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 […]
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#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 […]
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 […]
Trojan encrypting networks
We’ve now had several cases of a Trojan infecting PCs and encrypting local user data, as well as data on shared server drives. If you see an error message like this, please turn off your computer and get in touch with your IT support immediately. This program will silently reach out to the Internet to […]
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) […]