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Top security threats for 2021
Thu, 14th Jan 2021
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vpns
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cybersecurity
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zoom
2020 saw a surge in cybercrime attacks, with COVID-19 being exploited by criminals. Here are the cybersecurity threats to watch out for in 2021.
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Sydney-based security firm appoints head of tech amid hiring spree
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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cybersecurity
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software development
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wontok
Mick Esber now takes on the head of technology role, after coming from his former role as chief technology at lending marketplace Lodex.
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Protecting remote workers amid COVID-19
Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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cybersecurity
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wfh
With 47% of Australasia’s workforce new to remote working, businesses face increasing cyber risks amid COVID-19. Here's how to protect remote staff.
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COVID-19 could boost need for cyber insurance
Wed, 25th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity insurance
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iot
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wireless networks
Cybercriminals exploit COVID-19 fears, targeting vulnerable groups with scams and malware, raising cyber insurance need.
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How SMBs can protect themselves, staff from cyber threats
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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cybersecurity
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smb
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wontok
The internet is not getting any safer and cyber threats are evolving every year, making it even more difficult for businesses, especially SMBs, to navigate.
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Wontok: Are e-wallets a threat to society?
Tue, 17th Dec 2019
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fintechs
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mobile wallet
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wontok
As e-wallets gain popularity, criminals find new ways to exploit our behaviours and beliefs. Are we trading convenience for vulnerability?.
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Safeguarding against AI-based cyber-attacks
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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ai
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deepfakes
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wontok
Hackers are increasingly using AI to replicate voices, tricking individuals into transferring funds. Businesses must adopt a trust but verify approach.