ve condensed into an article and a checklist (skip to Download ) what I think is important for you to know right now. Cyber Security is about the security of data, information, systems and technology. It includes theft, damage, misdirection, interruption and globally costs business billions […]
Category: Cyber Security
#cyberattack – Cyber Security – Update Systems
In the wake of the recent NHS cyber attack “WannaCry”, please be extra cautious opening emails in the morning! Spread the word! Cyber security flaws can be costly. If your computer or server has not restarted in a while, it isn’t patched either! *Update 15 May 2017: WannaCry variants are already out which extend this […]
Traffic Infringement Email Scam Again
They keep trying to get you, this one almost will. Except for one thing, OK except for a couple things. 1. Federal Police will never send you a speeding fine.2. WAPOL WILL NEVER EMAIL A FINE TO YOU!3. It doesn’t matter how legitimate this email looks, it is a fake. If in doubt, contact WA […]
Domain Name Corp SCAM
A client recently received this letter (below) in the (snail) mail and very quickly emailed me asking whether they should pay. As Atcom manages their domain, I know for certain that this client does not have a business agreement with another domain provider. But, how can you check for yourself? Letters like this come into […]
Email real or scam? – Federal Court
No, you haven’t been subpoenaed. (Unless, of course, you have). This image shows an email our client received today. I’ve created a quick checklist to see if an email is real or scam. 1. DO NOT CLICK LINKS2. DO NOT ALLOW PICTURES TO DOWNLOAD3. ARE YOU EXPECTING THIS EMAIL?4. Google for: “scam the federal court […]
Ransomware Alert
Hi everyone. We’ve just received word from our friends at Trend Micro that a new version of Torrent-locker is doing the rounds disguised as a fake Australia Post website. We advise users: Do NOT enter Captcha codes to any postal tracking site. Do NOT open attachments from emails you aren’t expecting. Confirm the URL in […]
Dodgy tech support callers
We’ve had several reports of calls received from people claiming to be from “Microsoft” or “Telstra”, on numbers like 0011 976 000. The caller will claim your PC is infected or has errors and will offer to fix you up remotely. You will then be directed to install a remote support tool, which will give […]
Fake AFP websites
Another alert from our buddies over at Trend Micro: tl:dr – Always verify the integrity of a website – look for “https” and proper certificates. If you believe you may be infected, turn off the computer and seek professional advice immediately. Fake Australian Federal Police websites spreading Torrent-locker after changing their social engineering target. At […]
Cryptolocker 4 alert
New alert from our friends over at Trend Micro: tl:dr – Don’t open any attachments from suspicious emails. Australia Post doesn’t send notifications this way. If you believe you may be infected, turn off the computer and seek professional advice immediately. Two Ransom-ware outbreaks are happening right now:Australia Post and Cryptowall Attachment. The spam (distributing Cryptowall 4) […]