Six tips for identifying malicious emails
In January this year, the Australian Tax Office (ATO) issued a warning regarding scam emails purporting to come from the ATO. The emails contained a link that when clicked had devastating effects; anything from installing keylogging spyware to CryptoLocker ransomware....
Microsoft Office 365 suffers global outage
Thousands of Microsoft Office 365 users are currently experiencing issues due to a global outage. Australia appears to be one of the worst hit countries with many users having trouble sending and receiving emails and logging into their Outlook accounts. This issue has...
Are cyberattacks the next black swan event?
A black swan event is an unexpected, high-profile event that is large in magnitude and consequence and is extremely difficult to predict. If cyberattacks are the next black swan event, is it possible for organisations to prepare themselves for it? The term...
Biggest ransomware outbreak reaches Australia
Australian organisations brace for a new wave of ransomware attacks linked to WannaCry due to its rapidly developing variants and the beginning of the work week. A ransomware attack of unprecedented scale was launched over the weekend, sending tremors across the...
The complex terminology of cloud computing made simple
The world of cloud computing can be confusing at times - there seems to be an acronym for everything. Below is a quick guide with definitions for some of the most commonly used terms. XaaS The 'X' can refer to anything. The key here is 'aaS' which refers to 'as...
Is your security team ready for cloud?
Cloud computing has moved beyond the early adopter phase and is now mainstream. While the cloud industry is well-prepared, offering robust security resources to cloud customers, enterprises have to understand their own needs and the specific security functions they...
Australia now has mandatory data breach notification legislation
The recent passing of mandatory data breach notification laws through the senate imposes on organisations a need for increased transparency and accountability. Australian government agencies, businesses and not-for-profit organisations with an annual turnover of more...
Cybersecurity Challenges: Perception vs. Reality
New research from Vanson Bourne on the state of mid-market cybersecurity reveals major gaps between perception and reality of cybersecurity challenges. While mid-market enterprises expressed confidence in their cybersecurity defences, in reality, they struggled to...
blueAPACHE expands to new office in Victoria to meet demand
PRESS RELEASE Melbourne, Australia – Award-winning IT as a Service (ITaaS) provider blueAPACHE are set to expand their operations in Victoria, following significant growth. “As organisations seek greater business agility and improved alignment between their business...