Posts by Mark Hallam
How to protect your business from ransomware
Ransomware threats, which encrypt critical data and demand ransom, are intensifying and severely disrupting business operations. In Australia, 73 per cent of businesses have fallen victim to cyberattacks in the past five years[1]. And, as ransomware threats escalate, so do their tactics. This includes the emergence of double extortion ransomware, where cybercriminals, in addition to…
Read MoreWhy your employees are key to combatting phishing attacks
Cybersecurity has become a critical concern for businesses worldwide, and one of the most prevalent threats organisations face is phishing attacks. These deceptive emails aim to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or downloading malicious software. While robust technical solutions, such as those provided by Techwell, play a significant role in combating such threats, a…
Read MoreWhy are managed IT services essential for your business?
Effective IT services are vital for businesses today, especially with the rise of remote and hybrid working. You need to make sure that your organisation has the right support in place, regardless of the scale of your business. Many companies opt to manage their IT services provision internally but sometimes this isn’t possible and sometimes…
Read MoreWhy is Mobile Security Important & How To Protect Yourself
Mobile devices have become an important part of our lives. We use them to stay connected with friends and family, check the news, and shop for the latest trends. With so much personal information stored on our phones, it’s important to take steps to protect ourselves from mobile security threats. In this blog post, we…
Read MoreHow Often Do You Need a Cybersecurity Audit?
Every year, cyber fraud costs Australian businesses $33 billion dollars. And that’s only the self-reported losses – losses that are unreported could be double this amount. It’s hard to say what is the true cost to the business owner. Leaked customer details, hijacking of websites, stealing client payment information, lack of trust in your business…
Read MoreHow To Prepare for Ransomware Attacks: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
In 2020, there was a successful ransomware attack every eight minutes. The threat of a ransomware attack is growing more prodigious everyday, and we need to be alert and proactive to protect ourselves from more high-impact attacks. So what questions should you be asking, and what steps can be taken to mitigate the impact of…
Read MoreCall Spoofing: How Scammers are Using Fake Phone Numbers to Scam You
There has been a huge increase in ‘Call-Spoofing’ Australia wide in the last few months, but what is it? Why is it happening and what should you do if you receive one? What is Call-Spoofing? ‘Call spoofing’, is the latest weapon used by cyber criminals to encourage people to accept a call. Put simply, Call-Spoofing…
Read MoreTypes of Hackers & How They Attack You
There are so many types of hacks and hackers that it can sometimes feel impossible to keep up, but who are the main culprits and what are they up to? Black Hat Hackers Black hat hackers are known as the ‘bad hackers’; they are motivated by money but often, they just do it for…
Read More7 Reasons Why Hackers Hack & How to Prevent It
Why Do Hackers Hack? By the end of 2025, there will be more than 75 billion devices connected to the internet, and every single one of them will be vulnerable to hackers. In 2019 an average of 4,800 websites were compromised each month and we can expect this number to continue to rise; but what…
Read MoreCybersecurity in 2021 & Beyond
Cybersecurity issues have become an increasing day-to-day struggle for businesses, worldwide. Based on recent trends and the side effects of a global pandemic; recent cybersecurity statistics have revealed a huge increase in hacked and breached data from sources that are common in the workplace, such as mobile and Internet of things (IoT) devices. In addition…
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