With more businesses moving to Microsoft 365, there is something of a debate around how best to backup your data. While Microsoft does back up 365, there are some limitations. Sure, you are protected if they have failures or outages with their datacentres, hardware or software. However, you won’t be well protected from human error at your end, or hackers or … Read More
Developing secure behaviours – 10 practical principles for effective change
Poor employee behaviours create risk for businesses Overwhelming evidence consistently shows that people are at the heart of the majority of cyber security incidents and data breaches. Typically, due to ignorance, carelessness, error, trickery or malice. In a world of increasing cyber threats, there is wide acceptance that embedding secure mindsets and habits into an organisation’s culture is imperative. However … Read More
Emotet Malware
New Zealand organisations have noted an increase in Emotet malware activity recently. What is Emotet? Emotet is a malware threat which is commonly spread by email, using infected attachments, as well as embedded website links. These emails may appear to come from trusted sources, as Emotet takes over the email accounts of its victims. This helps trick users into downloading … Read More
The Internet is a dangerous place
I clicked on a link earlier this week and ended up with something dreadful on my computer. It was the New Zealand Herald. Their article about the WannaCry ransomware I thought was truly abysmal, sensational and inaccurate reporting. It reminded me how careful you have to be with stuff you find on the internet. Of course, the facts that prompted … Read More
Cyber Insurance & Cyber Crime
“Always practice safe clicks!” Ransomware has been big in the news for the past couple of years, and earlier this year in particular the “WannaCry” attack caused a media storm and, apparently, generated US130,000 in income for the writers. (The actual recorded amount was 52 Bitcoins, which on the current market would be NZ$332,540 – that’s certainly … Read More
We got hacked!
As you might imagine – and would probably hope – the technical team here at OutSource IT are some of the biggest security Nazis you could ever meet. No port goes unblocked and no interface is left unprotected. We even have a layer of protection protecting our protection systems. We simply have to, we’re not only securing our own data … Read More
Phishing, Whaling, Spear Phishing – it all sounds a bit fishy to me!
As the names suggest, “phishing” all about luring and baiting people with the ultimate goal being to defraud a business or person of money. Firstly, what do all of these terms even mean? Phishing – an email designed to get a reader to click on a link or open an attachment Spear Phishing – the message appears to come from someone inside … Read More
Why your company security policy needs a COVID overhaul
In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdown, it is becoming evident that working remotely will remain a permanent feature of the business landscape. With this in mind, consider the fact that your enterprise is more exposed to security threats than ever before, so it is imperative that the right measures are in place protecting sensitive information. And here’s the good … Read More
