Ecommerce sites have become a dime a dozen and need to provide a superior customer experience to sustain themselves in the highly competitive business landscape. Customers have taken to online shopping like there is no tomorrow, given its convenience. As...
In view of the growing cybersecurity threats to organisations and to secure the interests of consumers, the Australian Federal Government has decided to get tough. It has directed organisations operating critical infrastructure to increase their investment in cybersecurity measures to...
With the all-pervasive menace of cyber crime on the rise, a study was conducted to analyse the internal controls and governance at the 25 largest public sector agencies in NSW, Australia, for the year 2022. The study conducted by the...
The digital revolution has swept through every aspect of our lives, including banking and financial services. Much of today's banking is done on computers or smartphones, making it extremely convenient and quick. However, the moot question is whether online banking...
Cybernetic GI Security Bulletin provides a summary of new vulnerabilities that have been recorded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Vulnerability Database (NVD). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC) /...
Threats from ransomware are raising their ugly heads once in a while. They force individuals and businesses to cough up large sums of money to offset data loss. According to SonicWall, there had been 707 ransomware attempts on organisations in...
With cyber threats evolving and becoming more sophisticated, businesses need to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and make them more impactful. They cannot ignore the threats in the backdrop of the economic headwinds the world faces, and should remain committed to...
Cloud-based applications have brought convenience, speed, and a superior user experience, prompting many to use them frequently. Healthcare is one such sector where the penetration of such apps has seen a massive expansion. Also, with most companies in the healthcare...
Top honchos at leading companies are ramping up defences around their IT infrastructure in view of the escalating cyber threats, either by hiring cybersecurity support services or by enhancing the capabilities of their in-house cybersecurity team. They are supposedly on...
Australian businesses should follow strong cybersecurity standards such as PCI DSS to secure confidential and sensitive cardholder data from cybercriminals.