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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Security Centric?
Firewalls

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — Who is Security Centric?

Security Centric: An Australian-based infosec consulting firm specializing in managing cybersecurity risks. We chat with principal Sash Vasilevski.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Nov 2021
68% of Aussie employees fear a cyber attack, new report finds
Malware

68% of Aussie employees fear a cyber attack, new report finds

60% increase in ransomware attacks on Australian businesses, with 68% of employees believing their organization is vulnerable to an attack, says report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Nov 2021

Global Stories

Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim
Cybersecurity

Cyber criminals not fussy when choosing their next victim

Small-to-medium-sized companies with an online presence are just as at risk as large, multinational corporations and Government departments.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
FinTech Easy Business App expands its finance app ecosystem
Fintech

FinTech Easy Business App expands its finance app ecosystem

Fintech start-up Easy Business App has launched Easy Invoicing, a new invoicing solution for Australian small business owners and accountants.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Feb 2022
New Xero App Launcher helps get more apps to small businesses
EduTech

New Xero App Launcher helps get more apps to small businesses

Xero has announced App Launcher, a new way for customers to launch and sign in to their favourite Xero App Store apps.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report
Phishing

Vulnerability exploitation top threat to SMBs - report

Exploiting vulnerabilities was the top threat to SMBs in 2021, says CYREBRO's new report, which analysed over 310k alerts from its customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Feb 2022
LogMeIn changes name to GoTo; releases new product portfolio
Unified Communications

LogMeIn changes name to GoTo; releases new product portfolio

LogMeIn rebrands as GoTo, specializing in IT services for SMBs. New product portfolio includes GoTo Resolve and GoTo Connect. New partner network also launched.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Feb 2022
Salesforce now requiring all users to implement MFA
Data Analytics

Salesforce now requiring all users to implement MFA

Salesforce has strengthened its security measures by implementing multi-factor authentication for all users to combat cyber attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
January promises rise in ransomware, Business Australia offers 7 top tips
Malware

January promises rise in ransomware, Business Australia offers 7 top tips

Experts warn of rising cyber attacks in Australia as January becomes a prime time for ransomware attacks. Small businesses urged to be prepared.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jan 2022
NETGEAR expands Australia and New Zealand portfolio with new access points
Unified Communications

NETGEAR expands Australia and New Zealand portfolio with new access points

NETGEAR has announced its new range of WiFi 6 Access points: WAX202, WAX206, WAX214 and WAX218, which are now available in Australia and New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report
Fintech

Digital hesitancy holding back NZ business - report

New technology adoption can lead to higher revenue and productivity for small businesses, but hesitance is holding them back, according to Xero.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams — an introduction to SmartEncrypt by rhipe

emt Distribution, a rhipe company, offers SmartEncrypt by rhipe, an enterprise-grade file encryption software as a solution in Asia Pacific.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Nov 2021
Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services
Public Cloud

Small business owners not comfortable using cloud services

Despite the popularity of the cloud, there are still people who do not trust putting the entirety of their information and files on there.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Nov 2021
Solving the server puzzle: Making the 'workloads' work for you
EduTech

Solving the server puzzle: Making the 'workloads' work for you

HPE's ProLiant MicroServer Gen 10 Plus offers an affordable solution for SMBs struggling with server performance.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Disgruntled employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks
Human Capital Management

Disgruntled employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks

UNIFY Solutions finds disgruntled former employees pose one of the greatest cybersecurity risks to businesses of all sizes.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021

Stories from Other Regions

COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion
Small Business

COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion

New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis
Email Security

Cybercriminals adopt con-artist tactics to trick unsuspecting Kiwis

Cybercriminals in New Zealand are blending cyberattacks with old-school con tactics, posing as bank fraud teams and duping Kiwis into revealing personal data.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Dec 2021