In FY 2023, the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) reported 1,100 cybercrime incidents, alongside 94,000 incidents reported via ReportCyber. The average cost per attack rose by 14%, with small businesses facing an average loss of $46,000 and large businesses $71,600. Only two weeks after this...
White Alert and Advisory Announcement: Essential Eight
At any given time, cyber-attacks are a potential threat to businesses around Australia and the world. Recent developments in Ukraine have increased the possibility of a wave of cyber-attacks which has the potential to also impact NATO countries in the coming months.The Australian Cyber...
Better Cyber Security with Application Whitelisting
Cyberattack threats are on the rise and can cause serious, long-lasting damage to your business and operations. The AV-TEST Institute has already registered over 1.2 billion malware threats this year, with the numbers climbing rapidly every day.Application whitelisting (AWL) is one of the most...
Essential Eight cyber security strategies affecting Australian businesses
The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has released the updated Essential Eight strategies that apply to all Australian businesses. They have been recently revised due to an increase in cyber-attacks, targeting small and big business. The updating of the Essential Eight was achieved in consultation...