How do I know if an email is a phishing attempt?

The heading of this blog is one  of the questions I am asked quite frequently in my security and password sessions. Specifically, how I tell personally,  if an email is a phishing attempt- and what advice I give for managers to take back to their teams and any future staff around dealing with phishing attempts. […]

What you need to know about BadRabbit malware (2018)

Here’s what’s important to know about BadRabbit malware – if you’re a business owner BadRabbit is ransomware If infected,  your computer will be locked down , and you will be extorted to pay money (currently around $300 or equivalent in bitcoin). There are 2 ways that it spreads Primary infection on a network is via […]

The single most common password could cost you everything

Every year we get to read all about the most common passwords of the year before. This release of info comes from several different companies who compile the information based on the known hacks of the previous year. In this blog – I’m referencing a company called SplashData . Their 2017 list was published late in […]

Phishing : the Small Business Lowdown

So, you got this email the other day from AGL , or perhaps one of the big banks , Westpac maybe. And the strangest thing happened when you went to login and verify your account because there was apparently an issue , and you needed to confirm some details for them. You seemed to be […]

DDOS : Distributed Denial of Service

Once you have a website for your business, one of your worst nightmares becomes the fear that your website is down. Today’s post is a quick snapshot of one the nasties that could potentially bring your site down – and a couple of recommendations to mitigate and prevent the impact. So, lets talk about a […]

Why you need a password manager

If you’re wondering why you need a Password Manager, even after notable and big name breaches and hacks that seem to make the news almost weekly; I’ve got you covered with a short explanation. And if you prefer to watch videos, scroll down and click play. What is a Password Manager ? It’s a tool […]