Email addresses and passwords have become all too familiar to link by a learned hacker — allowing them to discover messages and contacts, and even more critical information like credit card and discrete messages that could lead to blackmail. Multi-factor authentication has become the norm in creating barriers between the user and the hacker. It provides an additional layer of security establishing more security
With Australia being one of the leading innovators in modernizing the world, cyber security is becoming more and more a necessity. Cybercriminals are increasing in number and capability. 9.2 million malware detections were recorded with the average cost paid to cyber extortionists amounting to $36,295. Payments as high as $250,000 have been made. The cost of cybercrime in Australia is expected to grow by more
With the number of new cases declining, the Covid19 pandemic is far from over. This is hitting the manufacturing businesses very hard. If you are in the service industry and can manage the work remotely, then this is super important for you! Your staff can continue to run all the orders, access documents, book in jobs and so much more from the safety of
We are straightening the COVID bell curve, but the situation is far from safe. We are advised by both the frontliners and the government that the best way to defeat the pandemic is to continue practising social distancing. While all of us understand the severity of the situation, the dilemma of having to balance work responsibilities while remaining vigilant with safety standards is
Man has always been an inventor and innovator. In his efforts to make work lighter and faster, man invented the wheel and discovered how to make fire. Through the centuries and to date, man continues to invent and innovate. Inventions and Innovations of Man After the invention of the wheel, the transient man made his travels easier and faster with its invention of such useful
Time off from work is extremely valuable for every person's well-being. It increases productivity by lowering stress levels and preventing burnout. Upon returning from vacation, one feels refreshed, relaxed, and ready for a productive return at the office. So take advantage of your long weekends and utilize your holidays to get some “me time”, refresh your mind, and be free of worry! And when you
Mark the date. As promised, Microsoft provided 10 years' worth of support for Windows 7 when it launched the OS back in October 2009. Windows 7 is due to reach the end of life (EOL) on 14 January 2020. What does this mean for the 40% computer users who still runs with Windows 7? Microsoft says, “Every Windows product has a lifecycle. The life cycle begins
There is no denying the wide range of benefits offered by the internet to users across the world. However, along with its benefits come the myriad of security risks and breaches through the online medium. In the modern era, internet fraud and digital crimes are on the rise. With so much happening around the world in terms of the overall cybersecurity, it is
As the need to protect IT systems and data is increasing, the terms backup and Disaster Recovery are being more and more used. However, they are more often used in the wrong context than in the right ones. It is very common for people to misunderstand the terms while discussing how one can better protect the data and the systems involved. “Having a backup
Regardless of the industry, every business runs on data. Modern business houses recognise the importance of protecting their critical data, which is why they take appropriate measures to safeguard it. One of the basic ways of protecting valuable data is backing it up. It is imperative to have regular backups even for a small business. Data loss happens, and if and when it does, it can