Tag: cyber security

olympics and cyber attacks

The Olympics and Cyber Attacks

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsNews from the IT World
The Olympic Games have arrived, and they’ve brought their customary buzz and anticipation. Hackers love buzz and excitement, they hide behind it and use it to trick the unsuspecting. Everybody from the event organisers to Mums and Dads searching for Olympic news on the internet are at risk, so it…
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Keep Your Home Office Secure

10 Ways to Keep Your Home Office Secure

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsCybersecurity
Working remotely has actually been on the increase for a number of years, with technology and work schedules making it easier and often more suitable. Then along came COVID-19, and suddenly it’s rare to find someone who hasn’t experienced working from home. With the future being a little bit uncertain…
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cyber security audit case study

A Cyber Security Audit Case Study

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsClient Stories
Smile IT recently undertook a Cyber Security Audit for one of our clients, with an aim to evaluate the effectiveness of their cyber defence controls. This case study is designed to provide an idea of how we adapt our audit approach to individual companies. The aim is to provide relevant…
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Business cyber security in Australia

Business Cyber Security in Australia

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsCybersecurity
Cyber attacks are on the rise and business cyber security in Australia is more important than ever before, whether you’re an SME, an individual or a large corporation. According to the Australian Cyber Security Centre report a cyber crime is reported every ten minutes, with Queensland and Victoria being the most…
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Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber Security Awareness Month

By Peter Drummond0 CommentsCybersecurity
October is nearly here, and many countries around the world are recognising it as Cyber Security Awareness Month. You know those fun festive season holidays at the end of the year? It’s basically the opposite of that for hackers and phishers and other cybercriminals. It’s a month where cyber security…
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