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The criminal gangs targeting Australian businesses
If you’d like to find out more about the criminal gangs targeting Australian businesses, then check out this article from the respected CSO Online news and analysis publication

Robert Salier
Mar 131 min read


Cybersecurity is not just a technology issue
Technical security measures address less than half of all risk to data security.

Robert Salier
Aug 25, 20253 min read
43% of Australian organisations pay ransoms in response to a cyberattack
43% of Australian organisations pay ransoms in response to a cyberattack, according to Barracuda’s Ransomware Insights Report 2025....

Robert Salier
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Holistic Cyber announces the most comprehensive list of known breaches in Australia
Melbourne, 4th July 2025 — Holistic Cyber Australia has today announced it has published the most comprehensive list of known cyber breaches affecting Australian organisations in 2025. The list, which is publicly accessible and continuously updated, is available at holisticyber.au/breaches. Each entry includes a link to a reputable news source providing credible evidence of the breach, even in cases where the incident has not been formally acknowledged by the affected organis

Robert Salier
Jul 4, 20252 min read


Why is it so important to the security of your business to keep the software up-to-date on all devices and equipment?
… and are your phones, tablets, PCs and other office equipment young enough for the manufacturer to still be supporting them? When...

Robert Salier
Jan 17, 20254 min read


Good example of cybersecurity education
This video is part of a series in security awareness training for staff. It gets some really important messages across in a fun and...

Robert Salier
Jun 12, 20201 min read
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Sobering statistics on risky employee practices
Most employees don’t set out to cause a security breach, but they may not fully appreciate the impact of some of their actions. Check out...

Robert Salier
Dec 5, 20241 min read
AI assistants are eye-wateringly expensive to build and operate, so how much will we be paying for them in the future?
Introduction This article discusses how AI assistants such as ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini are hugely powerful productivity tools that will become almost indispensable to many people and businesses. It then delves into just how expensive these AI assistants are to design, build and operate. The article then explores how much the providers of these AI assistants will need to charge to get an acceptable return on investment, and how they may extract this amount of money from th

Robert Salier
Dec 4, 20247 min read


Understanding How Cybersecurity Insurance Providers Assess Risk When Calculating Premiums
Just as traditional insurance providers assess risks to determine premiums for building, automotive and health insurance, cybersecurity...

Robert Salier
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Deepfake scams are rapidly approaching the mainstream
Beware of deepfake scams, as they are rapidly approaching the mainstream. This article headline is about a USA Senator being initially...

Robert Salier
Oct 1, 20241 min read
NIST changes to guidelines for password best practices
It is interesting to see the changes that the USA National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is making changes to its...

Robert Salier
Sep 27, 20241 min read
Nomination for dumbest security fail
Maybe we need to start an annual award for dumbest security fail. Or, at this rate, perhaps a monthly award! Thank you VietJet for this...

Robert Salier
Sep 23, 20241 min read


What would you do if you received this message?
What would you do if you received this message? I just bought a TV which is being shipped to my home. Two days ago I was notified it...

Robert Salier
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Beware! QR code scams are fast gaining momentum.
Beware! QR code scams are fast gaining momentum. For example, a fake QR code on a restaurant table using a sticker placed over the...

Robert Salier
Sep 19, 20241 min read


Australia's privacy law set to be overhauled
Australia's privacy law is set to be overhauled … an important heads-up to the many businesses and organisations in Australia that are...

Robert Salier
Sep 12, 20241 min read
Why medical records are more valuable to criminals than stolen credit card details
The dark web contains thriving underground markets for stolen information, shady and outright illegal goods and services. The dark web...

Robert Salier
Sep 6, 20243 min read


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