The Digital Underbelly: Navigating Social Media Scams Down Under G’day, savvy netizens! Picture this: You’ve unwittingly funded a cybercriminal’s dream vacation to the Whitsundays. Sounds bonkers, right? Welcome to the dark underbelly of social media, where phishing is not just a weekend hobby but a lucrative scheme. In this age of ‘always-on’ connectivity, Australia has…
Password Management in a Modern Australian Corporate Environment Introduction In today’s interconnected world, passwords serve as the first line of defence in safeguarding both personal and corporate data. Weak or reused passwords can serve as an easy entry point for cyber-attacks, including data breaches and identity theft, which may have both personal and organisational repercussions.…
A shipping giant is likely to run up in millions of dollars of additional costs after a ransomware attack apparently crippled its US network. The attack was against COSCO (China Ocean Shipping Company), which is a Chinese owned shipping giant. It comes after its larger shipping rival Maersk admitted in August 2017 that its operations…
Acting Swiftly with Data Breaches: Australian Privacy Principles in Focus for the Digital Age Hey there, tech gurus and corporate maestros! If you’re navigating the labyrinthine world of data and privacy, this blog’s for you. Remember, even though you might not be the dedicated privacy officer in your org, safeguarding personal data is everyone’s business.…
In Australia and globally, the importance of privacy has become increasingly paramount. To navigate the complexities of privacy, businesses and governments must consider various factors, including cultural norms, legislative frameworks, and technological capabilities. This piece will delve deeper into Australia’s privacy landscape by citing specific examples of privacy failures, discussing novel technological and policy approaches,…
The Frontline Defenders’ Guide: How to Safeguard Customer Data at the Point of Sale – The Aussie Way G’day, point-of-sale warriors! Ever feel like you’re in the frontline trenches, battling against identity theft and credit card fraud? Well, you’re not just feeling it—you are in the frontline! In Australia, fraud losses on card transactions totalled…
The Unseen Risks of Free Wi-Fi: How to Outsmart Cyber Snoops Down Under As you sip your flat white at the local Aussie café, the temptation to connect to that free Wi-Fi is almost irresistible. But be warned—the free internet might come with strings attached, or worse, cybercriminals lurking in the digital shadows. In a…
The Insider Trading Tightrope: Not Just for the Corner Office in the Aussie Context G’day, future tycoons and Wall Street warriors of the sunburnt country! Let’s chat about insider trading, but let’s make it Australian as a meat pie on AFL Grand Final day. No, it’s not just for CEOs, COOs, and major shareholders anymore;…
Safeguarding Your Data Down Under: A Primer on Our Privacy Principles in Line with Australian and New Zealand Legislation If you were a potential client of ours, wouldn’t you want assurance that we treat your data with the utmost care and respect? Indeed, in an era where privacy often feels like a rare commodity, we…
Ticketmaster UK have admitted British customers may have had their credit card data stolen in a security breach that could have affected up to 40,000 people. The company says it ‘identified malicious software’ on a third party product on Saturday, but did not reveal the breach until today. The firm said it disabled the software…
